Intermediate Inkle Weaving: Baltic-Style Pick-Up

Registration for this class opens to MMFS members on November 10, and then to the general public on November 12, 2026. Not a member yet? You can sign up here.

 

Learn how to read pick-up patterns and weave a cotton band on an inkle loom using the Baltic-style pick-up technique. Baltic-style pick-up inkle weaving involves picking pattern threads up and down from their natural weave. If you have taken Beth's “Introduction to Inkle Weaving” class or have some experience with band weaving, you will love expanding your knowledge and creating more complex designs through this class!

In this intermediate class, you will learn how to read a simple pick-up pattern and weave a cotton band displaying distinct motifs. You will also learn what makes a pick-up pattern different from a plain weave band, how to follow a pick-up pattern, how to pick-up and drop pattern threads, and what to consider when designing a pick-up pattern. 

Students will weave as much as they can within the allotted class time. Depending on the length of weaving completed by the end of class, students are assisted in turning their band into a lanyard, key chain, or bookmark. For continued work, class looms may be checked out by individuals willing to return looms and materials to the instructor at a mutually agreed-upon location within 2 weeks of class. 

About the Instructor: Beth Mercer

 

Instructor will provide the following:

• 100% warped loom (warping is not taught in this class, though it is briefly discussed)
• shuttle (pre-wound and ready to use)
• hardware to finish bands as keychains or lanyards
• written instructions

Students are asked to bring:

• Enthusiasm for learning!
• Note-taking tools (if you’d like to take notes)
• We recommend dressing in layers, as certain classrooms can be drafty depending on the time of year.
• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click  HERE to learn about local eating opportunities. 

Skill Level
Intermediate: prior inkle weaving experience or attendance in the “Introduction to Inkle Weaving: Plain Weave Bands” class are prerequisites to this class. Basic band weaving techniques are not taught in this class, though they will be reviewed.

Age Recommendation
Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org. 

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $90
Materials Fee: $20
Total Cost: $110

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.