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Tapestry Weaving for Beginners—10-21-23

  • Stitch Buffalo 1215 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY, 14213 United States (map)
Tapestry Weaving for Beginners—10-21-23
$50.00

Want to learn an ancient craft that has become increasingly popular among contemporary artists and hobbyists? Join us for this fun and relaxing class to create your own tapestry weaving. You will learn how to set-up a frame loom, weave, change the color of your yarn, create patterns, and add texture to your weaving. No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.

INSTRUCTOR
This class will be taught by Lien Truong.

SKILLS LEARNED
• Set up the loom and warp (vertical threads)
• Design with different colors and textures of yarn or fabric strips
• Create basic woven patterns

SUSTAINABILITY
• Work with a simple, reusable loom
• Weave with materials that have been rescued for re-use by our Second Stitch program
• Create a woven panel that can be displayed as a wall hanging or used and re-used in multiple ways

HEALTH SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to protecting the health of our community and follows all current local, state, and federal guidelines regarding public health safety.

• Class sizes are limited (typically 5–8 students plus instructor).
• Weather permitting, doors and windows will be open to promote air circulation.
• We are a mask-friendly facility. You are welcome to wear a mask. Class participants are asked to respect requests to mask.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.

For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to participate. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. If you purchase this seat, please consider it a commitment to attend.

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Size chart for tunic orders. Please contact us at least 7–10 days before class if you’d like to have a white tunic sewn for you. See contact info above.