Freeform Tapestry Weaving on a Frame

In conjunction with the ‘Threads of Scotland: the Life and Weaving of Thomas Cranston’ exhibit at the History & Art Center, the Southern Indiana Folk School is presenting ‘Freeform Tapestry Weaving’ workshop led by Cherie Rike.

You will weave a wall hanging using a picture frame loom. You will attach a piece of driftwood to the frame and warp the loom. You will be introduced to a variety of tapestry weaving techniques to incorporate in your freeform weaving. Choose yarn colors and weights our extensive collection. Add found objects and embellishments will make it truly your own. By the end of this 4-hour class your one of a kind wall hanging will be ready to remove from the loom and ready to hang.

PROVIDED
• Frame loom
• Driftwood
• Zip ties
• Assorted yarns in a variety of colors
• Yarn needles and stick shuttles
• Buttons and other embellishments

BRING
• Special items you may wish to incorporate in your weaving

INSTRUCTOR BIO
Cherie Rike loves to work with fiber from baskets to weaving and quilting. She has a degree in Home Economics and from an early age enjoyed designing and sewing things for her dolls. After college, stationed in Germany, Cherie learned to weave and has been hooked ever since. She has been a member of several weaver’s guilds from Kansas to Virginia and West Virginia and has taught a variety of classes in needle and fiber arts and quilting. Most recently Cherie has taught basket weaving for the Southern Indiana Folk School.

Register by 8/1/25

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