The Newbury School of Weaving

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The Newbury School of Weaving

We preserve a millennia-old weaving tradition, offering weavers time-proven methods for efficient, quality workmanship.

From our home in rural Vermont we welcome students of all experience levels to find connection in a vital and living heritage craft.

06/03/2026

We had a fantastic weekend in Burlington at the Early American Industries Association's Annual Conference! We even got a little plaque for our display of weaving and fiber processing tools, in this year's theme of life on a 19th century farmstead.

The most popular item was the teasel gig (bottom right in the photo), which would have been mounted on a cylinder and used to raise the nap on the surface of cloth like flannel.

If you, like us, are interested in historic trades, handcrafts, preservation, and continuation, we highly recommend joining the EAIA and attending any of their events and workshops. Maybe we'll see you next year at Mount Vernon...

06/01/2026

According to our very serious research team, the amount of handspun yarn needed to weave a blanket is indeed the same amount needed for a proper beard.

05/15/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 16th, for the Newbury Woman's Club's annual Plant & Bake Sale!

The weaving workshop will be open to visitors throughout the sale, 9am–1pm, and the common in front of the chapel will be bustling with craft vendors and nonprofit booths. Come stock up on plant starts, have a cup of coffee, and peruse the local wares.

See you soon!

05/11/2026

Congrats to the first Foundations cohort of 2026 on their beautiful work!

05/08/2026

Want to learn how to spin on the great wheel? Then have we got a class for you!

Introduction to the Great Wheel is coming up on Saturday, May 30th. No experience necessary! Students will work first from machine-prepared wool roving, and then move on to picking and hand carding their own rolls to spin with the long-draw technique.

Register on our website: newburyschoolofweaving.org/programs

04/29/2026

Introduction to Bobbin Lace
with Elena Kanagy-Loux
August 29–30, 2026

Elena is returning this August with another introductory bobbin lace workshop! In this two day class, students will take a deep dive into the 500-year-old craft, covering not only the technique but also looking at the history, identification, and contemporary practice of lace.

This class sold out quickly in 2025, so don't miss out!

Register online:
www.newburyschoolofweaving.org/product-page/introduction-to-bobbin-lace-elena-kanagy-loux

04/28/2026

New class just posted:
Stake & Strand Willow Basketry
October 12–13, 2026

We're thrilled to welcome Sandra Kehoe of Willowbrook Basket Farm to Newbury for a two day stake and strand basket making workshop this October! In this class students will focus on round work using techniques from the European tradition. No experience necessary, and advanced students are welcome to reach out in advance for additional project ideas.

Register here:
www.newburyschoolofweaving.org/product-page/stake-and-strand-willow-basketry

02/14/2026

Change is hot on our heels after many years of static pricing, but we wanted to give you a heads up in case you needed an excuse to register for your 2026 class sooner than later!

All 5-day classes will go from $750 to $800 as of March 1st, 2026. Weekend workshops and month-long classes will not be affected. Register before March to save $50! See you soon.

01/20/2026

Happy new year from Newbury! The 2026 season is starting to fill up, and so are the classes! Two of the Foundations sessions are already full, we a few others nearing capacity, so now is a great time to reserve your space.

We've also added four new classes to the schedule for this season:
- Beginning with Classical Natural Dyes
- A Passementerie Primer
- Rugs & Carpets
- Weave a Shirt

See them all at newburyschoolofweaving.org and come see us this summer!

If a class you're eyeing is full, feel free to email us to get on the waitlist. Contact information is on our website. See you soon!

10/28/2025

Beaming-on is a real "each one teach one" activity in our Foundations class. More opportunities to help your classmates means more opportunities to solidify the process in your brain. And it goes so much faster with help!

Address

95 Chapel Street
Newbury, VT
05051

Website

http://newburyschoolofweaving.org/, https://linktr.ee/newburyschoolofweaving, https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-newbury

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