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Feb 14-16: Learn to Weave

from $500.00

Dates: Saturday, February 14 – Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (studio access after hours available)
Location: Rochester Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY

Join us for our Winter Weaving Workshops series! This hands-on, three-day workshop introduces you to the vibrant world of weaving, perfect for beginners and those with some fiber arts experience. Each student will have their own floor loom to plan, set up, and create unique woven pieces.

Starting with a demonstration of basic techniques, you will weave a plain cotton scarf and explore concepts such as color and texture. Depending on progress, you may complete one to two additional projects of your own design, with guidance and support from our instructors.

By the end, you'll leave with finished pieces, newfound skills, and a deeper appreciation for this traditional craft.

Key Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Planning and designing a weaving project

  • Winding a warp and dressing a floor loom

  • Weaving techniques with various patterns and textures

  • How to avoid and correct mistakes in warping and weaving

  • Completing multiple projects from concept to finished piece

Who Should Join:

  • Open to students aged 18 and older (younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, email with questions).

  • Suitable for both beginners and experienced weavers looking to refine their skills.

Course Fee:

  • Tuition: $500 for the three-day workshop. This fee covers materials, teaching fees for our two instructors, lunch for all three days, and administrative costs.

Overnight Stay Option:

  • Total Cost: $700 (includes workshop tuition + overnight stay)
    Students can choose to stay overnight at our Romeo Guest Center. This comfortable, dormitory-style housing offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences, ensuring a peaceful and restful stay during your weekend workshop.
    Dates: Check-in on Saturday, February 14, and check out on Monday, February 16. Your stay includes dinner on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as breakfast on Sunday and Monday. Lunch on all three days is already included in the tuition.

Scholarships are available, please email programs@folkartguild.org for more information.

Registration Type:

Dates: Saturday, February 14 – Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (studio access after hours available)
Location: Rochester Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY

Join us for our Winter Weaving Workshops series! This hands-on, three-day workshop introduces you to the vibrant world of weaving, perfect for beginners and those with some fiber arts experience. Each student will have their own floor loom to plan, set up, and create unique woven pieces.

Starting with a demonstration of basic techniques, you will weave a plain cotton scarf and explore concepts such as color and texture. Depending on progress, you may complete one to two additional projects of your own design, with guidance and support from our instructors.

By the end, you'll leave with finished pieces, newfound skills, and a deeper appreciation for this traditional craft.

Key Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Planning and designing a weaving project

  • Winding a warp and dressing a floor loom

  • Weaving techniques with various patterns and textures

  • How to avoid and correct mistakes in warping and weaving

  • Completing multiple projects from concept to finished piece

Who Should Join:

  • Open to students aged 18 and older (younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, email with questions).

  • Suitable for both beginners and experienced weavers looking to refine their skills.

Course Fee:

  • Tuition: $500 for the three-day workshop. This fee covers materials, teaching fees for our two instructors, lunch for all three days, and administrative costs.

Overnight Stay Option:

  • Total Cost: $700 (includes workshop tuition + overnight stay)
    Students can choose to stay overnight at our Romeo Guest Center. This comfortable, dormitory-style housing offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences, ensuring a peaceful and restful stay during your weekend workshop.
    Dates: Check-in on Saturday, February 14, and check out on Monday, February 16. Your stay includes dinner on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as breakfast on Sunday and Monday. Lunch on all three days is already included in the tuition.

Scholarships are available, please email programs@folkartguild.org for more information.

Meet the Instructors

Susan Szczotka
Susan Szczotka first discovered weaving at the Rochester Folk Art Guild’s Craft Weekend in 2011, where she was introduced to the art by Truus Radin. A retired feline veterinarian, Susan has since become an accomplished weaver, earning awards for her intricate textile work. She is a member of several weaving guilds, including the Shuttles and Spindles Guild in Newark Valley, the Weaving Guild of Rochester, and the Syracuse Weavers’ Guild, where she served as vice president.

Specializing in complex patterns and using materials like Tencel, bamboo, and alpaca, Susan creates scarves, shawls, table linens, and towels. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across upstate New York, and she recently showcased her rep weave and raku pottery at the Binghamton Arts Council’s Artisan Gallery. Susan brings her passion for weaving to each class, guiding students through both traditional and contemporary techniques.

Truus Radin
A master weaver with over 30 years of experience at the Rochester Folk Art Guild, Truus Radin brings a lifetime of dedication to fiber arts. Born on a farm in the SW Delta of the Netherlands, Truus first studied social work in Amsterdam before immersing herself in weaving in the early 1970s. Learning from renowned weaver Adele Akers and later studying Peter Collingwood’s techniques, Truus has developed her own unique style in rug weaving and garment making.

At the Folk Art Guild, Truus has been deeply involved in every aspect of fiber arts, from herding sheep to spinning, dyeing, and knitting the wool. Her finished works include jackets, shawls, scarves, ponchos, hats, and rugs. Truus’ extensive knowledge and hands-on experience make her a beloved and highly respected instructor at the Guild.

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