Tapestry Weaving Workshop

Interested in learning the art of weaving, but not quite ready to tackle a room-sized Jacquard loom? Us either! We'd love to introduce you to this fun and ancient-yet-wildly-modern art form in the most accessible way possible, using small frame looms – both the wooden models available here at the store, or single-use cardboard looms you'll learn how to construct during class. Students will be shown techniques at the beginning of this workshop, then they get to experiment all they want and weave whatever they want with tips from the instructor!  INSTRUCTORCleo (they/she) SKILL LEVELAbsolute Beginner REQUIRED EXPERIENCENone! You don't need any craft experience to take this class. Students 8 years & older are welcome. WHAT YOU WILL LEARNHow to warp a frame loom, soumak and tabby weaves (also called plain weave), making simple shapes, adding fringe with rya knots, finishing the weaving, attaching your tapestry to a stick or dowel. REQUIRED MATERIALSA small frame loom. We have a few dif