Pine Needle Weaving with Abeni Piersen

Learn fundamental weaving techniques using pine needles and explore how to weave directly onto recycled materials!

About this Event

Workshop Description

In this hands-on class, participants will learn fundamental weaving techniques and explore how to weave directly onto recycled materials. We'll be using pine needles as our primary weaving material, combining natural elements with reclaimed objects to create one-of-a-kind pieces. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable art, craft, and creative reuse.

Please note we have a sliding scale for tickets for this event! The break down is as follows:

General Admission #1: Covers the cost of workshop and materials

General Admission #2: Covers cost of workshop, materials, and supports the instructor

General Admission #3: Covers cost of workshop, materials, supports the instructor, and helps keep our workshops more accessible

About the Artist

Abeni Pierson is a fiber artist and educator based in California. After studying fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago, she shifted paths upon realizing the environmental harm and wastefulness of the fashion industry. This awakening led her to explore more sustainable practices rooted in nature. Through pine needle basketry, Abeni creates work that honors traditional folk methods while promoting environmental mindfulness and hands-on creativity.

About SCRAP

We at SCRAP breathe new life into old arts & crafts supplies and reduce waste by diverting over 200 tons of materials heading to landfill every year. To learn more about SCRAP and our mission to make art materials & education more accessible to all, please visit our website at www.scrap-sf.org

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