Explore colour and geometric and organic form while designing and weaving your own unique wall tapestry. In this introduction to tapestry weaving, participants will learn to warp a basic frame loom, and use weaving techniques such as plain stitch, soumak stitch, and rya knots to produce a handwoven tapestry. Participants will leave the workshop with the confidence to continue to explore weaving on their own. All materials will be supplied, but if you have your own yarn or thread you would like to include into your weaving, please feel free to bring them.

Accessibility:

REMOTE Gallery is a fully accessible space. There are no steps to access the space, automated entrances, and gender-neutral washrooms with grab bars.

About the instructor:

Johanna Thompson is a photo based artist, weaver, and arts facilitator living and working in Kitchener, Ontario. She has an MFA from York University and a BFA from NSCAD University. Her work has been exhibited in Toronto and Halifax. She has been weaving about her feelings since 2015.

Space is limited, tickets are $40/participant and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-tapestry-weaving-at-remote-gallery-tickets-68690590405