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2-Day Triangle Loom Class with Janet Griffin

2-Day Triangle Loom Class with Janet Griffin
October 1 & October 22
10am-4pm

 

Color, texture and pattern work together in this class! Learn to weave yourself a beautiful SHAWL! You may request the colors of your wool or cotton yarns ahead of time from the instructor. When finished, your work of art will be wearable for years to come!

All materials provided by instructor, (6’ triangle loom, needles, stand, wool and cotton yarns). 

Skill level: Just a desire to learn to make your own one-of-a-kind wearable art!

Cost is $150 per student for the 2-Day class. 

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 29 @ 5pm




 

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2-Day Triangle Loom Class with Janet Griffin

2-Day Triangle Loom Class with Janet Griffin
October 1 & October 22
10am-4pm

 

Color, texture and pattern work together in this class! Learn to weave yourself a beautiful SHAWL! You may request the colors of your wool or cotton yarns ahead of time from the instructor. When finished, your work of art will be wearable for years to come!

All materials provided by instructor, (6’ triangle loom, needles, stand, wool and cotton yarns). 

Skill level: Just a desire to learn to make your own one-of-a-kind wearable art!

Cost is $150 per student for the 2-Day class. 

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 29 @ 5pm




 

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Felted Clutch with Janet Griffin: CLASS FULL

Felted Clutch with Janet Griffin
Saturday, January 29
10:00am – 2:00pm

Join us at Arts on Main and work a wallet- perfect for carrying your phone and credit card/cash! Janet Griffin will be teaching students how to construct a one-of-a-kind case using Merino wool and silk fibers. Come treat yourself to an ancient organic fiber art and become a textile artist! Janet will provide all tools and materials for the class. While this is an adult class, it is suitable for teenagers.

Registration closes: Thursday, January 27 @ 5:00pm.

Cost per student is $50. 

*If student wishes to carry home more wool to form another pouch, he/she can buy the materials from Janet for $10.


CLASS FULL

 

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Felted Gnome with Janet Griffin

Amaze yourself with the dry wool, needle-felting method of wool felting! A little secret of felting will be shared with you! You will form fluffy wool fibers into a three-dimensional wool character. Treat yourself to organic fiber art!

Materials fee: Wool and silk is included. The teacher brings color full wool, wool yarn, two felt needles, a mat, and beads. This class is suitable for students ages 14+.

If a student wishes to buy more wool…the cost will be another $5.

 




 

About the Instructor

Janet is a retired Art Specialist from Gloucester County Public Schools. She taught in Hampton City Schools and, locally, at Petworth Elementary for 25 years prior to retiring from teaching, in 2016. She certainly enjoyed teaching art to young children and has always been amazed at how children can teach her!  Janet graduated Magna cum laude from Old Dominion University.
Janet’s own artistic work is tapestry weaving, balanced between the 60” Macomber and 30” Leclerc looms. Her favorite weaving is Theo Moorman’s tapestry technique. Janet lives in Gloucester Courthouse with her husband, Jim, and two crazy cats.

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Cardboard Loom Weaving with Janet Griffin

Join weaver, Janet Griffin, for a foray into the fiber arts through Cardboard Loom Weaving. Over the course of four hours, Janet will show you everything you need to know in order to create a beautiful, woven pouch using a cardboard loom that you can recreate at home!

A materials fee of $5 is due on the first day of class. A second day, to finish up the project will be determined by students and only two-hours will be needed.

This class is suitable for students aged 16+

The second date of class will be determined by students.

Saturday, January 16th from 12:30pm – 4:30pm



 

About the Instructor

Janet is a retired Art Specialist from Gloucester County Public Schools. She taught in Hampton City Schools and, locally, at Petworth Elementary for 25 years prior to retiring from teaching, in 2016. She certainly enjoyed teaching art to young children and has always been amazed at how children can teach her!  Janet graduated Magna cum laude from Old Dominion University.
Janet’s own artistic work is tapestry weaving, balanced between the 60” Macomber and 30” Leclerc looms. Her favorite weaving is Theo Moorman’s tapestry technique. Janet lives in Gloucester Courthouse with her husband, Jim, and two crazy cats.

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Meredith Timberlake, Executive Director

(804) 337-8976

Alisa Potter, Gallery Manager

(804) 824-9464

Blair Waters, Gallery Coordinator

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Gallery Hours

Open Wednesday – Saturday
Noon – 5:00pm
Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Call: (804) 824-9464

Open Studio

Every Friday Morning, 9am-Noon
Free Painting Sessions!
Open Painting Studio

Art Classes

Ongoing classes in all mediums for kids of all ages.
Art Class Registration Info

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the community? Arts on Main has wonderful volunteers and would like you to join them. Call the gallery for more information. 804.824.9464.

 

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Calling all Artists! Arts on Main invites artists Calling all Artists!

Arts on Main invites artists of every medium and level, to submit artwork for the 2022 Annual Juried Exhibition.

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Beautiful paintings by gallery artist Kay Krapfl 🧡
These gorgeous bracelets by Victoria Watson would These gorgeous bracelets by Victoria Watson would make a great gift for you or a loved one! Perfect for summer 🧜🏽‍♀️
We love these fun pieces by gallery artist Molly B We love these fun pieces by gallery artist Molly Brauer! Stop by and check them out, we’re open from 12-5 Wednesday - Saturday.
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Arts on Main is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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