Workshop: Hand Woven Wall Art

 MakeArt program with the Museum of Craft & Design

Join the Art, Music & Recreation Center and the Museum of Craft & Design for a virtual hand weaving workshop. This textile craft opportunity is inspired by SFPL 4th Floor's Pandemic Pastimes and MCD's Mode Brut exhibitions.

In this workshop, learn basic techniques and foundational weave structures to create your own mini-tapestry. Free MakeArt Kits with all the necessary supplies will be available at the 4th floor reference desk. Call (415) 557-4488 to check availability. One must be registered for the workshop to receive a kit.

You can also use your own supplies:

• Stiff cardboard approx. 7" x 12"
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pencil
• String
• Variety of different sized yarns and cur fabric strips

Optional:

• Plastic embroidery needle
• Dowel or natural stick (7" x 12" depending on cardboard size)

WEDNESDAY 11/10/21

4:00PM - 5:00PM

REGISTER HERE

Hand weaving and textile craft resources can be found in our collections under the general call numbers 745.5 and 746.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library