Category: Workshops

Description: This class is the logical next step for new weavers. Learn to expand the possibilities of your loom by using a pick-up stick (or two) to produce lacy weaves, windowpanes, honeycomb, etc. You will learn to read pick-up patterns and explore how to use warp and weft floats in creative ways. 

You will receive loom set-up instructions before the class. 

Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre

Instructor: Lynda King and Linda Elkins

Cost: LDWS Members – $65, Non-Members – $85

Date: Sunday October 4, 2026

Time: 10am- 3pm

Participant Requirements: Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving or being comfortable with warping and basic weaving 

Equipment to bring:

• 2 contrasting colours of 4/8 cotton or dishcloth cotton
• Rigid heddle loom with a 7.5 dpi heddle
• Arrangements may be made to rent a loom from the LDWS Guild, if one is available

Material Cost: There is no extra material fee.

Our classes are primarily designed for adult learners. Students under 18 may register and attend if they are mature enough to participate fully, however, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is over 18 and is also registered for the class.

The workshop is limited to 8 participants, please register early.

This class has a minimum number of 8 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded. If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.

Description: In this hands-on workshop, explore the basic tools and stitches used to make Torchon lace – a beginners bobbin lace technique. Using commercial threads, create a sample bookmark.

Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre

Instructor: Kathy Morgan

Cost: LDWS Members – $25, Non-Members – $45

Date: Sunday November 29, 2026

Time: 1pm- 3pm

Participant Requirements: no experience necessary

Equipment to bring: all supplies will be provided

Material Cost: $5 to instructor at workshop

Our classes are primarily designed for adult learners. Students under 18 may register and attend if they are mature enough to participate fully, however, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is over 18 and is also registered for the class.

The workshop is limited to 8 participants, please register early.

This class has a minimum number of 5 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded. If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check that your payment has been processed and your registration has been received.r payment has been processed and your registration has been received.

This is a 2 Sunday class.

Description: In this workshop you will learn the simplicity of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. You will gain confidence in using your loom, understand weaving terms, and will have the skills to keep weaving on your own by the end of class.

In this class you will:

• Learn basic weaving terminology and parts of the loom
• Learn how to plan a project and keep records
• Learn how to warp the rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method
• Follow basic weaving instructions for the project

Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre

Instructor: Lynda King

Cost: LDWS Members – $125, Non-Members – $155

Date: Sundays September 20 and27, 2026

Time: 10am- 3pm

Participant Requirements: no experience necessary

Equipment to bring:

• Scissors
• Notebook/paper
• Pen/pencil
• You will have use of a guild loom and accessories. If you own a rigid heddle loom with a 16 to 24 inch weaving width, you may use it. You will require a 7.5 or 8 dent loom.

Material Cost: Yarn requirements for the project will be emailed to you at least two weeks before class. This will allow you to choose your own colours and purchase from your favourite yarn shop. There is no extra material fee.

Our classes are primarily designed for adult learners. Students under 18 may register and attend if they are mature enough to participate fully, however, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is over 18 and is also registered for the class.

The workshop is limited to 4 participants, please register early.

This class has a minimum number of 4 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded. If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check that your payment has been processed and your registration has been received.

This is a 5 Sunday Class

Dates: Sunday Oct 18, 25 and Nov 1, 8, 15 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

What will be covered in the Class:

• Learn how to warp a loom
• Discover basic weaving techniques & weave structures
• Select appropriate yarns
• Plan a project
• Keep records of your projects
• Follow instruction for projects
• Learn weaving terminology and equipment

Location: East Lions Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Ave, London, ON

Instructor: Kathy Morgan

Cost: Members – $350, Non-Members $380

All materials are included in the cost of the class. This includes the use of a Dorothy table loom, and all required accessories. Yarn is also included.

LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times

Workshop is limited to 4 participants, please register early.

This class has a minimum number of 4 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded. If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.

Simple and addictive

Description: This one day workshop explores the ancient technique of coiling. We will be working with yarns and threads from your “gatherings” (formerly known as your stash). The best choices would be cottons, wools and linens. You want threads and yarns that are strong and do not break easily. Novelty yarns and delicates need special consideration, maybe left for your second or third and fourth basket. Your supplies should include a ball or two of yarn of your choice, sports weight or thicker, a finer yarn maybe a crochet cotton, perl cotton, fingerweight yarn, or 6 stand embroidery floss. Play with your colour choices. This is a very fun class, lots of rooms for creativity and play. I love making baskets and hope you will too.

Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre

Instructor: Nancy Latchford

Cost: Members – $45, Non-Members – $75

Date: Saturday November 7, 2026

Time: 10am – 4pm

Participant Requirements: no experience necessary

Equipment to bring:

• Yarns and threads from your stash as described above
• Scissors
• Strong tapestry needle

Material Cost: $10 per person payable to instructor on day of class

LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times.

This class has a minimum number of 8 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week ahead. You will be refunded your full registration.

The workshop is limited to 12 participants, please register early.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.  

Description: We will be making a wet felted beret over a resist using merino and viscose.  While not a difficult project, it does require patience to produce the best results.  

Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre

Instructor:  Jan Taylor

Cost: LDWS Members – $45, Non-Members – $75

Date:  Saturday October 24, 2026

Time: 10am – 4pm

Participant Requirements: Not recommended as a first wet felting project

Equipment to bring:

• A couple old towels
• 18” pool noodle or PVC pipe or wooden dowel (old broomstick)
• 2 pieces of bubble wrap about 24” square
• 2 pieces light weight clear plastic 24” square
• 1 piece netting at least 18” square (tulle or old sheer curtain material)
• Bowl to hold water 
• Sprinkling bottle and small spray bottle, if you have one
• Mild dish soap or bar of olive oil soap
• Tape measure and ballpoint pen
• Scissors

Material Cost:  $15 per person payable to instructor on day of class

LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times.

This class has a minimum number of 8 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week ahead. You will be refunded your full registration.

The workshop is limited to 12 participants, please register early.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.  

Date: Saturday October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00-4:00

LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times

Workshop is limited to 12 participants, please register early.

This class has a minimum number of 8 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded. If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.

This Spinning Wheel course is for the person who would like to learn how to spin on a Spinning wheel, and have fun making your own yarn from wool fibres. 

LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.