About

Tapestry is one of the oldest forms of weaving, blending art and design with the practical need of adding warmth to chilly stone castles. Today's tapestry weavers focus on art and design to create a wide variety of fiber masterpieces. 

In this class, students will learn the fundamental first steps in how to weave tapestry. It will cover weaving techniques, including warping, tensioning, and basic tapestry skills.

The class will also include how to most effectively design a tapestry and complete a cartoon, color-blending, and other color effects to enhance the design.  

The class will be taught on hand-held small frame looms.

Details:

• Please note that for this class, cancellation requests received 14 days or less before the workshop start date will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
  
• There is a materials fee of $35 included in the price of class. All materials and loom rental are included in the material fee. 
• Students should bring their own scissors.
  
• Bring a bag lunch. We have a refrigerator for people to store their lunches and drinks!
• Skill Level: All Levels. No prior weaving experience is required.
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.  
  
• For getting to BARN, download this helpful printable document by clicking on Getting to BARN.
• Ages: Ages 16+ Welcome.

Instructor Bio: 
BARN is fortunate to have Nancy Klos Smith, a Portland-based fiber artist, painter and designer, teach this class. She has taught in many regional workshops, exhibits her work in galleries and shows, and has been commissioned to weave tapestries for organizations and individuals. Her tapestries are pictorial, and are described as organic and sensual.  She emphasizes design elements in her teaching, particularly the key role color and color blending plays.