Branch Weaving
Adult Class | This class has been canceled
Branch out and make a unique piece of nature-inspired textile art. Using a Y-shaped branch as your loom, you will learn a special lashing technique for warping so your weaving stays put. Beginners welcome. Students will learn basic weaving techniques and helpful tips to create a one-of-a-kind woven work. Please note: no class 10/9.
Students should bring a Y-shaped branch (1/2” to 2” diameter) anywhere from 15 to 30” in length, their own weaving materials (conventional and unconventional fibers such as yarn, raffia, thin wire, lace, twine, fabric scraps, items from nature like feathers and mosses) and a short, blunt-tip tapestry needle.
Marsha Borden
MARSHA BORDEN holds a B.S. Ed. degree from State University of New York at Geneseo, a M.S. Ed. degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, and post-graduate certification from the University of Connecticut. She is currently studying at Rhode Island School of Design. Marsha maintains her own studio and exhibits nationally and locally, most recently at Kehler Liddell Gallery and Ely Center of Contemporary Art, both in New Haven. Her work with upcycled materials has been featured in juried craft shows, including at Creative Arts Workshop’s Celebration of American Crafts in New Haven.