Boundweave on Rosepath with Stephanie Morton (OCT 14-18)
*OPTIONAL BOARDING HOUSE ROOM RESERVATION (THIS HOLDS YOUR SPOT, ROOM FEES + TAX DUE AT THE END OF YOUR STAY)
October 14-18 (TUE-SAT, 9 AM–4 PM)
Take the next step in creating increasingly intricate designs using Boundweave on 4 harnesses. The vibrant colors of Harrisville Highland yarns make your weaving come alive, as color and ever-changing patterns are created in this weft-faced rug sampler class. You’ll gain confidence weaving with multiple shuttles at the same time, while also learning to perfect your beat and turn pleasing edges. Starting with graphed patterns, the secrets of the pattern structure will become clear as you graph your own designs, and before you know it you will understand how using multiple shuttles paints your pictures in wool. Halfway through the class you’ll change up your treadling on the same threading, and you can then choose which approach you prefer. The class will end with finishing off your sampler so that you feel ready to weave a rug at home! A Harrisville Designs Model A4 loom is provided, along with all necessary equipment and our 100% woolen yarns in 64 colors.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Students should be proficient at dressing a loom, have experience warping a loom with cotton, and be able to read a draft independently.
Materials needed: Students need to bring two 1/2 pound spools of black or natural 8/4 cotton such as Brassard et Fils, depending on preference for a light or dark base weft color. A notebook, ruler, scissors, pencil, and slippers or socks are also recommended for this class.
Cancellation Deadline: 8/19/2025
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Stephanie Morton studied ethnic weaving in various countries while at Friends World College. She has since continued weaving and dyeing using traditional hand tools, looms and techniques; she is committed to slow, sustainable textile practices using recycled and local materials. A professional weaver and instructor with a studio in Guilderland, New York, Stephanie’s work continues to be guided by the idea that fabrics made by human hands are imbued with something more than just technical excellence; they express human ideas, energy and emotion that enrich their practical value.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Please note our 2025 cancellation and refund policy includes a non-refundable $100.00 registration fee per workshop. In the case must withdraw, you have 8 weeks prior to class for a full tuition refund, less the registration fee. After this date all payments are non-refundable, no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding!
Have a question about a HD workshop or class order? Email hdretail@harrisville.com.
Single Rooms, $70 Per Night
Please note, the boarding house is for class participants only.
With spectacular views of town from its third-story perch, our boarding house offers bright, airy accommodations just a few minutes’ walk from the studio, shop, and general store with cafe. Year after year, returning students remark upon the peaceful camaraderie they enjoy winding down after class in the spacious common areas, and the fun conviviality of cooking family-style dinners in the kitchen. In addition to a living room, dining area, and full kitchen, the boarding house has six bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
Built in 1853, Cheshire Mills Boarding House provided lodging for workers at the mill for over 100 years. Today, Harrisville Designs is dedicated to maintaining an economical nightly rate to help ensure the cost of lodging is affordable during workshops and classes throughout the season.
Harrisville Designs is happy to provide towels, sheets, and pillowcases for an extra $20 per stay (please order ahead). However, students are more than welcome to bring their own linens. Pillows and blankets are provided. Reservations can be made while signing up for class. We do apologize, it’s an old building. There is no elevator and two flights of stairs. Please pack accordingly.
Alternative Housing & Dining
Harrisville is a small village (pop. 1200) with a post office and general store/cafe across the street from the studio and Boarding House. Harrisville is a short drive from Peterborough (15 minutes away) and Keene (20-25 minutes away); both offer a nice variety of hotels, shops, and restaurants.
Additional accommodations in Harrisville are available at Aldworth Manor and the Harrisville Inn and at local Airbnb’s including the Harrisville Guest Suite. Peterborough accommodations are available at Cranberry Meadow Farm, the Jack Daniels Motor Inn, and the Little River Bed and Breakfast. Options in Keene include the Carriage Barn Inn, the Best Western Plus, the Fairfield Inn & Suites, the Holiday Inn Express, the Courtyard by Marriott, and Days Inn. We also suggest searching Airbnb and Vrbo.
Location
About Our Workshops
Nestled in the heart of a historic textile village, workshops at Harrisville Designs take place in the Bethuel Harris Mill. Built in the 1830s as a spinning mill for locally raised wool and located at the end of the canal, it originally operated on water power. Today, it’s home to our first-floor retail store and spacious second-floor workshop studio. Year after year students are greeted by sunlit windows, fresh air, and tranquil views of the mill pond and preserved industrial brick buildings.
Workshops vary in skill levels and lengths. Enrollment is limited to ensure each student is immersed in the atmosphere of a working studio rather than a classroom. Most scheduled classes meet from 9 am to 4 pm; however, the studio is open to students 24 hours a day while their class is in session. Looms are provided in the weaving classes, and woolen yarn and other materials are included unless otherwise noted in the materials lists online. While taking a class, students receive a 10% discount on HD items in our store, including looms! (Excludes sale and consignment items)
Have a question about a HD workshop or class order? Email hdretail@harrisville.com.