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Workshops

When available new workshops will be posted below. Note each workshop has different registration deadlines. Participants must complete the WWG Workshop Registration Form and mail it with a check for the designated amount to Whidbey Weavers Guild, c/o Barbara Bennett, 3881 Goldfinch Lane, Clinton, WA 98236

Please note that your spot is not secure until your full tuition amount has been received. If the workshop is full, you can be added to the waitlist. Non-Guild members may send inquiries via the contact form on our home page.

*NOTE: By registering for a workshop, please understand that you have made a financial commitment to the entire cost of the workshop. If you cancel and you are unable to find a replacement from either, first, the waiting list, or second, your own efforts, you will still owe the Guild the remaining cost of the workshop. Fairly, as we only break even on our workshops, this remaining amount should not be incurred by the other participants. If the workshop is cancelled participants will receive a full refund.

Workshop Chair: Barbara Bennett.

MINI WORKSHOPS are a way for members to share talents, mentor learning, and create community in a short, fun format. The instructor volunteers their time so the only cost to members is for supplies. Registration is available at Guild meetings. Contact Workshop Chair to either volunteer to share your talents, or to sign up for a workshop.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS see info below.

DO YOU KNOW OF LODGING OPTIONS?
If you have or know of lodging options for our workshop instructors please complete this form and bring to Barbara at a meeting or mail to WWG.



Soy Wax Batik Class
June 5 – 6, 2026
Instructor: Paula Egbert

A sampling of basic techniques and creative design.
Day One: will start with soy was as a resist to create a panel suitable for a pillow or framed hanging. Using traditional tools and techniques learned in class we will transform a fat quarter of cotton into a colorful fish.
Day Two: you will transform a fat quarter into a design of your own creation or a sampler of techniques.
No previous experience with batik or dying is needed.

Class limit: 20 students
Date: Fri – Sat June 5-6, 2026
Location: Greenbank Progressive Club
Time: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 (with 12 participants, less with more students)
Materials Fee: $30
Level: Beginner no experience needed
Registration & $25 deposit due by May 7th, 2026

Exploring Tapestry
October 2 – 4, 2026
Instructor: Mary Lane

This three-day workshop provides an opportunity to learn tapestry weaving or improve your skills. Topics include: working with bobbins, controlling the surface and selvages, joining along vertical lines, building shapes accurately, and blending colors on the bobbin. Presentation will cover techniques and history of tapestry weavig. Discussion will cover: warp/weft balance; handling mixed weft yarns; and finishing/mounting tapestries. Weft materials will be supplied, along with printed handouts. Each participant’s learning will be geared to their individual skill level.

Class limit: 10 students
Date: Fri – Sun, Oct 2-4, 2026
Location: Pacific Rim Institute
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $260 (with 10 participants)*
Materials Fee: $30
Level: Beginner to advanced, no weaving experience required.
Registration $50 deposit will be required at registration.
* total cost may change slightly as actual travel costs become known.



RECENT GUILD WORKSHOPS

Tablet Weaving Basics and Beyond

An in-depth review of tablet or card weaving. Instructor: John Mullarkey

This 3 day workshop covered basic history, drafting and designing threaded-in designs, setup, and basic weaving and finishing techniques, circular warp setup, weaving with individual cards in packs, double-turn double-card diagonals and explored double faced weaving.


Basket Weaving
Instructor: Jane Hyde

This 2 day workshop included making two types of reed baskets: The Pie Basket and Iron Breadbasket.