Ruthie's Weaving Studio - Learn To Weave and Spin
3131 SE 50th Ave. Portland, OR 97206 Telephone: (503) 232-7328
Ruthie's weaving studio is conveniently located 3 blocks north of Powell Blvd. on 50th Ave onthe the #14 bus line. There is also plenty of off-street parking.
Operating Hours
Ruthie's is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
What Is Available To You At Ruthie's?
- Individual instruction for all levels, begginer thru advanced.
- Large variety of looms to learn on, including 2 shaft Union Loom, shaft-switching Harrisville rug loom, 4 shaft counterbalance looms, Bergman countermarche looms, 16 shaft J-Comp, and single unit draw loom...and more!
- All types of equipment available for studio use (raddles, warping boards and mills, different types of shuttles, temples, bobbin winders, swifts, etc.
- Studio library includes MANY reference books and magazines. Let's face it, it's one of the best weaving libraries anywhere in the Portland area!
- Yarns available for sale include UKI 8/2 cotton, Bokens 16/2 cotton, carpet warp, and others.
- Loom and weaving advice available- willing to work with you on your own home loom problems and issues.
- Supportive, friendly atmosphere including a Norwegian flag (home country of our founding "Ruthie") and resident mascot and official greeter,"Desi, the wonder dog"!
Come In and Try Weaving!
Come in and take a tour of Ruthie's Weaving Studio and try thowing a shuttle! We have a loom all set up for you to try weaving by making your own kitchen towel. For only $8.00 you can try weaving a kitchen towel to see if you like weaving - after all, throwing the shuttle and pressing the treadles is half the fun! Call now and reserve your time to weave your kitchen towel!
Ruthie's Weaving Studio 503-232-7328
"There's No Place Like This Place, So This Must Be The Place"
"Texas" Judy
