How to Start a Weaving Class

摘要

Loading the car is the worst part - or choosing the biscuits - I'm not very good at either! Fitting in a couple of looms, several boxes of yarn, a warping board, books, magazines, raddles, various sticks and shuttles into the back of a car on a Thursday night is not easy. Getting to the hall with everyone crowding round to help me unload, and the wonderful results displayed each week, makes up for all the effort. I started weaving classes in a local parish hall after accepting that local evening classes or adult education tuition in weaving was unavailable, and Guild members were often asking for help. I thought I would set aside five consecutive Fridays, hire a hall, take some basic equipment and see what the response would be. I also persuaded a few members from the two Guilds to which I belong to help, as I knew I couldn't attend to everyone at once and there could be several complete beginners. Then I worked out the costs. First, I sounded out the booking secretaries of local halls and looked at the facilities offered. I chose the Parish Hall at Clayton for its location, near to several major roads; its good parking facilities; easy access; clean, well-equipped kitchen; and a decent sized room with reasonable furniture, including loom-size tables. I took into account how warm and light the room would be throughout the year. I also chose an accessible location to include members of several Guilds.