Mandy warping one of the guild’s floor looms

OVWSG members may use any of the floor looms that are kept for this use in the guild’s studio at Heartwood House. Anyone wishing to weave on a studio loom must:

• be a paid-up member of the guild
• have completed a beginning weaving course or have equivalent weaving experience
• take responsibility for the loom’s respectful use, and
• commit to observe the procedures stated below.

The rental of studio looms is free of charge.

Reservation Procedures

All requests for the use of a loom in the OVWSG studio must be sent to the Studio Manager’s inbox at studio@ovwsg.com at least two weeks before the intended use. The Studio Manager will advise the member that the requested loom has been reserved and state the end date of the rental period. Looms may be reserved for up to three (3) months to ensure that all members have equal access to this equipment. If a renter finishes the project(s) prior to the three month deadline, the Studio Manager must be informed so that the next person in line for the loom can be contacted. Renters will be contacted by the Studio Manager one (1) week before the due date to remind them that the warp must be removed. Any warps still on the loom after the three months deadline has past will be cut off. Extensions to continue with the use of the loom will be assessed on a month-to-month basis and approved if no other member has requested the use of the specific loom. Any problems or damages to the loom must be reported to the Studio Manager as well as to the Equipment Manager  (equipment@ovwsg.com) as soon as possible to ensure that repairs to the loom can be done in a timely manner. Warps put on a loom without prior reservation will be removed by the Studio Manager at their discretion.