April Classes at Fiber Space

Card Weaving with Marilyn

Saturday, April 16, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Create your own woven bands for trim on clothing or straps for belts and bag handles using an ancient form of weaving. Weaving with cards (or tablets) creates a warp- facing sturdy band, fragments of which have been found in the archeological record dating as far back as the 6th century BC.

You will learn a little history of card weaving, learn to thread the cards and begin weaving your own band.

No previous weaving experience required.

Materials: Please provide a light and a dark thin yarn that is strong and smooth to use as warp. 3/2 or 5/2 cotton works best, but other fibers can be used as long as they are tightly plied and smooth. Don’t use a stretchy yarn.

A package of 25 cards can be purchased from the instructor for $10.

Must provide your own Inkle Loom.

Class cost: $ 45

email: fiberspacemakers@gmail.com to register.

Weaving Potholders with Julia

Saturday, April 23, 9:00AM- 11:00AM

Join us during the Northfield Earth Day Celebration and learn to make a potholder! This class is available for anyone ages 7 and up. You will use a traditional potholder loom and cotton loops to create your own unique potholder.

No previous weaving experience required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

We have sets of metal potholder looms and loops available for purchase for $25.

Class cost: $30

email: fiberspacemakers@gmail.com to register.