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Course Description

This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners who want to explore the timeless craft of weaving. Participants will build their own mini loom and learn foundational weaving techniques, including how to create texture and patterns. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a handwoven textile piece they can transform into a pillow or wall hanging art piece—a functional and creative keepsake.

Cancellation Policy

AAN depends upon student tuition to continue to offer classes and workshops. Due to our commitment to small class sizes and the hands-on nature of art education, we are greatly impacted by cancellations. Nevertheless, we do understand that plans change. If you need to cancel your reservation for a class or workshop, please note our cancellation/refund policy here and let us know as soon as possible.

Materials

Loom making materials & yarn needles included in tuition.

*We recommend participants bring their own yarn so they can choose their
desired colors and textures.
1-2 skeins of fine weight yarn
3-4 skeins of heavier yarns in sizes 4 – 6

One Day Weave Along: An Introductory Weaving Workshop, 18+

Lis Sartori

Lis Sartori is a fine artist currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in the use of recycled materials by transforming discarded fabrics and fibers into stunning, sustainable works of art. Trained in a multitude of mediums, Lis holds an M.F.A. in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a B.A. in Art History and Studio Fine Arts with a concentration in painting and printmaking from Union College (NY). Her art education has ever been evolving, as she views learning and growth as an integral part of any artist’s journey. She has previously learned dry-point etching at a printmaking atelier in Paris, studied life drawing at the Louvre, and taught drawing courses in Provence. Her growth has continued outside the classroom, delving beyond the traditional and the two dimensional. She previously served as a display artist for a major international retailer, designing, crafting, and installing three dimensional experiential installations. Her time is now spent creating unique fine art fibers pieces for corporate offices, restaurants, and private collectors. Her work has been featured in multiple publications as well as on Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5. Lis has a love for the ocean, born from childhood summers spent on Nantucket and her love for the island is often reflected in her work. She’s also an avid animal lover, reality tv watcher, and a lifelong Martha Stewart fan.
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