Discover Floor Loom Weaving – Hand Towel Workshop

Discover the pleasure of floor loom weaving

Have you always been fascinated by floor looms? This one-day workshop offers the perfect opportunity to experience weaving on a four-shaft floor loom without having to learn all the technical steps involved in preparing a loom.

Working on a loom that has already been warped and prepared for you, you will weave a beautiful cotton hand towel while discovering the basic principles of weaving. Throughout the day, you will learn how the loom works, understand the role of its different parts and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your first woven textile with personalized guidance every step of the way.

This is a discovery workshop. By the end of the day, you will have completed your first weaving project and gained a solid understanding of how a floor loom operates. If you wish to become an independent weaver and learn how to plan, warp and dress a loom yourself, we recommend continuing with our complete floor loom weaving course, available both in person and online.

At a glance

✔ One-day discovery workshop
✔ No previous weaving experience required
✔ Start weaving immediately on a pre-warped loom
✔ Weave a beautiful cotton hand towel
✔ Private instruction or very small group (maximum 3 participants)
✔ Personalized guidance throughout the day

Workshop information

• Dates: Select your preferred date from the available options.
• Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Duration: Approximately 5½ hours (plus lunch break)
• Location: Tisse et File, 571 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Blvd., Mercier, Quebec (Greater Montreal area)
• Level: Discovery
• Language: French, with English assistance available upon request
• Format: Private instruction or very small group (maximum 3 participants)

Is this workshop right for you?

This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to experience floor loom weaving before committing to a complete weaving course.

It is perfect if you:

• have always wanted to try weaving on a floor loom;
• are curious about weaving but are unsure where to begin;
• would like to experience weaving without learning to warp a loom first;
• enjoy creative hands-on activities;
• would like to leave with your very first handwoven project.

No previous experience is required.

Why discover floor loom weaving?

Floor looms make it possible to weave an incredible variety of fabrics, from towels and table linens to scarves, blankets, garments and home textiles.

This workshop lets you experience the joy of weaving without first having to learn the many technical steps involved in planning a project, calculating a warp, dressing the loom and threading the heddles. Instead, you can focus entirely on weaving and enjoy your first experience at the loom.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to...

• Identify the main parts of a four-shaft floor loom.
• Understand the overall weaving process.
• Weave a project on a pre-warped loom.
• Create an even fabric with neat selvedges.
• Complete the basic finishing steps for a hand towel.
• Decide whether you would like to continue learning floor loom weaving.

What you will make

During the workshop, you will weave a cotton hand towel on a loom that has already been completely prepared for you.

This project has been carefully chosen to introduce you to the essential weaving motions while allowing you to leave with a beautiful handmade towel that you created yourself.

Everything is ready for you

All equipment is prepared in advance so you can begin weaving as soon as you arrive.

• Pre-warped four-shaft floor loom.
• Quality cotton yarn.
• All weaving equipment and supplies.
• Personalized instruction throughout the day.

Please bring...

• a notebook if you wish to take notes;
• comfortable indoor shoes;
• your lunch (restaurants are available nearby).

Why learn with Tisse et File?

At Tisse et File, we believe that learning a craft is about understanding the principles behind it—not simply completing a project. Our goal is to help you discover weaving in a welcoming environment while building the confidence to continue learning.

• Learning focused on understanding rather than memorization.
• A progressive approach designed specifically for beginners.
• Private instruction or very small groups.
• Clear explanations that are easy to remember.
• Honest advice about equipment and future learning opportunities.
• A first weaving experience designed to inspire your next step.

Private instruction or very small groups

This workshop is offered as either private instruction or in groups of no more than three participants. This format allows your instructor to adapt the workshop to each participant while providing individual guidance throughout the day.

Since every loom has already been prepared, nearly all of your time is spent weaving and enjoying the experience.

Your instructor: Catherine Malichecq

Passionate about textile arts for many years, Catherine Malichecq has explored numerous creative disciplines including dance, music, drawing, embroidery, felting and weaving.

An award-winning embroiderer and weaver, she is currently completing the Senior level of the prestigious Master Weaver program offered by the Guild of Canadian Weavers.

In 2019 she founded Tisse et File, followed by Tisse et File Courses in 2020, with the goal of making textile techniques accessible through clear, structured and lasting education.

Continue your weaving journey

This workshop is a true introduction to floor loom weaving. It allows you to experience weaving, understand how a loom works and complete your first project in a fully prepared environment.

This workshop is not intended to make you an independent weaver. You will not learn project planning, warp calculations, warping, dressing the loom, threading heddles or reed sleying—all essential skills for weaving independently.

If your goal is to prepare your own loom, design projects and become an independent weaver, we recommend continuing with our complete floor loom weaving course, available both in person and online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I become an independent weaver after this workshop?
No. This workshop is designed to introduce you to floor loom weaving through a project on a pre-warped loom. To become an independent weaver, we recommend our complete weaving course.

Why is the loom already warped?
Preparing a floor loom requires several hours of work. By doing this in advance, you can spend the entire day enjoying the weaving experience rather than loom preparation.

What should I do if I want to learn everything?
Our complete floor loom weaving course, offered both in person and online, teaches every step required to weave independently.

Do I need to bring any equipment?
No. Everything is provided. Simply bring your lunch, comfortable indoor shoes and, if you wish, a notebook.

At Tisse et File, we believe that the most beautiful creations begin with understanding. Our workshops go beyond completing a project—they provide the knowledge needed to observe, understand, experiment and continue creating with confidence.

Registration Policy

This workshop is offered as private instruction or in a very small group to ensure personalized guidance and a high-quality learning experience.

Because class size is extremely limited and materials are prepared in advance, registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable.