Textural Tapestry Weaving with Leigh Oviatt
Saturday, July 11th
1:00pm-4:00pm
Members: $90
Non-Members: $110
Class Minimum: 3 participants
Class Maximum: 12 participants
Ages 12+
All skill levels welcome.
Learn the meditative art of weaving!
In this workshop you will create a beautiful 5” x 8” textural tapestry. This class introduces frame loom weaving techniques, encouraging exploration of texture, color, and a variety of materials. Students will learn the fundamental elements of weaving including how to set up a loom, while encouraged to play and experiment.
Instruction also covers tapestry design, color blending, and techniques for creating rich, dynamic textures.
Students will leave this workshop with a small wall hanging and 2 sizes of frame looms from Hello Looms, so you can continue your weaving practice anywhere.
All materials are provided for this class.
Looms
Felted Merino wool
Merino wool roving
Acrylic yarn in a multitude of colors
Scissors
Plastic needles
Dowel rods
Materials students must provide for class:
We encourage students to bring their own scissors as our seem to walk away :)
You may bring additional yarn or purchase yarn from the center as well. We have a bunch of low-cost donated yarns that would be great for this class!
About Leigh Oviatt: Leigh is a multidisciplinary artist currently immersed in weaving and sculptural fiber art. Throughout her life, Leigh has explored a wide range of creative practices including weaving, painting, jewelry fabrication, darkroom and street photography, film production, and set design. Leigh has exhibited her photography and fiber art in galleries and shows across Washington, Oregon, Texas, California, and New Mexico. She was selected as a Harwood Art Center SURFACE: Emerging Artist of New Mexico in 2023 and received an Artist Inc. Fellowship in 2025. She currently works and lives in Santa Fe, NM and is working toward her Bachelors Degree in Arts Education at UNM.
Class COVID-19 policy: There are no COVID-19 restrictions for this class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick, and it is always advised to wear a mask if you are comfortable doing so.
Class cancellation policy: Please note: All Class cancellations are charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following policy: Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund. 8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund. 14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund.