Floor Loom Weaving

Fridays, 6:30pm–8:30pm
April 18, 25 + May 2, 9, 16*

Taught by Bhavani Srinivas

For anyone new to weaving on a floor loom.

Over the course of this 5-week workshop, each participant will weave a 10 x 12” piece of cloth on a communal class warp. Participants will understand the foundations of warping and weaving on a floor loom, be able to read weaving patterns, and gain comfort with the technical language of weaving. After completing this workshop, participants are equipped to sign up for loom rental to weave during studio hours.

We will weave on the March April floor loom. All tools and materials will be provided.

*During the week of May 9, participants will schedule one-on-one sessions with Bhavani to weave their section of cloth.

Max: 6 people
$295

Bhavani Srinivas is an artist and designer based in Los Angeles. Bhavani earned their BA in Art Practice from Princeton University. She learned weaving through workshops at Cholamandal Artists’ Village, Praxis Fiber Workshop, High Desert Test Sites, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.

Why March April? March April is the season of growth, facilitated by surprising changes in the weather. One day, sunshine. The next, pouring rain. It’s the variation, sudden turns in fate, and good, deep soil that make growth possible.