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Beginner weaving workshop on a four-shaft loom at Tisse et File, learning basic weaving techniques

A practical, educational, and personalized weaving workshop

by Tisse et File
$120.00 - $120.00
$120.00
$120.00 - $120.00
$120.00

During this full-day workshop, you will learn the fundamental principles of weaving on a 4-shaft loom, whether a table loom or a floor loom.

The day begins with a guided introduction to understanding how the loom works and the essential steps of a weaving project. You will then learn how to choose appropriate yarns and colors, properly start your project, and weave your own handwoven cotton dishtowel at your own pace.

Throughout the workshop, support is continuous and tailored to your needs. Demonstrations, technical guidance, troubleshooting, and individual feedback are provided as needed to help you build confidence and solid foundations in weaving.

By the end of the day, you may complete the finishing on a sewing machine on site or take your project home with clear instructions to finish it later.

Technical skills covered

During the workshop, you will learn how to:

  • Select appropriate yarns for warp and weft

  • Read and understand a simple weaving draft

  • Set up and weave a project on a 4-shaft loom

  • Maintain even weaving with straight selvedges

  • Remove a project properly from the loom

  • Apply basic finishing techniques

  • Identify and correct common weaving issues as they arise

Workshop details

  • Duration: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (includes approximately a 1-hour lunch break)

  • Location: Tisse et File, 571 boul. Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Mercier (Greater Montreal area)

  • Participants: 1 or 2 people for a highly personalized experience

  • Skill level: No prior weaving experience required — beginners welcome

  • Language: French (English assistance available upon request)

What’s included

  • Use of all required equipment and tools

  • High-quality cotton yarns for your project

  • Use of a 4-shaft floor loom

  • Personalized instruction and guidance throughout the day

What to bring

  • Notebook and pen

  • Indoor shoes

  • Lunch (restaurants available nearby)

Your instructor — Catherine Malichecq

Catherine Malichecq is a textile artist and educator with a lifelong background in the arts, including dance, music, drawing, and a wide range of craft practices such as miniature work, embroidery, felting, and weaving.

A recipient of multiple awards in embroidery and weaving, she is currently completing the Senior level of the Master Weaver Program with the Guild of Canadian Weavers.

In 2019, she founded Tisse et File, followed in 2020 by Cours Tisse et File, with the mission of sharing textile knowledge through a rigorous, approachable, and human-centered teaching philosophy.

Registration policy

Due to the very limited number of participants, registration is non-transferable and non-refundable.

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