Welcome to your next creative adventure, weaving!

A woman with glasses and shoulder-length hair working on a weaving loom. She is sitting and focusing on the loom.

I’m Kim Colthurst, a retired Graphic Designer and illustrator who began weaving in 2017. I’ve spent countless hours exploring books, videos, and experimenting to master new techniques and skills in this timeless craft. I use a variety of looms and supplies to create unique pieces and large commissions. I’m excited to share my knowledge and help other creative souls create their best work and feel confident in their abilities.

I truly believe that everyone has a creative spark inside them, just waiting to be discovered! My upcoming online class, Weaving 101 on a Frame Loom is designed to help you dive into new skills in a friendly and inspiring environment.

Whether you’re just starting out or eager to learn something new, I’m here to help you have the best possible class experience and provide high-quality videos to guide you in creating beautiful projects and something you’ll be proud of.

“I enjoy weaving on different types of looms, including small frame looms, a big traditional Navajo tapestry loom, and a rigid heddle loom. I’m happy to show you how I weave on these and share some tips and techniques in all my weaving classes, whether you’re just starting out or looking to get more advanced.”

Person working on a colorful weaving or textile art on a large loom in an art studio with framed artwork on the wall.
A wall with various colorful fiber art and textile sample swatches, pattern images, and notes pinned with black push pins.
Colorful textile artwork depicting a fiery volcano with bright orange, yellow, and red textures, surrounded by blue and purple elements, resembling a volcanic eruption scene.

Fever Dream commissioned tapestry for Canadian Artist Kim Dorland.

Colorful textile woven rug with floral patterns and reflections in water below.

Commissions are a huge part of what I do professionally, and I’ve created some of my most cherished pieces for clients! I’m excited to share that I’ll be teaching Advanced Tapestry - Painting with Wool sometime in 2027. You’ll learn how I bring larger pieces to life, like these, through color blending and advanced stitching.

Fall Reflection Commissioned Tapestry for Canadian Artist Kim Dorland.

Even the simplest designs can be incredibly sophisticated! These pieces below were woven on a simple rigid heddle loom. I’m developing a class on this type of loom to teach you to create your own modern table runner from start to finish. Keep an eye out for this class in 2027.

Close-up of a white woven scarf with fringe at the ends and a black stripe across the middle.
Textured textile swatch with various woven patterns and colors, including red, black, white, brown, gray, and mustard, with fringe edges.
Colorful woven textile hanging from a wooden rod with fringes on both sides.
A woven textile with a checkered pattern of brown, black, beige, and red tones, featuring fringes at the top and bottom edges.