Who may rent:

• Any weaver who has been a member of the Guild for at least a year may rent guild equipment.  

• First-year members may rent equipment but must be sponsored by a Guild member in good standing.

 

Length of Rental:

• Rental time-frame is two months from day of rental.

• If the equipment is not in demand, the renter may re-rent and pay for the additional rental period.

• Three of the looms are available for long-term rental, September-to-May, at a lower rate.

•  All looms should be returned by the end of summer for maintenance, repair, and preparation for the next rental year before the state guild meeting in September.

 

Loom rentals include:

• One reed

• One raddle

• One boat shuttle with bobbin

• One crank (if not integral to the loom)

• One heddle hook

• One pair of lease sticks

• Two beaming rods.

• Other reeds of various sizes are available for some looms.

 

Equipment Location:

• Hartford Artisans' Weaving Center

• 42 Woodland Street, Hartford

• Arrangements will be made regarding the time and place for equipment pick up. This typically takes place at the Weaving Center or state meeting; other arrangements can be made, as needed.

 

Payment:

• By check made payable to HGC

• One check is a deposit

• The other check is for the rental

• The deposit check will be held until the equipment is returned in good condition.

• The Treasurer will be notified to return the deposit to the renter or to shred the check.