Rentals

Etobicoke Handweavers and Spinners support members by providing good quality rental equipment at a nominal cost. Prospective weavers and spinners have a chance to investigate the craft without major investment.

You must be a member of the Guild for a minimum of three months prior to renting weaving or spinning equipment. All rentals are organized with the convenor and a rental contract signed. The required security deposit cheque will be returned when the equipment is returned in good condition.

Please contact the convenor for more information and to enquire about payment and pick up options.

Karen Fowler​ is Weaving Convenor and is responsible for weaving equipment rentals.

Joan McKenzie​ is Spinning Convenor and is responsible for spinning equipment rentals.

WEAVING EQUIPMENT RENTALS

EHS Weaving Equipment Rental Contract

LOOMS

8-Shaft Louet table loom, 16” wide

  • $800.00 deposit by cheque or etransfer, held to the end of the rental period
  • ​The rental is for a three month period at $10/month**

8-Shaft LeClerc floor loom, 36″ wide

  • $500.00 deposit by cheque or etransfer, held to the end of the rental period
  • The rental is for a three month period at $10/month**

4-shaft Dorothy Table Looms, 15” wide

  • ​$500.00 deposit ​by cheque or etransfer, held to the end of the rental period
  • ​The rental is for a three month period at $10/month**

Rigid Heddle Table Loom, 16” wide

  • $275.00 deposit ​by cheque or etransfer, held to the end of the rental period
  • The rental will be for a two month period at $10/month**

Rigid Heddle Table Loom, 24” wide

  • $300.00 deposit, ​by cheque or etransfer, held to the end of the rental period
  • The rental will be for a two month period at $10/month**

Travellers 36” Floor Loom

  • $500.00 deposit, ​by cheque or etransfer, held to the end of the rental period
  • ​The rental charge is $10/month**

**The rental period may be extended depending on availability.

In-Studio Equipment

Use of the 45”, 36” and 60” Jack Looms can be booked through the weaving convenor.

SPINNING EQUIPMENT RENTAL

EHS Spinning Equipment Rental Contract

WHEELS

  • ​$500.00 deposit for any wheel leaving the premises to be held until the end of the rental period
  • ​The rental is for a three months period at $10/month.

DRUM CARDER

  • ​A $350.00 deposit for any drum carder leaving the premises to be held until the end of the rental period.
  • ​During the pandemic, all of the drum carders can be rented monthly. The monthly rental is: $10.00
    Three carders are available:
    • Coarse (28 tpi)
    • Lendrum (medium)
    • Pat Green (fine/fur).
  • In the absence of a pandemic, the Lendrum and Coarse carders only can be rented weekly/monthly. The Pat Green Fine drum carder ​MUST BE​ in Studio C for ​EVERY​ meeting of the Guild, including Friday studio time, Sunday studio time, Tuesday Guild meetings, Wednesday spinning meetings and any other meetings which we may hold.
  • There will be a $25.00 fee if the drum carder is not returned for any of the meetings/studio time as noted above.

COMBS

  • Deposit: Roger Hawkins combs: $175.00 ​
  • ​Deposit: Alvin Ramer combs: $200.00
  • ​The combs MUST BE in Studio C for EVERY meeting of the Guild, including Friday studio time, Sunday studio time, Tuesday Guild meetings, Wednesday spinning meetings and any other meetings.
  • ​The rental fee is $5.00 between meetings.
  • ​There will be a $25.00 fee if the combs are not returned for any of the meetings/studio time as noted above.

ASHFORD BLENDING BOARD

  • ​Deposit: $250.00.
  • The rental is for a one month period at $10.00

BLENDING HACKLE

  • Roger Hawkins Blending hackle: $100.00 deposit.
  • The rental is for a one month period at $10.00