About this Event
Date: Sunday, June 9th (choose either 10-12pm OR 2-4pm)
Instructor/Artist: Carmen Bohn
Cost: $120/person
This is a beginner weaving workshop in which you will receive all the supplies you need, which are yours to keep! The kits include:
- A Chip & Sparrow Mezzo loom (see photo)
- Long sharp needle
- Short blunt needle
- Manual
- Comb/bobbin
- Pick up stick
- Fibre packs includes:15+ grams of either synthetic or merino roving; 10+ grams of pure wool or merino roving; 10+ grams of pure wool Aran weight yarn made locally; 10+ grams of wool blend pencil roving; Acrylic warp.
You will learn a series of fun techniques (nothing overwhelming) which you will use to create your own unique woven tiny work of art. Then you will go home and make many, many more! This will be your new favourite pastime - trust me! Come have fun creating with others in this bright and fun studio space in the heart of New Edinburgh in Ottawa.
You don't have to do anything but sign up and show up! This is your invitation to a totally low-stress, fun and creative time in a great studio environment.
Level: beginner; no previous experience necessary.
Your registration fee includes:
- 2 hours of personalized instruction (plus support after the workshop);
- All supplies to complete your weaving, including a sweet Mezzo Loom kit from Guelph based company, Chip & Sparrow; 2 tapestry needles; a manual; and, a mix of really interesting threads and yarns in a fibre kit; and,
- A boredom-busting good time and something to look forward to!
PLEASE NOTE: tickets for this workshop are also available over on my website at https://plystudio613.com/collections/workshops/products/yarn-pretzels-may (see FAQ about this below).
Other Really Important Notes:
1) These workshops will take place IN-PERSON at Luna Glass Studio in Ottawa (299 Crichton Street, Ottawa).
2) If you are unwell, please stay home and contact Carmen for direction on a make-up class.
3) Please ensure the email [email protected] is in your contacts and whitelisted so that you receive all correspondence about these workshops. You will receive more details about your workshop 2 days before it takes place so watch your inbox.
4) These workshops will be taught in English.
5) The weaving you will be creating may differ from the examples shown in this listing. Your weaving will flourish based on your own creativity.
6) These workshops are limited to 6 participants but 3 participants are required for the workshop to take place. If cancelled due to low enrolment, you will be notified about your options to take a different workshop OR receive a refund.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Luna Glass Studio & Workshops, 299 Crichton Street, Ottawa, Canada
CAD 120.00
