Below images are samples of beautiful student work from Mary Margaret’s Intermediate Weaving Class:

Intermediate Rio Grande Tapestry Weaving
with  Mary Margaret Archuleta

October 8th-10th
12:30pm-5:30pm

Members: $275
Non-Members: $295

Class minimum: 3 Students
Class Maximum: 5 Students

Ages: 12+

This is an intermediate class.
Some weaving skill is necessary, please see description below. If you are a beginner, sign up for Mary Margaret’s beginner 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 three day workshop is for students who have taken a weaving class before, know the basics of weaving, or have experience using a floor loom.

Students will build on their weaving skills by learning more advanced Rio Grande weaving techniques, creating their own designs while working with traditional patterns and color combinations.

In this workshop students will learn how to combine and arrange traditional motifs such as stripes, squares, slow/fast slants, Vallero and other design elements into more complex and visually balanced woven pieces.

Each student will design and complete an advanced placemat or table runner while improving their weaving skills and confidence. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of Rio Grande weaving traditions, how to use traditional motifs in their own designs to complete a more detailed weaving piece.

Materials Provided for this class:
Pre-warped Rio Grande walking 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.