Kids, teens and their adults can learn about the ancient art of weaving from local members of the Frances Irwin Handweavers Guild.
Participants will be introduced to basic techniques on a table top loom, and then try their hand at adding to a collective weave on the loom. The cumulative result of the weave will then be displayed at the library at a later time. Traditional hand spinning on a spinning wheel will also be demonstrated. The Francis Irwin Handweavers is a guild of more than 40 active fiber enthusiasts who meet once a month in Sussex County, New Jersey, to explore weaving and fiber-related topics. Founded in the 1960s, the guild is a tremendous resource for the beginner weaver. No registration; drop-in, on a first come-first served basis.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Families | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | STEM | Children's Programs | Arts & Crafts |
TAGS: | weaving | Stem | spinning | Makers Day | Maker | Handweaving | Handweavers | Frances Irwin Handweavers Guild | fiber arts |
Mon, May 29 | Closed |
Tue, May 30 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, May 31 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Jun 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Jun 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Jun 03 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Jun 04 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
50 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel: 973-744-0500
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org
185 Bellevue Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
Tel: 973-744-0500 ext. 2285
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org