Beginner Rio Grande Tapestry Weaving
with Mary Margaret Archuleta
August 6th-8th
12:30pm-5:30pm
Members: $275
Non-Members: $295
Class minimum: 3 Students
Class Maximum: 5 Students
Ages: 12+
This is a beginner class.
If you are already know some tapestry, but would like to advance your skills, sign up for Margaret’s Intermediate weaving class here.
Come Immerse yourself in the timeless art of Rio Grande style weaving under the guidance of 5th generation weaver, Mary Margaret Archuleta.
This beginner class introduces students to the traditional Rio Grande weaving styles. Students will learn about and how to use a Rio Grande walking loom, match colors, and weave basic motifs such as stripes, squares, slow/fast slants, and more. Students will use these skills to design and weave their own placemat or table runner.
No previous weaving experience is needed. By the end of the class, students will have a solid foundation in Rio Grande weaving and the confidence to continue weaving on their own, and be ready to jump into Mary Margaret’s next Intermediate Rio Grande Weaving class!
Materials Provided for this class:
Rio Grande walking looms
Warped looms
Materials Students must provide:
Tape measure
Scissors
Markers/pen or pencil
A small notebook
Students must provide Weft Yarn for this class: Yarn must be worsted weight. Students will need 3-5 colors of yarn. Yarn is available for purchase at the fiber arts center, during or before class, during regular store hours. You may bring weft yarn from home if you have it. The warp yarn is provided for this cours, EVFAC Rio Grand Walking Looms come pre-warped will wool rug warp.
Please note: Students will be on walking looms and will be standing for most of the day.
Please have long hair tied up, and remember don’t forget your reading glasses!
About Mary Margaret: Mary Margaret Archuleta is a 5th generation weaver. She comes from a long and distinguished line of weavers. A family tradition that stretches back to the 1600's. She learned at very young age from her great grandma, Eppie Archuleta and grandma Norma Medina. These wonderful weavers taught her Rio Grande and pictorial style. Her passion for preserving and sharing this cultural tradition makes this workshop both inspiring and educational.
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.