What happens when you turn a fallen branch into a loom? Come find out!
Discover the art of branch weaving, a creative and eco-friendly way to transform a simple fallen branch into a one-of-a-kind fiber art sculpture.
Overview
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to use a sturdy Y-shaped or forked branch as a natural loom. Working with…
What happens when you turn a fallen branch into a loom? Come find out!
Discover the art of branch weaving, a creative and eco-friendly way to transform a simple fallen branch into a one-of-a-kind fiber art sculpture.
Overview
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to use a sturdy Y-shaped or forked branch as a natural loom. Working with colorful wool, yarn, ribbon, and other fibers, you'll explore simple weaving techniques while playing with texture, pattern, and negative space.
Rather than following a fixed design, you'll be encouraged to experiment, follow your curiosity, and let the natural shape of your branch inspire your creation.
With step-by-step guidance and plenty of materials to choose from, you'll leave with a unique woven branch sculpture ready to display on a shelf or wall. Have a favorite Y-shaped or forked branch? Feel free to bring it along!
What You'll Explore
- Using a natural branch as a loom
- Learning basic weaving techniques with yarn, wool, ribbon, and other fibers
- Experimenting with color, texture, and negative space
- Creating a one-of-a-kind woven branch sculpture to display at home
All materials provided. Materials fee included.
No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. Adults & 15+.
SNOW DATE: SUN FEB 27, 10 am-12:30 pm
About the Teaching Artist
Linda Facci, founder of Facci Designs, is a multidisciplinary artist based in Woodstock, NY, with over 30 years of creative experience. Her work spans needle felting, jewelry making, mixed media, embroidery, and weaving.
Linda's work has been featured in magazines, galleries, nationally televised home decorating programs, and online media. Through Facci Designs, she shares her love of making by teaching engaging, accessible workshops that encourage creativity and experimentation.
Registration Information
- Workshop registration generally closes 2 days before the class.
- For one-time workshops, cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop will receive a class credit. We determine whether a class will run and purchase materials based on enrollment numbers at that time. As a small studio, every seat in our workshops and classes matters. No refunds or credits for no-shows. Please read our full refund/cancellation policy before checkout.
- Sliding-scale options are available for those who need them. Please reach out to hello@thatcreativespace.org to request a pay-what-you-can option.