Mend & Make 7: Intro to Tapestry Weaving
In this workshop you’ll learn how to set up a frame loom and work through four essential woven structures to get you started.
Time & Location
Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB), 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5E 1E9, Canada
About the event
Intro to Tapestry Weaving
Start your tapestry weaving journey with a clear, technique‑focused introduction to the fundamentals. In this workshop you’ll learn how to set up a frame loom and work through four essential woven structures to get you started. Once the foundational structures are in place, you can begin exploring colour and texture at your own pace. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a small woven sampler and the confidence to continue weaving on your own.
All supplies are including in the cost of the workshop.
Age range: 16+
About the Instructor: Rosa Wharton is a mixed media textile artist and environmental scientist originally from Barbados. Textile and fashion design have always been her passion. She moved to Canada in 2017 and later completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Textile Design. Her work explores unity in diversity, combining vibrant colour, expressive textures, sustainable practices, traditional techniques,…
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
Aug 14, 3:00 p.m.
$35.00
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