Tablet Weaving Basics
Tablet weaving is a form of band weaving that uses tablets, or cards, threaded on the warp to produce a shed. You will learn the basics of tablet weaving by weaving a narrow band on an inkle loom, including how to read a pattern, warp an inkle loom with tablets, and weave by turning the tablets according to the pattern sequence.
The workshop also provides a general overview of tablet weaving historically and culturally with a presentation of woven examples from different countries. Different loom set-ups and warping methods will be discussed for participants who want to explore alternative methods on their own.
Required skill level: comfortable warping your inkle loom
Required materials: Inkle loom, shuttle, scissors, 16 four-hole tablet-weaving cards (available from Schacht and other retailers); four colors of 5/2 cotton: black, white, two of your choice. The instructor can provide tablet-weaving cards and yarn for an additional $10 materials fee.
This two-day class is held on two Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. In 2026, the class will be held January 31 and February 14.
Instructor: Virginia Parks
Time: 10 am- 4 pm
Location: Blatchford Rug Cleaning Co., 7848 Silverton Ave., Suite J, San Diego
Fees are as follows:
Class tuition: $175
Materials fee: $5 paid directly to instructor ($15 if purchasing cards and yarn from instructor)
Students may bring their own inkle loom or rent one from the guild. Equipment rental is available only to guild members. The rental fee is $15 per month. You may extend the rental on a monthly basis for as long as you wish. A security deposit will be required, to be paid by check upon receipt of loom from Equipment Chair. Deposit will be refunded when equipment is returned undamaged.
Class cancellation/refunds:
Class cancellation by the guild will result in refunds to all students. No refunds will be made to students canceling either prior to or after start of classes. Students may find a substitute and make payment arrangements among themselves. The guild will provide no direct refunds in this case.
Tablet weaving is a form of band weaving that uses tablets, or cards, threaded on the warp to produce a shed. You will learn the basics of tablet weaving by weaving a narrow band on an inkle loom, including how to read a pattern, warp an inkle loom with tablets, and weave by turning the tablets according to the pattern sequence.
The workshop also provides a general overview of tablet weaving historically and culturally with a presentation of woven examples from different countries. Different loom set-ups and warping methods will be discussed for participants who want to explore alternative methods on their own.
Required skill level: comfortable warping your inkle loom
Required materials: Inkle loom, shuttle, scissors, 16 four-hole tablet-weaving cards (available from Schacht and other retailers); four colors of 5/2 cotton: black, white, two of your choice. The instructor can provide tablet-weaving cards and yarn for an additional $10 materials fee.
This two-day class is held on two Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. In 2026, the class will be held January 31 and February 14.
Instructor: Virginia Parks
Time: 10 am- 4 pm
Location: Blatchford Rug Cleaning Co., 7848 Silverton Ave., Suite J, San Diego
Fees are as follows:
Class tuition: $175
Materials fee: $5 paid directly to instructor ($15 if purchasing cards and yarn from instructor)
Students may bring their own inkle loom or rent one from the guild. Equipment rental is available only to guild members. The rental fee is $15 per month. You may extend the rental on a monthly basis for as long as you wish. A security deposit will be required, to be paid by check upon receipt of loom from Equipment Chair. Deposit will be refunded when equipment is returned undamaged.
Class cancellation/refunds:
Class cancellation by the guild will result in refunds to all students. No refunds will be made to students canceling either prior to or after start of classes. Students may find a substitute and make payment arrangements among themselves. The guild will provide no direct refunds in this case.
January 31/February 14 class is full.
