Väv Immersion applications now open

The Väv Immersion weaving program is a unique opportunity, offering an 8-week in-depth study of weaving for ages 18 and up. This comprehensive weaving course includes challenging projects, extensive theory classes, and an immersive artisanal community. Scholarships, both full and partial, are available for individuals aged 18 through 35, based on financial need and merit. Väv Immersion is the experience of a lifetime. Find this year’s brochure and application on the Fabric of Life website.

• Early application deadline: Friday, June 27th, 2025
• Final application deadline: Friday, July 18th, 2025
• Brochure and application

Class spotlight: Rya Ruminations

From July 28 to August 1 we will host Rya Ruminations, taught by visiting Swedish expert Åsa Strömbom. The rya technique is over 1000 years old and was first used in coverlets. In this class we will learn how to weave a little-known technique on a bird’s eye or diamond twill ground. Each student will have a personal loom with a 2-meter wool warp to thread and weave on. Three other looms will be ready to test out weft-loop weave, an unusual and fascinating structure featuring free-form designs made of loops. Åsa is an accomplished weaver and author who specializes in Bound plattväv. Learn more about Åsa and the class on our Rya Ruminations page, and watch our new class preview video for further inspiration.

• Rya Ruminations class info and registration
• Rya Ruminations class preview video

New book: Tio Nya Vävar (Ten New Weaves)

We are happy to announce another new publication added to Vävstuga’s online store. Tio Nya Vävar (Ten New Weaves) is a concise spiral-bound booklet offering 10 new weaving projects in a variety of yarns and techniques. This is the latest publication from author Elsy Bråtsjö Nilsson and Siv H. Nordgren, who are part of the prolific Trådräknarna (“Thread counters”) collective. Weave these projects as presented, or use them as a starting point for your own designs. Watch our book preview video for a sneak peek.

Class openings

• Jun 23–27 — Rep Rally
• Jul 14–28 — Swedish Classics
• Jul 21–25 — Vävstuga Basics
• Jul 28 – Aug 1 — Rya Ruminations with Åsa Strömbom

Recent class activity

We recently hosted two weeks of rag weaving with our friend Monica Hallén. The first week featured open rep and chenille techniques, while week two focused on rag rug techniques.

Just for fun

• Loom Music — weaver Phoebe Vlassis uses her loom as a percussive instrument, collaborating with other musicians to bring this typically solitary activity into a communal realm.