Adventures in Paper Weaving
About Adventures in Paper Weaving
Are you intrigued by the interplay of color, imagery, and texture? Ready to unleash your creativity through the versatile possibilities of weaving patterns? Join us for this two-session virtual class, where you’ll discover the art of paper weaving - a fun, fast, and loom-free way to stretch your artistic muscles!
Use printed photos or beautifully decorated papers (your creations or purchased designs) to explore simple weaving patterns. Through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and plenty of examples, you’ll learn:
• How to cut and prepare paper strips for weaving.
• Techniques for weaving vibrant patterns and combining imagery.
• Methods for mounting your finished woven collages.
Between sessions, you’ll have time to experiment, and in the second session, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your creations. By the end of the class, you’ll have a completed paper weaving to display and the skills to continue experimenting with selecting and decorating papers, adapting weaving drafts, and finishing your collages with polish. Whether you’re exploring paper weaving as a playful outlet or as inspiration for larger creative projects, the possibilities are endless!
The capacity for this class is 15 students.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
Required Supplies:
• Two or more pieces of decorated paper, approximately the same size, and at least 8.5” x 11”
◦ Decorated paper may be printed photos, origami or wrapping paper, or painted or printed paper you’ve made yourself.
◦ Paper heavier than regular 20-lb printer paper like photo printing paper, cardstock, or watercolor paper is easiest to work with.
• Paper strip cutting supplies: cutting mat, clear ruler, and X-Acto knife or rotary paper trimmer
• Paper scissors
• 12” x 15” piece of cardboard or foam-core
• 1” white artist’s tape or drafting tape (preferred) or blue painter’s tape. Scotch tape and masking tape are not recommended.
• Bamboo or metal kebab skewer
Skill Level
Open to all skill levels.
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When
The class will meet for two weekly 2-hour live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
SEFAA Members
SEFAA members can enroll by selecting the option on the dropdown menu above.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward. You can view the cancellation and refund policy here.
Molly Elkind
Molly has focused on weaving for 14 years, but she is also fluent in papermaking, mixed media collage, and other fiber techniques. For the past decade she has pursued tapestry weaving; this work culminated in a solo show in 2018 in Atlanta, just before she relocated to New Mexico in 2018.
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