Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

Dates: Sundays, 9:30am - 12pm, May 31 & June 7,14 & 21. Sales end: May 24. Ticket: $110 + Eventbrite fee. Instructor: Catherine Orsini. Materials fee: Harrisville Highland for sale if needed. Skills Needed: desire to learn, imagination. Class Limit: 5. Class Location: 1st Floor. Age Range: adult.

This class is 4 week beginner course in traditional tapestry weaving. Students will begin with a warped frame loom and create samples of the various techniques: meet and separate, hatching, vertical growth, angles and curves, shape building and bundling.

The course is designed to teach the techniques of tapestry weaving. Tapestry weaving is a fun art form in which we use yarn to create images. It is based on a simple plain-weave structure. This combination of simple structure, various techniques and multi-colored yarns allows creation of a huge range of images and effects. It is also a lot of fun to do!
I fell in love with Tapestry weaving 5 years ago when I took a class from Rowe Schnure using a cardboard loom. Since then I’ve taken classes and/or workshops with some well known weavers.
My goal for this class is that you enjoy tapestry, bring home a project you’re proud of and want to continue the journey!

Supplies to Bring:

• 5 tapestry needles or bobbins, scissors, a frame loom, a fork or tapestry beater, wool for warp. I’ll have seine twine available for the first class.
• Cash or Check for optional Harrisville Highland yarn purchase.
• Snack and beverage if desired.

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at [email protected].

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Catherine Orsini at [email protected].

Catherine Orsini is a teacher by trade who taught mathematics at Hughes HS and Cincinnati State. Her hobbies include knitting, dying, gardening, home restoration and tapestry. She has studied with some well known teachers including Rebecca Mezoff’s, Elizabeth Buckley and Tommy’s Scanlin. She loves small format tapestry and can’t wait to share her passion with students.

If you are not feeling well, please contact the instructor instead of coming to the class. On a case-by-case basis, we may be able to reschedule you into a future class or provide a make-up lesson. Ticket fees are not normally refunded.

Depending on the CDC Guidelines for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

Unless specifically stated, Weavers Guild classes are designed for ages 18 and above. On a case-by-case basis, a minor may be permitted to register for a class but must be accompanied by a registered adult who agrees to assist the minor during the class. Contact the Education Committee Chair at [email protected] for permission before registering any minor in a class.

Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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