Intro to Tapestry Weaving Workshop in Hayward December 14
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Weaving is an ancient art that is easy to learn yet has endless possibilities. Unleash your creativity while playing with color and texture! We will use a simple frame loom to make an artistic wall hanging while exploring plain weave as well as rya fringe, soumak, and clasped weft weaving techniques. All tools and materials are included in the registration fee.
This workshop will take place at Aranea Craft Studio, 943 C Street in Hayward, CA.
Prerequisites: No experience necessary. We recommend ages 12 and up for group classes, but this one can work for ages 8+ with a parent also enrolled.
A Note on Pricing: There is a sliding scale for low-income makers, on the honor system.
Materials Provided: Black Sheep Goods Pop Out Loom, two additional needles, scissors, darning needle, variety of yarns.
Teacher Background: Kira Dulaney has been teaching fiber arts classes and hosting crafty events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2002. As a teacher, her focus is on providing valuable information in a stress-free environment, and supporting students through the learning process. She is also the designer behind Kira K Designs, a line of original knitting and crochet patterns and kits featuring clean lines and intriguing details that are both interesting to make and easy to wear. Kira has taught at Estes Park Wool Market, Interweave Yarn Fest, Lambtown Festival, the Natural Fiber Fair, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Stitches events, and TNNA, as well as numerous guilds and yarn shops.
Cancellation Policy: If the organizer cancels for any reason, students will be offered a choice of transferring to another workshop or receiving a full refund. If a student cancels with at least 72 hours notice, they can choose to receive an 80% refund or transfer to another class at the same location.