Fiber College of Maine Touchstone Workshop: September 3-7, 2025

Expand your horizons in tapestry. Create a three dimensional form from flat weaving using the tapestry technique of pulled warp. The technique works similarly to darts in a dress pattern. In tapestry, areas of warp are left exposed. Once removed from the simple frame loom the warp is pulled to create shape and dimension.

Instructor Barbara Burns will guide students through each step of the process from start to finish. The workshop is suitable for beginners and weavers with experience with tapestry weaving who wish to explore a different facet of the medium. The workshop is structured to provide individual attention within a small group of students.

Class and Retreat Fee: $990.00

Materials fee:

$25 includes warp, weft, handout, use of loom, bobbins and other weaving and design supplies.

Student should bring: small scissors, pen and notepad for note taking, gloves to protect hands when pulling warps, small ruler.

There will be simple designs to choose from and modify to your liking or just play with color in the weaving process, best choice for beginners.

For more experienced weavers: If you think you would like to create a simple design to weave feel free to bring paper and whatever art supplies you like to work with.

After you have registered, if you have questions concerning your weaving contact Barbara

bburns174@gmail.com