Let's use our hands!

 Learn the basics of tapestry weaving in this beginner weaving workshop. During this class led by Courtney Salerno (@madeby_cjk) you'll create your own woven wall hanging and learn:
-how to set up the warp thread on loom
-weaving stitches including rya knots, rya loops, tabby weave, pile weave, and soumak weave
-how to add fringe
-how to weave with fibers of various weights and textures

You'll leave with a small wall hanging and the skills to create more on your own. Registration includes all the materials necessary to make a small wall hanging, including a loom, warp thread, weaving shuttle, needle, yarn and dowel for hanging.  Participants will have the option to purchase materials if they want to continue on their weaving journey.  

Artist Bio:

Courtney Salerno is a teacher and fiber artist living in the Hudson Valley, NY.  She began weaving in 2016 and creates in her home studio on handmade frame looms.  She is mostly self taught and experiments with a variety of fibers including cotton rope, yarn, wool roving, and hand dyed ribbons.  For the past three years, Courtney has created pieces for Upstate Art Weekend in collaboration with AR and Community Hinterland.  She has shown work at The Yard gallery, in Beacon, NY and Arbor Gallery in Carmel, NY.  

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