Weaving Workshop:
"Mom, You Were Right": Weaving a Tapestry of Love and Remembrance
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Each participant will weave on a small handheld loom to create a unique and personally meaningful piece representing their relationship with their Mother.
No prior weaving experience is needed.
Saturday, April 29, 2017 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Milton Artists' Guild Art Center & Gallery
199 US Rte 7 So, Milton (Next to Aubuchon Hardware)
$40 for MAG members, $45 for non-members
Materials fee $25 paid to instructor
Adults Only
In preparation for the workshop participants should make a private list of thoughts and feelings, memories of their Mom to bring to the workshop along with something personally significant to weave into their piece, such as a ribbon or piece of fabric, a feather, strips of paper with printed words, etc. Participants will take their tapestry home to display in a variety of ways. Your finished piece could make a special gift. Please also bring a favorite story about your Mom, a quote, a photo, or a poem to share with the group. Participants will receive a simple wooden 12' x 16” lap loom to use and take home after the workshop which is included in the materials fee. A varied selection of yarn and materials will be available at the workshop, however, feel free to bring yarn, string, fabric strips or additional materials to use in your personal weaving. There will also be an opportunity for participants to try out weaving on a floor loom and experience treadling while weaving.
You may bring your lunch or pick something up at a nearby restaurant during the lunch break.
Janice DeCooman MEd. of 'Wildflower Weaving' studied at Paier College of Art and received her Master of Education. from Lesley University in Creative Arts. Janice has been working in fiber arts for over 40 years. She began by weaving Navajo style tapestries; raising sheep to spin the wool, dyeing, knitting, crocheting and weaving. As a licensed VT Art Educator, she taught Art and Health in the Windsor, Vermont, public schools and worked as an Adjunct Instructor in the Human Studies Division at Champlain College. In addition to facilitating workshops, Janice offers unique handwoven garments and framed WeavArt for sale. Janice offers private weaving instruction to beginning weavers: http://wildflowerweaving.weebly.com/
Please contact Milton Artists' Guild Workshop registrar,
Christina Lesperance at: castlegarden_vt@yahoo.com
to register, or for more information!
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