Take Your Weaving Skills to New Heights!

2-5 pm

Bring your own loom and come on down to Cambridge on Sunday January 13th for our intermediate weaving workshop. Learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy the diverse neighborhood that is Harvard Square!

This workshop is for weavers who have mastered the basics of weaving like warping up a loom, creating soumak and rya and finishing their weave on a dowel. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot before it’s gone! See below for workshop details and visit the “Harvard Square” listings of our “Book A Class” section to register.

Workshop details:

• 3 hours of instruction covering a variety of topics

  • shapes

  • twill patterns

  • negative space

  • tassels

  • pom poms

  • creating an open border

• fibers and a dowel to complete a woven wall hanging

• coupons and discount codes

• champagne and light snacks

“Fibertastic Art” Children’s Class

Class runs 10 weeks, from 1/23/19 through 4/3/19

In this class students will explore a variety of fiber based art including radial design weaving, tapestry weaving and macrame techniques. You can expect artwork to be colorful, textural and abstract and include other items such as bookmarks, coasters or dreamcatchers. Some projects will introduce a mixed media approach using colored markers, everyday objects and textile accessories. Come learn more about fiber arts in this creative and fun environment as we explore this highly tactile art form together. 

Register at https://essexartcenter.asapconnected.com/

“Fiber Frenzy” Children’s Workshop

Register your child for this fun, interactive and hands on workshop during February break.

In this one day workshop students will explore a variety of fiber art techniques. Projects may include creation of a dreamcatcher, radial design weaving and other fiber art accessories for the home. What better way to warm up during winter break than with cozy fibers and colorful artwork! 

Register at https://essexartcenter.asapconnected.com/