Bookmark Weaving Workshop:

Bookmark Weaving Workshop:

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Overview

This is a fun and deeply relaxing way to enter the meditative and expressive world of weaving.. .+ You'll walk away with your own bookmark!

This is a fun and deeply relaxing way to enter the meditative and expressive world of weaving. In this beginner frame loom weaving workshop, you will learn various weaving techniques as you work intentionally with cotton yarn to create a handwoven bookmark for your favorite book! From setting up your loom to finishing your piece you will be guided through the weaving process. During our time together you will be encouraged to play and explore, creating a handwoven bookmark uniquely created by you!


What guests will learn

  • The basics of frame loom weaving - Beginner friendly
  • Anatomy of loom, tools, and types of yarn
  • Selecting materials and yarn
  • Dents and EPI
  • Warp and weft
  • Yarn connection – understanding cotton yarn
  • Weaving techniques (Twining, Plain weave, Basic tapestry technique – adding colors)
  • Finishing piece/taking piece off the loom
  • Connecting to weaving as a mindfulness practice

This is a fun and deeply relaxing way to enter the meditative and expressive world of weaving.. .+ You'll walk away with your own bookmark!

This is a fun and deeply relaxing way to enter the meditative and expressive world of weaving. In this beginner frame loom weaving workshop, you will learn various weaving techniques as you work intentionally with cotton yarn to create a handwoven bookmark for your favorite book! From setting up your loom to finishing your piece you will be guided through the weaving process. During our time together you will be encouraged to play and explore, creating a handwoven bookmark uniquely created by you!


What guests will learn

  • The basics of frame loom weaving - Beginner friendly
  • Anatomy of loom, tools, and types of yarn
  • Selecting materials and yarn
  • Dents and EPI
  • Warp and weft
  • Yarn connection – understanding cotton yarn
  • Weaving techniques (Twining, Plain weave, Basic tapestry technique – adding colors)
  • Finishing piece/taking piece off the loom
  • Connecting to weaving as a mindfulness practice

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

One Art Community Center, North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

1431-39 North 52nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19131

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