Experience the beauty of hand weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Learn several patterns, including clasp-weft inspired by Southwest tapestry designs. Choose natural Navajo Churro wool or bright Arizona sunset colors. Looms are pre-warped, giving you time to experiment and create a unique woven piece.
Students will be able to select from the natural color palette of Navajo churro wool, processed and provided by the instructor and/or the bright sunset colors of Arizona. The wood looms will be prepared in advance by the instructor so that students have ample time to experiment and create a unique woven piece. Students will have the opportunity to learn about wool, the Churro sheep breed and to incorporate some handspun yarns in their weavings.
FORMAT: In-person classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on
AGES: Adults 18+
PREREQUISITES: None
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
WHAT TO BRING: All materials provided by instructor and included in the class fee.
FEE: $100.00 Please purchase tickets below.
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Roxane Eklund.
Roxanne Eklund has had life-long career in designing of fashion and footwear, textiles and fiber arts. As an educator of textiles (Pratt Institute NYC), she has had a passion to share and inspire others in the art of textiles and continues to teach classes throughout the US. Roxanne is currently a juried artist of the Sonoran Arts League, a host studio for Hidden in the Hills, as well as exhibiting her fiber art sculptures in many galleries in AZ and the East coast. Her work has been featured in many textile publications. She and her husband recently moved from PA to their home and studios in Cave Creek, AZ.
