WEAVING
(503) 232-7328
Everything You Need For Weaving Is At Ruthie's...
Why Go To Ruthie's?
- New to weaving? New weavers can learn at their own pace on your own schedule, any or all hours that the studio is open.
- Experienced, but... Maybe you need specialized help on a specific project...want to learn something new...want to use a special type of loom that you don't have (but we do!), want to study a new weave structure...Historical weaves...Explore color...or just need inspiration...Come to Ruthie's!
Meet Our Board of Directors:
As of June 1, 2023, the Ruthie's Board of Directors comprises Robin Boyce, Kate Krisor, Carol Green, Janis Johnson, and Lynne Fitzsimmons.
Meet Our Instructors:
Ruthie's instructors have decades of weaving experience collectively; Melody Ruth, Monica Shanahan, and Janis Johnson. There is always someone to help you whenever you need it, with a wide variety of teaching styles to fit your needs.
Membership Cost
Members pay a monthly membership (tuition). Non-members may arrange for consulting on an hourly basis, the charge to be determined by the instructor. We also have certificates available for gift-giving. Please call for details.
Current tuition (January 2024) is $175/month.
Included in the monthly membership
You have access and use of all available equipment in the studio and individualized instruction, at your own pace. Ruthie's has an incredible library of weaving books that is the most accessible library around. The library includes a full archive of Handwoven Magazine, Weavers, and other fiber magazines. There are also books on spinning and dyeing. If you are a new weaver, your first project will be kitchen towels. This will teach you to plan a project, read a draft, make a warp, dress the loom, weave your project, and finish it. Your next project is anything you choose to try!
I want to weave at Ruthie's!
Lots of people would like to join us to weave at Ruthie's, so unfortunately we have a very long waiting list. Our newest weavers were on the list for six years before we had a spot for them.
If you'd like to be on the Ruthie's waiting list, please fill out this form.
Additionally, if you've never woven before or would like a refresher, the Ruth Dabritz Legacy Weaving Project has a three-day class for learning to weave on a floor loom. Its website has a form for signing up for a future class. This is not a prerequisite for weaving at Ruthie's.
See https://portlandhandweaversguild.org/education/classes/ for other weaving resources in the Portland area.
Parking Guide for the map
Green - ok to park here
Yellow - only on weekends
Red - just don't
