Potholder Weaving: Mastering the Basketweave
Adult Workshop | Available
Building on the basic tabby weave, explore the design possibilities of longer “floats” which result in double-sided patterns reminiscent of traditional quilting motifs. You’ll complete both coordinating potholders in class.
- Materials fee $32.00, payable with tuition. Includes cotton loop materials, metal peg loom, and two metal hooks. Both options include printed weaving charts. Please bring a pair of embroidery scissors to snip threads.
Diane Villano
Diane has explored many artistic mediums, including needlework and polymer clay, and she’s currently designing and producing small-loom handwoven fabrics. Her award-winning work has been exhibited in juried shows throughout the country and has been published in numerous books and periodicals, including Lapidary Journal, Bead & Button, and Expression magazines. She earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Art Education and loves introducing students to the endless creative possibilities of weaving with the rainbow.