During this workshop, you will learn how to create your own loom from a picture frame and learn how to weave. We will review how to warp the frame looms, how to weave plain weave & pile weave, and experiment with colour and texture. No previous tapestry weaving experience is required.

Materials required:

• Frame: Either stretcher bars measuring 12” L and assembled into a frame OR a picture frame that measures about 10"w x 12"h with a depth no larger than 1.5”. If using a picture frame it must be the frame only. Remove the glass and any other materials that are within the frame.
• Tapestry needle
• 100% cotton yarn
• A variety of yarns you’d like to weave with.
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pen or pencil

To take part:

• Ensure you have a device with a webcam and microphone
• Download the Zoom app in advance
• Set up your Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup.
• Join Zoom Meeting via the link sent to you by email.

Alicia Scardetta is a Brooklyn-based, South Texas-born fiber artist. Alicia was introduced to weaving through a studio internship at the Textile Arts Center while studying Fine Art at Pratt Institute. She further developed her technical skills in tapestry at Haystack School of Crafts and Penland School of Crafts. Rooted in experimentation, Alicia's signature style features bold color palettes and inventive techniques honed over ten years of experience weaving.

Textile Arts Center (TAC) is an NYC-based resource facility dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of textiles through creative educational programs for children and adults. At TAC, they aspire to unite the textile community and advocate for the handmade by providing accessible, skills-based classes that reinvigorate engagement with traditional crafts.

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TOAST is a unique lifestyle brand renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. The TOAST Virtual Creative Residency is a three day programme of talks, workshops and live demonstrations that aims to bring together a like minded community of creative individuals.

The programme, inspired by our seasonal campaign Flux & Flow, is open to all and aims to connect individuals and foster thought.

When purchasing a ticket, you will have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to:

Crafts Council UK to support the craft community in this changing landscape. These donations will help to fund their new Let's Craft campaign - helping to create Craft Packs for children most in need of support. The aim is to ensure that these children do not miss out on the health, wellbeing and educational benefits of creativity.

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Textile Arts Center (TAC) to support their Artist in Residence Scholarship Fund, which grants free tuition to one artist or designer working with textiles. Scholarship recipients demonstrate commitment to their art practice; identify with a historically underrepresented community in the arts; and state the need for financial assistance to participate in the program and advance their artistic practice.

On registering, please choose how much you would like to donate (minimum £1, our suggested donation is £5). Please note, a small Eventbrite fee will be deducted from your donation amount (£0.49 + 6.5%).