School of Textile Arts
At Schacht Spindle Company
Our Mission
Why our School is for You
We strive to provide the highest quality learning environment, whether online or in-person. Our courses are structured for success and taught by masters in both teaching and their subject.
Our Courses
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Rigid Heddle Weaving: Spaced & Felted Scarf
CourseExpand the potential of plain weave with this simple technique. Throughout this course, you'll create a light and airy scarf by leaving gaps in your warp and weft. We'll learn warping and weaving, and then explore the basics of felting.
Free
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Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving for Everyone
CourseWeave a set of towels and a scarf! You'll learn how to warp a loom with warp chains, how to read weaving drafts, how and why to sample, and many pattern possibilities. Discover weaving resources and design techniques for creating future projects.
$49
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Shaft Loom Weaving: Woven Shibori
CourseLearn how to warp, weave, and dye a woven shibori project. Woven shibori creates fabric that has unique dimension and movement. You'll weave and dye a set of coordinating placemats that will add a fun twist to your mealtime table.
$49
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Beginner Macramé Mini-Course
CourseGet started knotting with macramé. We'll learn some basic knots and then use them to create intricate designs. In the end, you'll have a beautiful wall hanging for your home.
$15
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Getting Started with the Cricket Quartet
CourseAssemble your Cricket Quartet, and learn the basics of warping and weaving with your new loom. You'll be up and weaving in no time!
Free
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Spinning and Weaving Week with Schacht
CourseWe'll be going live to show you our current projects, as well as demonstrate the Cricket Quartet and the Ladybug Spinning Wheel.
Free
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Beginning Spinning on a Wheel
CourseThis course is ideal for a new spinner who wants to make yarn on a spinning wheel. We'll learn how the wheel works, the theory of spinning yarn, and several drafting techniques.
$49
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Rigid Heddle Weaving: Easy Pick-Up
CourseTake your rigid heddle weaving to the next level! You'll weave two projects in this course: a techniques sampler to try out and perfect different pick-up patterns, and a colorful runner that shows off your new skills.
$49
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Floor Loom Weaving: Inlay Pillows
CourseLearn all about weaving with inlay and make a set of pillows along the way. Together, we will explore three different types of inlay: plain weave inlay, Theo Moorman inlay, and a patterned inlay.
$49
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Inkle Weaving: Keychains
CourseDiscover the beauty of warp-faced fabric! In our Inkle weaving course, you'll learn everything from warping the loom to developing your own designs. We'll get started with warping, weaving plain weave, and then we'll jump into pick-up patterns.
$49
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Beyond Your Default Spin-Along
CourseWhen you want to expand beyond your default yarn, this series will help. You can vary the diameter, twist, and texture of the yarn by adjusting your wheel, your fiber preps, and your drafting style.
Free
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Spring Quarantine 2020 Spin-Along
CourseSpin and ply colorful hand-dyed braids with different techniques, then knit or weave the yarn.
Free
FAQs
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How long are courses available?
After you purchase one of our courses, that content is available to you as long as our site is available. Some courses may have limited sign-up periods, but students who have purchased the class can continue to access materials after the sign-up period.
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Who should I contact for help with tech questions?
Please email [email protected] for technical assistance with the site or courses. If you have a question about course content, you can post this as a discussion question within the course or in the course community forum.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Your course fee is refundable if you are not satisfied with the course. Please contact [email protected] within 30 days of your course purchase and we will give you a full refund.
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