In this 3 hour workshop, students will learn the essentials of round weaving by creating Wildflower Weavings on 8-inch embroidery hoops. I will guide you through basic round weaving techniques using a variety of colorful and textured fibers to create your fiber art piece.
You will learn these basic round weaving techniques:
~How to pick out your color palette and fibers for the middle of the wildflower
~Pick 1 Roving Color for your Petals
~Tabby Stitch
~Soumak
~Roving Bubbling
~Add Roving Petals by using either a Lark’s Head Knot or Rya Knot
~Cleaning Up Fiber Ends and Finishing
Workshop materials provided:
~8-inch Embroidery Hoop
~Many different colorful and textured fibers to choose from!
~Fabric Stiffener Spray for Roving Petals
~Roving brushes and combs
~If you do not finish your weaving during the workshop, you will be able to take your fibers home with you to finish your creation!
This workshop is suitable for beginner and experienced weavers, ages 10 and up.
Since this workshop is 3 hours in length, please bring some snacks and beverages to keep you fueled and hydrated along with Readers if you use them!
