New England Weavers' Seminar
NEWS 2025
July 8 - 13, 2025
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
The complete listing of course descriptions is now available on the Workshops page.
The Workshop Descriptions PDF is 48 pages long with lots of pictures.
We have also provided a Printable version without the pictures and only 29 pages long.
Public registration begins Sunday, February 9.
Early registration for members of our ten participating guilds (see here
for a list) will begin Sunday, February 2. You must be a recognized member
of one of the guilds by January 1, 2025 to take advantage of this.
This is a weekly preview of planned course offerings.
Changes are always possible.
G1: Introduction to Kumihimo Using the Foam Plate and Disc
Instructor: Rosalie Neilson
1 day, Thursday, July 10, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, $160
The square Foam Plate and the round Foam Disk are the perfect introductory tools for learning how to make Kumihimo braids. Using petite satin cord, the morning session will focus on 8-element braid structures: a square braid called Maru Genji, a round braid called Edo Yatsu Gumi, and a flat braid called Hira Kara Gumi. The afternoon session will introduce braiders to a 16-element braid structure called Kongō Gumi using four different colors of petite satin cord, with the option of selecting from eight different two-color designs for a second braid. The result of the workshop will be five unique key rings demonstrating the variety of braid structures.
O1: Navajo Weaving
Instructor: Marilou Shultz
3 day, Thursday, July 10, 1:30 pm -
Sunday, July 13, 11:30 am, $480
This class will introduce the participant to the art of weaving a rug using the basic and raised outline techniques. Students will learn how to design and incorporate elements into their weaving and the teacher will demonstrate how to finish a rug. The historical and cultural aspects of Diné rug weaving will be shared throughout the workshop.
