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Loom Specialist Course

What will I learn?

Become a master weaver with our Loom Specialist Course (Zambian Edition), made for crafts professionals wanting to improve their skills. Get stuck in with the basics of setting up a loom, including putting it together, warping it, and getting the tension just right. Check out different types of looms, from the simple rigid heddle to proper floor looms, and learn basic weaving techniques like twill, plain, and tabby weaves perfectly. Learn how to sort out common problems and make useful diagrams using computer software. Make your craft even better with practical, top-quality lessons designed to help you succeed.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Master loom assembly: Set up looms properly and quickly for the best weaving.

Perfect warp tension: Get the tension just right for weaving that looks great every time.

Explore weaving styles: Make all sorts of different patterns with twill, plain, and tabby weaves.

Troubleshoot issues: Fix common loom problems easily.

Visual aid creation: Design good diagrams and pictures for weaving projects.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.