Weaving Memory: How to Weave your Photos into a Keepsake! (Beginner Friendly!)

Name: Weaving Memory: How to Weave your Photos into a Keepsake! (Beginner Friendly!)
Start: 2026-02-07T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 441 E. Market St. Ste. 6206, York, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17403

Schedule

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

441 E. Market St. Ste. 6206, York, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17403 | York, PA

Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake collage, perfect for yourself or as a heartfelt gift for a friend, family member, or loved one this Valentine's season. In this hands-on, beginner friendly class, we'll transform meaningful photographs into a woven artwork that blends memory, texture, and storytelling while introducing you to the fundamentals of weaving.
You'll learn the basics of warp and weft and explore plain weave techniques while discovering how woven paper collages connect to traditional textile weaving. Through cutting, layering, and weaving photographs together, you'll create a brand-new image full of your creativity.
I'll share examples of woven photo collages I've created, including pieces made from my parents' wedding photos intertwined with my mom's bouquet, collages of pink roses woven together, and a piece inspired by textures and colors from my favorite beach. These examples will help spark ideas and show the endless creative possibilities of this process.
By the end of class, you'll leave with a finished woven photo collage and a new creative skill you can continue exploring at home.
Skills Covered:
• Warp vs. Weft
• Plain Weave
• Collage & Composition
Required Age: 13+, with an adult
Materials:
There is a $5 materials fee for the class, paid by cash or check to your instructor on the day of your class. Please bring $5 cash or check with you on the day of the class to pay for materials.
Please bring a few photos (size 4×6 or larger) you'd like to incorporate into your weaving. Personal images are encouraged to make your piece truly meaningful. Ideas include photos of loved ones, favorite places, trips you've taken, or textures and colors you're drawn to. Traditional photo paper works best if printing new images.
All other materials will be provided. I'll also have a selection of my own flower and texture photos available for use.
Required Knowledge: Just bring your curiosity and excitement to learn, no prior experience needed!
Date: February 7, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Registration Deadline: February 3, 2026
Instructor: Carolyn Smith
To learn more or register: https://fabricofsocietyyork.com/classesandevents/p/weaving-memory-carolyn-smith-feb-2026