Botanical Woven Wall Hangings Workshop

Botanical Wall Hangings Workshop

November 1st, 11am-2pm

Class length: 3 hours

Let’s Weave! In this workshop, students will learn the basics of frame loom weaving—from warping the loom and drafting a design, to essential tapestry techniques. I’ll demonstrate how to incorporate a variety of flowers (sourced from Stems) and leaves into their weaving to create unique, one-of-a-kind botanical pieces. I’ll also guide each participant through every step of the process, helping them to develop their own personal weaving style.

The session will include a brief introduction to the history of tapestry weaving, as well as sources of inspiration. Students will leave the class with a small wall hanging or “woven drawing” of their own creation.

This is a beginner-friendly workshop, but all skill levels are welcome. Weaving is a highly tactile, sensory experience, and participants are encouraged to explore texture, material, color, and pattern freely during class time. All materials are included, and each student will receive a Hello Loom to take home so they can continue their project or further develop their weaving practice. You’ll also receive a PDF with additional resources for ongoing learning and inspiration.

About the instructor: 

Jessie Mordine Young is a Brooklyn-based artist who researches, writes about, curates, makes and teaches textile art. In one of her more recent bodies of work, she embarked on a project of creating daily artworks, which she calls “woven drawings” or “thread sketches.” These pieces directly connect to her experiences in nature, where color and texture become tangible references to memory. Jessie is a recent graduate (2021) from the Masters Program in the History of Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture at the Bard Graduate Center in New York City. She received her BFA in 2015 from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) with a dual degree in Art History and Studio Art in Fiber and Material Studies. She is a part-time lecturer/faculty in the MFA Textiles Program and the Interior Design program at Parsons School of Design. You can view her woven work here.

We have one scholarship space (50% off the workshop cost) reserved for someone in need of financial assistance. Priority will be given to QTBIPOC and BIPOC individuals. This scholarship is available on a first come first serve basis. Please email hi@jessiemordineyoung.com to inquire!

More Info:

• This is an in-person workshop
• Students will have all needed materials to complete a weaving during the workshop
• Looms are used during workshops and available for purchase to take home
• The workshop will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes early.
• Our studio is located at 96 Knickerbocker Ave (corner of Thames) in Bushwick
• Each ticket is valid for enough materials for 1 guest
• All tickets are final sale and non-transferable
• Workshops take place rain, shine or snow to bring you flowers regardless of the elements 🙂
• Each workshop guest will receive 20% off all in-store shopping and complimentary wine or 0% abv kombucha from our neighbors at Henry’s Wine & Spirit and BKE! #shopsmall #supportlocal