Mini Loom Weaving Workshop

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Join us at Neighborly for a weaving workshop. I began weaving in graduate school and fell in love. I've been creating woven wall hangings on my custom designed frame looms for a few years and the possibilities to play with shape, color, and texture are endless! I will be showing you several techniques so you are able to build a weaving unique to you! This gathering is perfect for beginners and no weaving experience is necessary at all! We'll also provide some baked treats and refreshments. 


WHAT YOU GET



  • A custom made mini loom & toolkit

  • A printed guide

  • An assortment of yarn to use during our time together

  • A two hour lesson

  • Treats and refreshments


ABOUT THE VENUE


Nestled between the arts & industry-rich neighborhoods of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood on the north side of Chicago, Neighborly offers Mid-Century style home accessories and artwork that reflect the urban, Midwest lifestyle. True to our name, we source products from right here in the Midwest, or from independent artisans and eco-friendly producers as often as we can. We fill in the gaps with well-designed, yet affordable utilitarian goods - in the end, creating a one-of-a-kind collection.


 

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All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joslyn Villalpando

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My name is Joslyn Villalpando and I am a working artist and art educator in Chicago. After studying fine art and art education at the University of Cincinnati, I spent 7 years teaching elementary art. While teaching, I completed my master's degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), studying the impact of craft and fiber art on art education. My small research group of young participants grew into a little community while learning to weave, sew, embroider, and dye; sharing the stories, memories, thoughts, and ideas that arise when creating together.

After witnessing the beautiful community that is built when creating with friends, I first began holding craft and cocktail parties to spread my love of the handmade with my favorite people. We gathered to learn how to block print to make valentines or embroider to create holiday ornaments- each craft accompanied by a featured batch cocktail and treats, of course. Inspired by the old sewing circles and expanding on the theme of intimate, creative social gatherings, I am moving these parties from my tiny Chicago condo and hosting craft events at some of Chicago's most beloved bars, restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques, and cupcake shops. I love utilizing classic, traditional art/craft processes such as; weaving, embroidery, printmaking, and watercolor, and putting a contemporary spin on them to bring you a unique learning experience.

There's nothing better than gathering with others to make something by hand, learning skills and processes that can be used again and again. At each J.Villa gathering, you will experience a thoughtfully curated event in an inspiring space, hand selected and/or handmade art materials, and enthusiastic guidance through the craft process.

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