Weave Your Way: A Beginner's Guide to Weaving

Join us for "Weave Your Way: A Beginner's Guide to Weaving," led by Bryana Bibbs, artist and founder of The We Were Never Alone Project. Bryana, an experienced weaver, created this project to share her passion for weaving with the community and provide a safe haven for survivors of domestic violence. In this workshop, participants will learn the art of weaving and have the opportunity to connect with others in a creative and supportive environment.

Participants will be provided with materials such as:

• yarn
• weaving needles
• cardboard loom

It is encouraged for participants to bring their own experimental materials (such as plastic bags, tees, ties, jeans, scarves, old denim, etc.) to weave with.

About your instructor:

Bryana Bibbs is a Chicago-based artist who works at the intersection of textiles, painting, and community-based practices. Bibbs earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Fiber and Material Studies at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She founded The We Were Never Alone Project - a weaving workshop for victims and survivors of domestic violence, serves on the Surface Design Association’s Education Committee, and was named one of Newcity’s Breakout Artists of 2024.

Bibbs has exhibited at galleries and museums such as Elmhurst Art Museum, Tiger Strikes Asteroid - Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, Praxis Fiber Workshop, Purple Window Gallery, and George Marshall Store Gallery.

Recent awards and residencies include Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Winter Pentaculum, Surf Point Foundation, The Lunder Institute for American Art Fellowship, and Chicago Artists Coalition HATCH residency.

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