The Boss makes weaving interesting and accessible to all. Instead of a complex and fiddly technical process it becomes an engaging creative experience. The simple design builds fine motor skills and frees students to focus on color, texture, intuitive patternmaking, and expression—not just to produce, but to understand.

A lot of art teachers have told us how important it is to have craft activities that are achievable and rewarding without perfectly matching a model. The boomloom Boss makes it hard to mess up, easy to succeed — and sneaks some legitimate learning in there along the way.

Our how-to videos help too, with entry-level instructions for every step of the process, with supplementary make-it videos providing project ideas.

My experience is that the Boss has worked well for kids from elementary age on up, even potentially as young as 6 or 7. I think it feels almost like a puzzle to solve. A couple of teachers have shared that students who have a hard time concentrating on traditional activities become very focused when working with our looms.

Classroom-friendly features of our looms:

5-minute setup - Spend time teaching, not troubleshooting equipment

Universal success - Works for a wide range of natural abilities

Visible progress - Quick and satisfying, achievable project size

Differentiated learning - Same tool, different complexity levels

Minimal storage - Stackable, lightweight, fits in standard classroom cabinets

Durable design - Handles daily classroom use year after year

Quick cleanup - No complex disassembly

If you are thinking about the Boss for your classroom, reach out! We have educators’ discounts available for bulk orders and can provide budgets if you are applying for funding. We’ve supplied looms to classrooms and teaching studios from elementary through college and adult, arts-and-craft camps, and art schools. The image above is the first project from beginning weavers at a Manhattan high school.