Embark on an incredible journey through the rich history of American textile art as Cassie Dickson shares her 40-year adventure in mastering traditional coverlet weaving. Coverlets are bed coverings that reached the height of their popularity in America between the 1830s and 1860s. Early coverlets were traditionally crafted with a plain-weave linen or cotton ground cloth and…

Are you intrigued by the interplay of color, imagery, and texture? Ready to unleash your creativity through the versatile possibilities of weaving patterns? Join us for this two-session virtual class, where you’ll discover the art of paper weaving – a fun, fast, and loom-free way to stretch your artistic muscles! Use printed photos or beautifully…

Double weave is an ingenious weaving technique that enables you to create two-layered cloth while interconnecting and exchanging the layers. Join us to explore the versatility and creativity of this technique through a dynamic PowerPoint lecture supplemented with hands-on samples. Erika’s presentation will cover:  a brief historical overview of double weave. the different types of…

Tuesdays 10-2 and Wednesdays-Saturdays 10-4 Please come and enjoy our newest exhibition Weaving Peace: Two-Hearts Loom a series of weavings by Hildreth A. Davis. In her practice, Hildreth’s weavings explore spontaneous creativity through color and texture. Each piece is crafted instinctively, with vibrant threads from upcycled clothing, fabrics, and yarn. Her work invites you to experience the peace and beauty found in the interplay of art and…

Please join us for the opening reception of Weaving Peace: Two-Hearts Loom by Hildreth A. Davis. In her practice, Hildreth’s weavings explore spontaneous creativity through color and texture. Each piece is crafted instinctively, with vibrant threads from upcycled clothing, fabrics, and yarn. Her work invites you to experience the peace and beauty found in the…

On exhibit from March 23 through April 27, 2024 T 10-2, W to Sat 10-4, and by appointment at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA 30341 678.235.4328 | info@fiberartsalliance.org The CHG Members Show is a biennial display of recent work by Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild (CHG) members. Each member may submit…

Freestyle weaving is fun, intuitive, and accessible to all. It is weaving without rules or restrictions. Curious? Then don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn this simple and expressive way to make fabric! You’ll work on a warped (prepared) loom, and you’ll explore color, texture, and pattern with a wide array of yarns. Learn different…

Want to try out weaving? Then, this is the class for you! You’ll learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom – a simple but fully functional loom that allows you to weave light-weight pieces, such as placemats, dish towels, scarves, shawls, or fabric for clothing. In just one day you’ll learn about rigid heddle…

Learn to weave sturdy bands with an inkle loom – a simple, easy-to-use, and portable loom. You’ll learn to warp an inkle loom, read inkle patterns, and weave an inkle band. Pick your colors and your pattern(s) and leave with a band you can use for trim, a choker, a dog leash, a guitar/purse strap, or ……

Tapestry today is incredibly diverse. Whether you weave tapestry or just enjoy looking at it, it’s good to be aware of what is being woven here in the US and around the world. Join us for a slide tour of tapestry today that will make you a more informed viewer and/or designer of tapestry art.…

Join Chrissy Weeks to weave a small mat or coaster. We’ll provide the looms and the re-purposed denim and knit fabrics; you enjoy weaving! You’ll learn how to warp your mini loom (i.e., get it ready for weaving), how to efficiently cut your fabric into strips for weaving, and then how to weave and finish…

Convert old silk kimonos, silk ties, or silk/rayon skirts into woven items that honor the Japanese tradition of weaving with repurposed materials. Known as sakiori, from the word saku (to tear) and oru (to weave), this technique takes recycling to a new artistic level! Warp your rigid heddle or 4-harness loom prior to the workshop (using…