Hand Weaving: Tapestry Wall-Hanging

Hand Weaving: Tapestry Wall-Hanging

Explore the world of color and texture with award winning weaver, Dahlia Popovits. In this full day workshop, you will learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom, and leave with a finished wall hanging of your own design. All skill levels are welcome as you will be guided through every step of the process. We'll use yarn of various weights and textures to match your unique style, and learn a variety of popular weaving methods including plain weave, soumak, rya knots and tapestry techniques. As you begin to master the art of weaving throughout the day, you will also learn how the nature of this art form can be very soothing, a true de-stressor that will help you unwind as you work on a creative project. Class price includes a $18 materials fee.

Materials: Your class fee includes use of a portable rigid heddle loom pre-warped and ready for weaving as well as an extensive variety of natural fibers to choose.
Instructor: Dahlia Popovits 
About Dahlia Popovits: Dahlia Popovits has been designing and weaving award winning clothing and accessories utilizing the finest natural materials, sourced from all over the world, for nearly 50 years. Her work can be seen at Dahlia Gallery in Boston, which features her handwoven clothing, as well as the work of various prominent textile artisans. She also exhibits at various national juried craft shows, including The Smithsonian Craft show, and teaches weaving at a variety of art centers in the Boston area. These include The Fuller Craft Museum, Worcester Craft Center, The Eliot School, Chatham Center for the Arts and Truro Center for the arts at Castle Hill.

Grade: Adult
Class Day: Sunday
Date: June 9, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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• Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone and thanks to the generosity of The Sandra Delbridge Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund we are able to assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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