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August 1, 2023

Circle Weaving Sunflower Workshop I with Artist Morgan Tartakoff

August 1, 2023
Alternatives' Whitin Mill, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA

Circular Weaving - Sunflowers with Morgan Tartakoff

Who doesn't LOVE sunflowers!!!

In conjunction with our Weaving Community exhibit, artist Morgan Tartakoff will be teaching a two part workshop to create circular woven sunflowers!

Participants will learn the basics of circular weaving and how to add the felt pedals for their very own sunflower, just like the ones in the gallery that Morgan created for her display in the gallery exhibit.

$45.00 per participant. All materials provided. Participation is limited and pre-registration is required. Please email Mary.Laliberte@openskycs.org to pre-register. 

 

Day 1: Creating the Face

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 pm

Learn how to warp a circular loom

Learn the basics of circular weaving

Start weaving the face of your sunflower! 

 

Day 2: Adding Petals

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 pm

Cut felt petals to shape

Glue petals in place 

Finishing touches! 

NOTE: Some weaving work will have to be done between classes in order to complete the project

All materials provided! 


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