Swirly Woven Ornament Workshop

499 West Main Street,Charlottesville VA 22903

04 December, 2022

Description

Let’s get into the holiday spirit and weave unique ornaments together! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to wrap a small ring for circular weaving, as well as a fun swirly technique called twill weave. You’ll choose your own colors from a selection of naturally dyed Peruvian wool and various sparkly threads. These ornaments are so fast to weave that you’ll want to make them for all of your loved ones! They’ll be a great addition to your tree but also make excellent gift toppers. This workshop is great for beginners interested in learning the basics of circular weaving. Sparkling wine (for attendees aged 21+) and cookies included! Instruction and supplies included. Emily will also be signing her debut book, Amazing Circular Weaving. The book will be available for purchase in the Quirk Gallery shop. Circular weaving is a fun and creative extension of weaving and offers a new approach to the traditional craft. From artist and expert weaver Emily Nicolaides, Amazing Circular Weaving is a detailed guide to circular weaving, with step-by-step instructions and photography to guide you through more than 30 techniques. Nicolaides gives a thorough overview of the basics, including how to select materials and what tools the reader will need. She even includes instructions for making DIY cardboard looms and shuttles. Beautiful and informative, this is a classic craft readers will return to again and again. You’ll be making circular home goods and decorative wall hangings in no time. But wait, there's more! Emily will also be selling pre-packaged ornament-making kits. They make great gifts!