ABK WEAVING CENTER

Where weavers weave their dreams

ABK Weaving Center is located in Milwaukee, WI. Classes are offered through Milwaukee Recreation and workshops are offered through Wisconsin Handweavers, Inc.

ABK Weaving Center offers classes through Milwaukee Recreation. To sign up, visit Milwaukee Recreation at https://mkerec.net. If you have any questions please email Carole Grandaw.

ABK Weaving Center Summer 2025 classes will run from June 23rd to August 5th. Registration for city of Milwaukee residents opens at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8th and on May 15th for non-residents.

SUMMER 2025 CLASSES

Weaving Basics and Beyond: Weavers who have already taken a class at ABK can continue the learning process by developing more advanced weaving skills and planning more complex projects. Supply fee is based on materials used. BEGINNERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENROLL IN BASICS AND BEYOND CLASSES - this is only for returning students. Activity code: 1RAE6905

Monday 9:30-12:30 / section code GS01 / June 23-July 21 / Instructor: Naomi Holthaus
Monday 5:30-8:30/ section code GS03 / June 23-July 21 / Instructor: Carly Neil
Tuesday 2:30-5:30 / section GS04 / June 24-July 22 / Instructor: Jacquie Crema
Tuesday 5:30-8:30 / section GS02 / June 24-July 22 /Instructor: Jacquie Crema
Thursday 5:30-8:30 / section GS05 / June 26-July 31 / Instructor: Lynn Sbonik

Weaving Beginner Basics: Beginners will learn to warp the loom and weave a sampler of patterns. Participants will be introduced to pattern and draft weaving as well as project planning. Weavers must complete their first project within the 5-week session. Returning beginners will be able to hone their skills by making a scarf or table runner. Weavers may repeat this class as many times as they like but will be limited to these two projects. A supply fee of $10 (cash only) is due to the instructor at the first class. Activity code: 1RAE6959

Tuesday 2:00-5:00 / section code GS01 / June 24-July 22 / Instructor: Carly Neil
Tuesday 5:30-8:30 / section code GS03 / June 24-July 22 / Instructor: Carly Neil

Tapestry Weaving: This class is open to those with no tapestry experience, those who know the basics but want to learn more, and advanced weavers wanting to gather with like-minded weavers to share tapestry experience. Bring a small tapestry loom to class or rent one from the ABK Weaving Center. A $5 cash only supply fee is due to the instructor at the first class. Activity code: 1RAE6919

Tuesday 9:30-12:30 / section code GS02 / June 24-August 5 / Instructor: Peggy MacArthur