Collection: Workshops

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Need an excuse for a vacation? Come visit us in beautiful Chico, California!

We have a dedicated classroom in our building in addition to a variety of Compu-Dobby looms that are available for students to weave on. The popular AVL Weaving School has been in business over 25 years! That means you can be sure to receive top notch service. Class size is limited to ten so that our teaching staff can tailor their classes to suit the individual needs of students. Experienced weavers and novices alike are sure to acquire lots of new, valuable skills.

Vacation not in the cards? Let us bring the classroom to you! Check out our Traveling Teacher Program.

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic AVL has been forced to cancel the remaining 2020 classes. We are hopeful that our 2021 schedule will be viable as conditions in Butte county continue improving and new therapies are developed for COVID-19. Stay tuned!

We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our customers and employees. When we begin classes again, modifications will be implemented to mitigate the risk of infection, including: reduced class size to a maximum of 8 students, accommodating 6 ft personal spacing, face masks for all participants and teacher, no communal food or sharing of utensils, frequent cleaning of the classroom and weaving studio, and sanitizing provisions. Please contact us if you have any concerns or special requirements.

Class Schedule

Calendar Year 2021 Classes

May 2021

May 24-26: Maximizing Your AVL
May 27-28: WeavePoint for Tied Weaves

October 2021

October 25-27: Maximizing Your AVL
October 28-29: WeavePoint for Echo & Iris

Calendar Year 2022 Classes

January/February 2022

Jan 31 - Feb 2: Maximizing Your AVL
Feb 3-4: WeavePoint for Twills

May 2022

May 2-4: Maximizing Your AVL
May 5-6: WeavePoint for Layers

July 2022 - Join us at HGA Convergence in Knoxville, TN during July 15-21 where AVL will have a booth offering in person software and hands-on loom experiences.

September 2022