Loom Weaving with Botanicals

Loom Weaving with Botanicals : Create Your Own Woven Wall Hanging with Dried Flowers

Discover the meditative art of frame loom weaving in this beginner-friendly workshop at That Creative Space in Beacon, NY. Led by Hudson Valley fiber artist Courtney Salerno (@madeby_cjk), you'll learn to transform yarn and texture into a beautiful woven wall hanging you'll be proud to display.

What You'll Learn: In this hands-on workshop, you'll master the fundamentals of frame loom weaving - from setting up your loom and selecting yarns to weaving techniques like plain weave, rya knots, and soumak. We'll explore how to play with texture, color, and pattern as you create your own unique piece. It's part craft class, part creative meditation, and completely beginner-friendly. What You'll Make: By the end of this workshop, you'll leave with your own small woven wall hanging - perfect for adding handmade warmth to your home or gifting to someone special. Even better? You'll have the skills and cnfidence to continue your weaving journey long after class ends.

What's Included: All materials provided - looms, a variety of beautiful yarns, dried flowers and all the tools you need. Want to keep weaving at home? Materials will be available for purchase at the end of class so you can continue creating. The Details: No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and curiosity! This workshop offers a relaxed, welcoming environment where you can unwind, play with fibers, and tap into the calming rhythm of weaving. Perfect for anyone looking for a creative escape in Beacon's vibrant arts community.

Workshop is taught by Courtney Salerno who is a fiber artist and teacher based in the Hudson Valley, NY. Since 2016, she's been creating woven art on handmade frame looms in her home studio, working with everything from cotton rope and wool roving to hand-dyed ribbons and recycled materials. Her work has been featured at Upstate Art Weekend, The Yard Gallery in Beacon, Arbor Gallery, and the Phoenicia Festival of the Arts. Courtney is mostly self-taught and brings a warm, experimental approach to teaching beginners the joy of weaving.