Fleming College

Ralph Johnston learned to weave in his teens and has his Honours Associateship in Textile Design from the Scottish College of Textiles. He is the co-author of Sashes, Straps and Bands, a book on weaving warp-faced twill bands. An experience instructor, he teaches a wide variety of weaving, but among his current interests are ceintures flechees (traditional voyageur sashes), loom maintenance. He is also a musician, composer and choir director.