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 Winter 2026 classes will run from January 12th to March 16th. Registration for city of Milwaukee residents opens at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4th and on December 11th for non-residents.
WINTER 2026 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: 3RAE6905
Monday 9:30-12:30 / section code GS01 / Jan 12-Mar 16 / Instructor: Naomi Holthaus
Monday 6:00-8:30/ section code GS08 / Jan 12-Mar 9 / Instructor: Carly Neil
Tuesday 3:00-5:30 / section GS09 / Jan 13-Mar 3 / Instructor: Jacquie Crema
Wednesday 12:00-3:00 / section GS03 / Jan 14-Feb 25 / Instructor: Judy Larsen
Wednesday 6:00-8:30 / section GS04 / Jan 14-Mar 4 / Instructor: Carly Neil
Thursday 6:00-8:30 / section GS06 / Jan 15-Mar 5 / 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: 3RAE6959
Monday 3:00-5:30 / section code GS02 / Jan 12-Mar 9 / Instructor: Carly Neil
Monday 6:00-8:30 / section code GS01 / Jan 12-Mar 9 / Instructor: Kallia Walkowiak
Tuesday 6:00-8:30 / section code GS03 / Jan 14-Mar 3 / Instructor: Jacquie Crema
Wednesday 9:30-12:30 / section code GS04 / Jan 14-Feb 25 / Instructor: Judy Larsen
Thursday 6:00-8:30 / section code GS05 / Jan 15-Mar 5 / 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: 3RAE6919
Tuesday 9:30-12:30 / section code GS01 / Jan 13-Mar 3 / Instructor: Peggy MacArthur