Introduction to Weaving - AntFarm Series -May 6th
Introduction to Weaving is a full day crash course on interwoven fibers. We will discuss the role weaving has played in human history, and it’s current-day relevance. Students will get to explore weaving patterns, materials, and functions through a variety of forms. These forms will include small baskets, braiding, cordage, and backstrap weaving. Students will leave with a handful of projects that showcase a variety of relationships and understandings of the woven world.
This class is available to students ages 10 and up, regardless of previous experience. For younger folks keep in mind this is class is a focuses on details and dexterity, some patience is required.
Introduction to Weaving is a full day crash course on interwoven fibers. We will discuss the role weaving has played in human history, and it’s current-day relevance. Students will get to explore weaving patterns, materials, and functions through a variety of forms. These forms will include small baskets, braiding, cordage, and backstrap weaving. Students will leave with a handful of projects that showcase a variety of relationships and understandings of the woven world.
This class is available to students ages 10 and up, regardless of previous experience. For younger folks keep in mind this is class is a focuses on details and dexterity, some patience is required.
Introduction to Weaving is a full day crash course on interwoven fibers. We will discuss the role weaving has played in human history, and it’s current-day relevance. Students will get to explore weaving patterns, materials, and functions through a variety of forms. These forms will include small baskets, braiding, cordage, and backstrap weaving. Students will leave with a handful of projects that showcase a variety of relationships and understandings of the woven world.
This class is available to students ages 10 and up, regardless of previous experience. For younger folks keep in mind this is class is a focuses on details and dexterity, some patience is required.
This workshop is hosted at AntFarm Cafe at 39140 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055
Class starts at 9am and ends at 3pm.
Please arrive at least ten minutes early to settle in, use the bathroom, and order some delicious food for yourself!
We will be weaving in the conference room across from the bathrooms of the cafe.
All supplies is provided, however if you have a project you want help with, by all means bring it!
The cafe is a 45 minute drive from central Portland, and accessible by public transit. If you are in need of a carpool please feel free to email me at ForgeandFiberworks@gmail.com so we can try and arrange something.