Weaving in Beauty

A look inside the Weaving in Beauty virtual classroom

If you’d like an introduction to Navajo weaving techniques but can’t find a class in your area, consider joining one of our online classes in Navajo weaving techniques.  You’ll join other students in an online classroom where the week’s topic will be fully explained.   You’ll have time to ask questions and also show your work.  You’ll also have access to our growing library online videos and presentations so that you can review topics in depth for a more thorough understanding of what is being taught.  The content of the class is virtually the same as it is for our class in Window Rock, but we haven’t been able to virtualize the frybread.    Tuition is $75, and includes a PDF download of our textbook,  ‘Atł’óhí Binaltsoos.  Kits that include the yarns and tools you’ll need will be available in the Mercantile.

Here’s the syllabus for the beginning class:

• Week one: warping a Navajo style loom (allow three hours for this session, all others are 90 minutes)
• Week two: basic weaving techniques and stripe weaves
• Week three: the turned join and diagonal lines
• Week four: continuation of diagonals and the interlock join
• Week five: finishing techniques

Next sessions:

No new sessions until January, 2013.  

Can’t join us for this session or would like to schedule your own group?  Let me know and I’ll work with you on dates and times.

Students need to have access to a computer with a web cam, microphone and a high speed Internet connection.   The charge for the  class is $75 and includes access to online materials.   If you are wondering if your computer is up the challenge, you can contact me so that we can set up a test session before the class starts or before you register.  Click here to review the system requirements for the online classroom.

Please understand that there are no make-up sessions unless technical difficulties force them.  Space and bandwidth permitting, you may join another session if you miss a class.  There is video and digital support for the material that you will have permanent access to.