Our Mission and Hope

The Weaving Circle is a fiber arts studio specializing in hands-on education in weaving and hand spinning, alongside a curated selection of high-quality yarns, fibers, tools, and finished goods. Serving beginners through advanced makers, we provide classes, workshops, private instruction and experiential retail in a welcoming studio environment.


Our mission is to preserve and advance traditional fiber arts while building a creative, community-centered space rooted in sustainability. Through education, we connect people to natural, locally sourced fibers and illuminate the true value of thoughtfully made textiles—products designed to last, return to the earth, and challenge the environmental costs of modern textile production.
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Our Staff

Melissa Terrels, Founder + Owner + Friend

Melissa has been weaving for more than 40 years and has a BFA in Fibers. She loves to teach, loves spending time with friends and family and exploring her home city of Philadelphia.

Stephanie Gleit, Founder + Owner + Friend

After receiving her BFA and MFA in Printmaking, Stephanie discovered weaving was her true calling. She has been studying the craft for the the past 25 years and wants to share her passion by building The Weaving Circle community.

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