Ready to dive into the world of band weaving? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! Learn to weave sturdy, colorful bands on an inkle loom while mastering the fundamentals of this versatile and timeless craft.

What You’ll Learn:

•  Dressing the Loom: Discover how to properly warp your inkle loom to set the foundation for the weaving.
• Reading Patterns & Experimenting with Color: Explore pattern selections and color combinations to design your bands.
• Weaving Techniques: Practice weaving techniques to create strong, decorative bands that can be used for belts, straps, bookmarks, and more.

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a finished woven band, a deeper understanding of inkle loom weaving, and plenty of ideas for future projects. This class is full of hands-on fun and creativity!

Your Instructor, Elke Shubert was born and raised in Germany, where she learned to knit and crochet from her mother, aunt, and grandmother at a very young age. Her passion for fiber arts never wavered, and she later added spinning and weaving to her repertoire. For over 11 years, Elke has been teaching spinning, weaving, and knitting classes, and each year she brings history to life by demonstrating her craft in full medieval costume at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. She shares her home (and her love of fiber arts!) with her husband, three parrots, and two cats.

$165 -$200

Additional Supply Fee:  None. The $10 supply fee is included in the cost of the class. This includes Weaving cotton, lanyard hardware, use of weaving equipment.

Scholarship Available: No.

Level: Open to all levels.

Minimum Number of Students: 5 by February 14, 2026

Maximum Number of Students: 8

Required Supplies:

• Optional: Notetaking supplies

Class Schedule: The class will be in person at the SEFAA Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10 am - 5 pm. There will be a short 1/2-hour break for lunch, so we encourage you to bring your lunch with you. We have a small refrigerator and microwave available for your use.