Modern Round Weaving

A weaving workshop with Elysia Fischbach

Saturday January 20th, 2024 - 10.30am - 1.30pm

In this 3 hour workshop you will learn the essentials of modern round weaving by creating weavings on 8-inch embroidery hoops. The instructor will guide you through basic round weaving techniques using a variety of colorful and textured fibers to create your own fiber art piece.

You will learn these basic round weaving techniques:

• How to pick out your color palette and fibers

• Tabby Stitch

• Soumak

• Roving Bubbling

• Looped Rya and Rya Knots

• Lark's Head Knot

• Cleaning Up Fiber Ends and Finishing

All workshop materials will be provided, including an 8-inch embroidery hoop, many different colorful and textured fibers to choose from and a small wooden stand to take home for your weaving if you do not want to hang it on a wall.

If you do not finish your weaving during the workshop, you will be able to take some fibers home with you to finish your creation!

This workshop is suitable for beginner and experienced weavers, ages 14 and up.

Since this workshop is 3 hours in length, please bring some snacks and beverages to keep you fueled and hydrated!

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

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