Beginners Circular Weaving Workshop January 13th 2024

Beginners Circular Weaving Workshop with Jen of Nova Mercury

Saturday January 13th 12-4 EST

I often say that learning to weave is one of the best things to happen to me - and I hope it is the same for you!

In this four hour online workshop, we will cover the basics of circular weaving, and we will work on creating a small woven wall hanging together from start to finish. 

The workshop is live and will take place over zoom- you will be emailed a zoom link the week of the workshop. The workshop will be recorded so if you cannot attend the recording will be sent to you afterwards. 

The workshop is designed for beginners who have never woven before, or who are just learning. We will cover a short overview of tools, materials, and composition, and then delve into techniques together. The techniques that I will cover include:

-How to wrap and warp your circular loom
-Tabby/Plain weave
-Soumak
-Bubbling
-Rya knots
-Looped rya knots

We will also cover finishing techniques and how to hang and care for your piece.
My teaching style is to help you learn the very basics, so that you can go on and create your own woven works afterwards. You can do so many things with these basic techniques - the possibilities are endless!

Materials are included! The cost of the workshop includes the price of a circular weaving kit. You will only need to specify the colour of fiber you would like to have. The options are:

1. Warm colours (think pinks, yellows, oranges, reds, and mauves)

2. Cool colours (think blues, greens, greys, and purples)

3. A mix of both!

Included in your kit will be:

-12” metal hoop

-At least 250g of fiber, including all of my favourites!

-Warp thread, and cotton string for wrapping your hoop

-Tapestry needle

You will need to provide scissors and a fork or a small comb. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A PRE-ORDER - KITS WILL SHIP OUT IN TIME FOR THE DECEMBER HOLIDAYS IF YOU ARE OFFERING THIS AS A GIFT! YOU WILL GET AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION WITH TRACKING INFORMATION ONCE YOUR ORDER SHIPS (Likely in November)

Can't wait to meet you and weave together! Jen x

* Photos are examples of my circular weaving work, and are not necessarily indicative of what we will weave in class*