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 Fall 2025 classes will run from September 22nd to December 12th. Registration for city of Milwaukee residents opens at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31st and on August 7th for non-residents.

FALL 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: 2RAE6905

Monday 9:30-12:30 / section code GS01 / Sept 22-Dec 1 / Instructor: Naomi Holthaus
Monday 6:00-8:30/ section code GS07 / Sept 22-Dec 1 / Instructor: Carly Neil
Tuesday 3:00-5:30 / section GS08 / Sept 23-Dec 2 / Instructor: Jacquie Crema
Tuesday 6:00-8:30 / section GS02 / Sept 23-Dec 2 /Instructor: Jacquie Crema
Wednesday 12:00-3:00 / section GS04 / Sept 24-Nov 12 / Instructor: Judy Larsen
Thursday 6:00-8:30 / section GS03 / Sept 25-Dec 4 / 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 8-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: 2RAE6959

Monday 6:00-8:30 / section code GS01 / Sept 22-Nov 10 / Instructor: Kallia Walkowiak
Wednesday 9:30-12:30 / section code GS02 / Sept 24-Nov 5 / Instructor: Judy Larsen
Wednesday 6:00-8:30 / section code GS04 / Sept 24-Nov 12 / Instructor: Carly Neil
Thursday 6:00-8:30 / section code GS03 / Sept 25-Nov 13 / Instructor: Kallia Walkowiak

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: 2RAE6919

Tuesday 9:30-12:00 / section code GS01 / Sept 23-Dec 2 / Instructor: Peggy MacArthur

Project Planning for Weavers-Breaking Away from the Recipe: Learn how to develop your own weaving project in this three-session class. Participants will learn how to brainstorm, source patterns, choose colors and materials, and calculate project specifications for woven projects. Activity code: 2RAE6940

Wednesday 6:00-8:00 / section code GS01 / Nov 19-Dec 3 / Instructor: Carly Neil

Twills-Straight Draw and More: Explore and sample many variations of woven twills. Bring your own loom and accessories or use a loom provided by ABK. Weavers must bring materials for taking notes and a bag lunch. A materials fee of $20 (cash only) is due to the instructor at the first class. Fee includes yarns and instruction materials. Activity code: 2RAE6976

Friday 9:00-2:30 / section code GS01 / Nov 14-Dec 12 / Instructor: Judy Larsen

Rigid Heddle Pick-Up and Heddle Rod Sampling: Learn how to use pick-up sticks and a heddle rod to elevate basic rigid heddle weaving to the next level. Topics will include warp and weft floats, Spot Bronson, honeycomb, inlay, and more. For advanced beginners who can independently warp a rigid heddle loom and have basic rigid heddle weaving skills. Instructions will be sent in advance for students to either warp their own rigid heddle loom at home or come to ABK during open weave to independently warp a Cricket loom to use in class. Activity code: 2RAE6978

Thursday 10:00-12:30 / section code GS01 / Oct 23-Oct 30 / Instructor: Sue Knorr

Not Your Grandma’s Knitting: Basic knitting skills (ability to cast-on, knit, purl, bind off) are needed to take this course. Participants will learn to make a project utilizing basic techniques. Cables in the fall, felting in the winter, and color-work in the spring. Knitters will be contacted via email prior to the start of class and given the choice of two projects. A supply list for each project will be provided in the email. Activity code: 2RAE6903

Wednesday 5:00-7:00 / section code GS01 / Sept 24-Oct 29 / Instructor: Meridith Berghauer