Exploring Weaving: The Dancing Tiger Team at 2021 Visual Arts Center

Today, The Dancing Tiger team had the pleasure of attending a fantastic weaving workshop at the 2021 Visual Arts Center, led by the talented Abby Wall.

The free workshop was an introduction to weaving, and we were excited to dive into this traditional yet versatile craft.

As we arrived, all the equipment was neatly set out, ready for us to begin.

The session started with preparing our looms—we double-wound them and carefully selected our yarns, considering colors and textures to create unique woven pieces. To secure our weaves, we began with a twinning stitch, a foundational technique that helps anchor the threads.

From there, we moved into the main weaving process, learning how to control tension while working in a diagonal direction. The use of a comb was essential in keeping our weave neat and even.

One of the most interesting parts of the session was discovering how to adapt our weaving techniques when switching between different yarn thicknesses. Abby guided us through the process, ensuring we achieved a balanced and cohesive final piece.

To complete our weavings, we finished with another twinning stitch before carefully cutting them off the loom.

The final step was threading in the loose ends to secure everything in place, leaving us with a finished piece of handmade woven art.

The session was an enriching experience, offering a hands-on opportunity to learn a new skill in a relaxed and creative environment. A huge thank you to Abby Wall and the 2021 Visual Arts Center for hosting such an engaging and educational workshop—we can’t wait to incorporate these techniques into our future projects!