Väv Immersion
An 8-week weaving intensive
co-sponsored by Fabric of Life & Vävstuga Weaving School
Dates offered 2026: Jul 6 – Aug 28
Väv Immersion is an 8-week weaving intensive co-sponsored by Fabric of Life and Vävstuga Weaving School. This comprehensive weaving course reinforces the historic lineage of Scandinavian hand weaving through challenging projects, extensive theory classes, and an immersive artisanal community. We welcome all individuals from 18 years old onward and are committed to supporting diversity within our program. Regardless of where you are in your skills, who you are, or where you will be traveling from, we welcome you to apply to be considered for our 8th Väv Immersion cohort. Availability of on-site lodging is not guaranteed for applications received after the early application deadline. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.
Detailed in our brochure:
- The Program
- The Community
- The Culture
- Potential Trips
- The Cohort
- The Staff
- The Education
- The Land
- The Food
- The Schedule
- The Accommodations
- The Costs
- The Scholarships
- Refund Policy
- COVID Considerations
- The Application
“Being here has been amazing, and it will impact everything that I do as a weaver for the rest of my life.”
Our 2026 staff:
| Becky Ashenden | Master Weaver |
| Lisa Hill | Master Weaver |
| Eva Gaultney | Program Support & Scandinavian Weaving Teacher |
Prerequisites: None
Max enrollment: 6
Location: Barn Studio and Farmhouse
Course fee: $6,500 plus the cost of materials
Materials fee: can average up to $60/week
Scholarships: Thanks to the generosity of the Ddora Foundation, we are able to offer 2 full scholarships of $6,500 to individuals between ages 18–35, with preference given to applicants from historically marginalized communities, and 2 partial scholarships of $3,500 for any individual between ages 18–35. All scholarships are based on financial need and merit. Information on how to apply for a scholarship is listed on the program application.
Dates offered: Jul 6 – Aug 28
Early application deadline: Jan 9, 2026
Final application deadline: Mar 13, 2026
