Linen Weaving Workshop with Lorain County Spinners and Weavers
Presented by Susan Conover
Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17, 2026
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
United Church of Huntington
26677 St. Rt. 58 Wellington, Ohio 44090
Workshop Price: Sliding scale depending on how many participants: $165 to $115 to LOCO Guild (NON-REFUNDABLE $25 TO HOLD YOUR SPOT)
Supply Price: $99 pre-wound warp & we\ $76 pre-wound warp only
Linen is a luxurious fiber to weave, but many weavers shy away from it because it is considered a “fussy” fiber. Join Susan Conover for this two-day hands-on workshop filled with plenty of Bps & tricks.
In this fine-tuned workshop, we will explore the Huckaback weave structure and learn to adorn our six guest towels with simple yet elegant hemstitching techniques. · Each participant will bring their 4S loom (minimum weaving width of 12.5”), dressed according to the instructor's directions via a YouTube video link. The instructor will provide a pre-wound warp and weft, including Bockens 16/2 Egyptian Cotton for the warp and Bockens 16/1 Line Linen for the weft. Or you may wish to spin your own linen for the weft!
The course project is a hemstitch sampler plus six guest towels (each measuring 11.25” x 16.5” after wet finishing and hemming). Weavers have a choice of five treadling options and four hemstitch techniques.
Classroom time will focus on weaving techniques and include lectures on the history and structure of Huckaback, hemstitching tutorials, treadling tips and tricks, and successful bobbin winding with singles linen.
Weavers must be able to dress their loom properly and have basic weaving experience.
Participants should bring a bag lunch and drink.
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YES! Sign me up for the workshop on October 16 & 17th at the United Church of HunCngton. Return form and money cash or check payable to LOCO Guild to Barb Enos. QuesCons: Contact Barb Enos NON-REFUNDABLE $25.00 TO HOLD YOUR SPOT.
Name: ____________________________________ Phone no. _________________________ Email: _____________________________________ More information about workshop will follow. Register by July 14, 2026. We will then open to other guilds. Susan's love of flax and linen began after reading articles on the subject in The Weaver's Journal, Fall 1982 issue. There was no turning back ... the rest, as they say, is history.