Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you’re interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there’s something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
FULL Learn Weaving | Intro to Weaving | Karen LeBlanc
October 10 @ 6:00 pm - November 21 @ 9:00 pm
$250.00 – $312.00
SEVEN WEEK COURSE, Every Tuesday from 6 PM – 9 PM
*Please send us an email at honeybeefolkschool@nbccd.ca to be added to the waitlist.
Learn weaving!
Dates: Tuesdays
October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31
November 7, November 14, November 21
Finally decided to learn weaving? Then join Karen as you learn all the steps of weaving on a floor loom. In this 7-Week course, you will gain all the basics from measuring your warp threads to cutting your first project off the loom. Learn the vocabulary of weaving, and go home with your own handwoven scarf, shawl, or pair of tea towels. The creative choices are yours. A love of yarn is encouraged but no weaving experience is necessary!
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (August 15 @ 12pm – October 3 @ 11:30pm): $312
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students (including 2023 graduates) receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fees: $50+ (Depending on the size of your project) paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop.
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Karen LeBlanc has practiced the art of weaving for over 40 years. After recently retiring from a senior project manager position with an Indigenous non-profit organization, Karen now gives back to the community through her artwork and time. Her pieces focus on several distinct streams: weaving traditional, functional, and practical pieces on four or eight-harness looms; innovative, contemporary tapestry pieces woven on tapestry looms; and stitched pieces made from repurposed tartan kilts or other fabrics. Karen has exhibited her work around the world, representing the craft of weaving internationally, nationally, regionally, and locally. More recently, she participated in residencies programs in Fredericton, Toronto, and Parrsboro.
Learn more about what we do at Honeybee Folk School and what courses we have coming up!
FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is made between 8 and 14 days before the course begins, a 95% refund will be granted (5% will be retained to cover processing fees). If a request for a refund is made 7 days or fewer before the course begins, a refund will only be granted if the participant’s spot is able to be filled.
If a participant is unable to attend a course due to illness or family emergency, they may be eligible to receive a voucher for a portion of the course fee. The participant must notify the HFS Coordinator at HoneybeeFolkSchool@nbccd.ca as soon as possible. The voucher amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be up to 75% of the course fee.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor, facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants.
If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather a new date will be set. If a participant cannot attend the rescheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our list of frequently asked questions.