Arts on Main

Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

Cardboard Loom Weaving Class with Janet Griffin

Cardboard Loom Weaving Class
September 17
12pm-4pm

Do you like beautiful colors? Perhaps you are a pattern person? Maybe you love textures? You can have all three elements in this artwork!

Learn to weave a hand-woven pouch!

This class is perfect for any skill level and even great for teens!

Students will manipulate wool or cotton yarn using several weaving techniques including Tabby, Soumac and Rya Knots, and two-needle technique. Your finished work can be felted, if you wish. Janet Griffin, weaving instructor, will also demonstrate a small table loom. The class will meet from noon to 4pm. The instructor will bring all materials needed.

Cost is $60 per student. 

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 15 @ 5pm


 

Felt Painting with Janet Griffin

Felt Painting with Janet Griffin
Saturday, March 12
10:00am-2:00pm

Join Janet Griffin for a felt painting class to learn this amazing painterly technique! Create a unique textured canvas with colorful Romney and Corriedale wool as your paints! Your one-of-a-kind artwork will be suitable for framing. Surface embellishment includes mohair, silk and glass beads. Treat yourself to organic fiber art! You deserve it!

*Students may bring a photograph to use as reference for their felt painting.

Cost is $55 per student.