Shaft loom weaving introduction course

Guida Fonseca will teach a 16h course aimed at those who want to start weaving on a shaft loom in a complete and solid way. In this course we will talk about the basic principles of weaving, learning what cloth is, and how it is created and woven on different shaft looms.
This course includes a Weaving handbook edited by Saber Fazer.
With decades of experience in professional training in the area of Tapestry and Weaving, Guida Fonseca stands out not only for her vast knowledge within the topic of textile fibres, but for being a defender of well-structured, quality technical knowledge, laying a solid foundation for continuous learning.

Course programme

- The shaft loom, its components and how it works
- Materials used in weaving
- Creating a weaving project
- Warp and warping calculations
- Dressing the loom
- Weave structures;
- Weaving;

SABER FAZER is a DGERT-certified training organisation and attendance on this course entitles participants to a certificate of professional training hours.

Teacher: Guida Fonseca;
Date #01: 12 and 13 September 2026 (Saturday and Sunday);
Date #02: 28 and 29 November 2026 (Saturday and Sunday);
Schedule: 9-13h and 15-19h (16h duration);
Notes: The course includes all materials, the use of several shaft looms and an introduction to weaving handbook.