Learn to Weave -2 day workshop

Did you know that weaving on a loom is an ancient time-honored craft that has been past down through the centuries by master artisans?



You don't have to have the luck of the Irish in order to learn the time-honored craft of weaving!


Next Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day, and The North Port Art Center wants to insure your luck, whether you're Irish or not! Have you ever yearned to learn an ancient time-honored craft, the craft of weaving that has allowed artisans over the centuries to create the most lovely rugs, blankets, sweaters and wall-hangings imaginable?

Well, this two-day workshop is your chance to have the hands- on experience of learning to use a loom and yarns, through instructor and master weaver Laura Arena, assisted by fellow weaver Michele Edwards. The lovely blanket that you see above on the left was created by Laura, and there is no better satisfaction than creating your own hand-crafted work of art!

The workshop will be held March 17th and 18th (Wednesday and Thursday), from 9:30 to 4:00PM , and in this two -day workshop the instructors will present an introduction to weaving and attaining experience working on a loom. The workshop will be balanced between lecture, lessons, and hands-on weaving. Looms, yarns and an instruction manual are included in the workshop price, so what are you waiting for?Just bring a ruler, scissors, tape measure, and some paper and pencils along with your enthusiasm, and begin to learn this wonderful time-honored historic craft! Fee for the 2 day workshop is only $90 for members and $100 for non-members. Any questions, please email Laura at raku9@yahoo.com, or call (941)475-5054.

Workshop is LIMITED to only 4, so sign up today to ensure that you will not be disappointed! Call the North Port Art Center at (941)423-6460 to register, or members may register online at our website by clicking here.