About this Event
Join us for a fun, creative day and leave with a beautiful woven piece and the skills to continue your weaving journey!
Description:
Explore the tactile world of fiber art with Emilka Wolniewicz, Chicago-based maker focusing on weaving, garments, sewing, coding, and fashion research, in this hands-on, one-day Frame Loom Weaving workshop. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore the creative process of weaving.
Using a simple and portable frame loom, you will learn how to warp your loom, create various textures, and experiment with color and pattern to craft a unique woven piece.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your own hand woven piece and the knowledge to continue weaving at home.
What You'll Learn:
- How to set up and warp a frame loom
- Basic weaving techniques
- How to create texture and pattern with various fibers
- How to finish and remove your work from the loom
Materials Provided:
- Frame loom, warp threads, yarns, and weaving tools
- Access to a variety of fibers
- Instructional resources for continued practice at home
- Tea & Sparkling Water
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about weaving. No previous experience required—just a desire to create and experiment with fibers!
What to Bring:
Just yourself and your creativity! If you’d like to, feel free bring fabric scraps, old clothing, found objects, and even trash to weave with and add to your tapestry! Comfortable clothing is recommended, as you’ll be seated on the floor in a communal "weaving circle" (or at a chair if requested).
Date & Time:
Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Location:
enid: 2003 W. Fulton St. Suite 302 Chicago, IL 60612
How to visit the showroom:
When arriving, there are two entrances. Please use the 2nd set of doors from Damen Ave. On the box select the "Contacts" button and find "enid." That will call us and we will buzz you in. Upon entering use the ramp or stair to get to the elevator. enid is located on the third floor.
More about Emilka Wolniewicz:
Emilka Wolniewicz (she/her) is a Polish-American artist, writer, and researcher. She is fascinated by theories of chaos, consumerism, translation, repetition, beauty and wit, and how these entities merge together to reflect on the peculiar action of contemporary consumerism and pop culture at large. Her work is ornamented with extravagant bizarreness and gently disrupts the innate utility of textiles while still preserving their history, labor, material considerations, and voice. Emilka holds a MFA in Fiber and Material Studies, BS in Nutrition, and BA in Human Physiology.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
enid, 2003 West Fulton Street, Chicago, United States
USD 81.88
