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 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 on COVID Safety: We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our students, visitors and employees. To that end AVL follows CDC and state laws on COVID prevention. The following protocols may be required depending upon prevailing requirements at the time of the workshop. All employees, students, guests and teacher are required to follow the protocols while on site. Please contact the AVL for more information:
- Reduced class size - Class attendance may be reduced by up to 20% to ensure we can maintain proper distancing.
- Face coverings - Staff and students may be required to wear appropriate face coverings. Appropriate face coverings include the following masks: N95, surgical, double cloth, full face shield. AVL provides free masks if you do not have your own. Vaccination status may affect this requirement.
- 6 foot personal spacing - If 6 foot spacing is required, each student will be provided a separate desk to ensure spacing is maintained.
- Proof of vaccination - Vaccinated persons may be required to show proof of vaccination, or will be required to wear a face covering.
- Communal food or sharing of utensils is generally discouraged.
- Hand sanitizer will be available for student use.
- AVL always conducts rigorous cleaning between workshops.
Please contact us if you have any concerns or special requirements.
Class Schedule
Calendar Year 2022 Classes
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
- September 26-28: Maximizing Your AVL
- September 29-30: WeavePoint for Lace
Calendar Year 2023 Classes
January 2023
- January 23-25: Maximizing Your AVL
- January 26-27: WeavePoint for Layers - double weave & more
May 2023
- May 1-3: Maximizing Your AVL
- May 4-5: WeavePoint for Echo & Iris
October 2023
- October 9-11: Maximizing Your AVL
- October 12-13: WeavePoint for Twill