About the Class: 

Participants will learn the principles of basic tapestry weaving including planning a weaving, warping a small frame loom, keeping edges straight, joining colors, various edge finishes including fringe types, working in ends, and finishing a tapestry. This workshop lasts two days.

Instructor:

Kristie has 35+ years of experience in textiles and is the principal of Textiles+Color – a textile design and color consulting business. She is also the owner of LittleWeavingsCo – a company producing artisanal, one-of-a-kind pillows and tapestries. Her work can be seen at https://www.littleweavingsco.com/

Things to Know:

• Instructor will supply looms, weaving tools, yarn, scissors, and a small notebook
• Students should bring a sack lunch both days
• Maximum 6 students per session. Each student will have their own worktable placed at the appropriate social distance
• No experience necessary
• Masks required
• Tickets are $180 + $20 material fee
• To register: https://www.columbiaarts.org/events/beginning-tapestry-weaving-workshop/