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Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Our Tibetan Carpet Weaving class meets on two Sundays. In this course, students will learn the traditional Tibetan hand-knotting techniques, explore a range of motifs, and may choose to create a wall hanging orkhaden, an intimate sitting rug. Carpet-making in Tibet is believed to have originated centuries ago, as early as 7th Century A.D. It most likely evolved in isolation, which explains why its structure is unique to any other rug-making technique...
Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Make your own hand-woven tote bag! First you will weave the yardage for your tote on a floor loom using either traditional weaving materials or zero waste method- your choice! With access to a wide selection of quality materials the design will be personalized and customized to your own aesthetic. Once the yardage is complete, we will cut off, assemble, sew on handles and your bag will be ready to go! This three-hour workshop is a great...
Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Students will learn how to create and weave on their own backstrap loom, as we create exquisite weavings inspired by the Mayan culture. Backstrap Weaving, an ancient technique that has continued to thrive since the Pre-Columbian era, was historically passed down over the generations through Mayan women. Over the centuries, the backstrap weaving technique has remained unchanged, and is one of the ways in which Mayan women have preserved their...
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Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Our Ikat Weaving Class is a course that meets on two Saturdays. Indigo, historically extracted from plants, is among the oldest dyes to be used for textiles and is known for embodying a rich and distinctive blue color. During this course, we will experiment with various shades of Indigo, and combine its beauty through Ikat, a resist technique where warp and/or weft threads are bound and dyed prior to weaving on a loom. Each student will create a...
Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
This one-day intensive workshop is for students that have taken our intro workshop or for more experienced weavers interested in brushing up their skills. Participants will work on their draft reading and weaving skills by creating a tapestry using three intricate weave structures. The 6 hour session will include guidance on warping and dressing their looms, and you'll have the chance to create a tapestry that is 10” wide and at least a...
In this class participants will explore more intricate tapestry techniques such as Soumac, loops and the Rya Knot. Participants will also learn how to weave triangles and create free form shapes. This is a continuation of the Tapestry for Beginners workshop. Participants who have taken the first class will need to bring in their looms. More experienced weavers who have not taken the introductory workshop have the option of bringing...
Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
In this one-day intensive class, participants will be introduced to the wonderful art of hand weaving on a floor loom. Over the 6 hour class period, you'll learn how to create a warp and dress a loom; and how to read drafts to create a sampler of 7 weave structures. You'll also learn the anatomy of a loom, troubleshooting and the skills needed to create a finished piece of fabric.
Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Tapestry is an ancient unique form of weaving, known as 'painting with fiber'. From the classic Navajo style to contemporary and modern aesthetics, the possibilities for creativity are endless with tapestry. In this introductory course, students will learn how to dress a loom for tapestry, use joining techniques to create designs, and understand the basic principles of tapestry weaving. Students will create a small tapestry by the end...
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