Study Group: Rigid Heddle

The goal of the RHSG is to help new weavers learn everything there is to know about weaving and to help more experienced weavers expand their knowledge of weaving on the ever so humble rigid heddle loom. Using a rigid heddle loom is an excellent place to begin exploring the craft and art of weaving.  Easily portable, the techniques learned for weaving are directly applicable to weaving on a floor loom. Whether a new weaver or a weaver wanting to brush up on skills and learn more, the RHSG is a place of friendly assistance. As a member of Desert Fiber Arts and participant of the RHSG, our motto of ‘Each One, Teach One’ is always in action.  In addition to basic techniques, pick-up and finger-controlled patterns, we have also tackled weaving with two heddles, double-weave, and inlay weaves

RHSG meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 1–4 pm throughout the year.

Contact: Carol Kaminsky

This Group is Paused ERHSG (evening) meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm throughout the year.

Evening RHSG Contact: Breanne O’Hare

All Study Group contacts can be reached through Contact

Watch the website Calendar, and Blasts for updates and new study groups.

Up coming RHSG Project – Transparency Waeving.

The RHSG has been inspired to revisit the transparency inlay techniques. From past and present resources.

“Blast from the Past!” Dorothy Mucha brought the project she had woven according to Betty Davenport’s design and directions for a transparency inlay project photographed for Betty’s book Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving published in 1987. The poinsettia inlay is woven in wool on a linen plain weave background.  Detailed instructions for the transparency inlay are given in Betty’s book.  Dorothy hangs this weaving in a window to allow light to come through the transparent background to show off the inlay design. 

At left is Dorothy Mucha with her transparency

Gallery of RHSG Projects