Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 4 hours

Instructor: Jennifer Fleischer

Join us for a relaxing, creative afternoon and learn the basics of Tapestry Weaving! In this beginner workshop you will acquire all the skills you need to create and design your very own textile. You even get to take home your own loom, so that you can continue your weaving journey.

In this workshop you will learn:

•  All about looms and the tools associated with weaving

•  The difference between the warp and weft and how to set up a loom

•  All the various stitches including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots

•  How to add fringe and tassels

•  How to incorporate a variety of fiber weights and textures

•  How to plan and execute your own design

**Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the Instructor:

Fiber artist Jennifer Fleischer is the owner and founder of Ibu Textiles, a line of woven products created in Nashville, TN. She designs and weaves each unique piece by hand. With the use of floor and frame looms, she blends traditional and experimental techniques. Her current work exhibits a strong design aesthetic inspired by Jennifer’s experiences seeking peace and calm in an urban environment. Traveling plays a vital role in her inspiration as well, as the brand’s name itself, Ibu, means ‘Mother’ in Indonesian. Originally from New York, Jennifer happily calls Nashville home with her husband, Nate, multiple plants and more yarn than she knows what to do with. You can find her work at IbuTextiles.com and on Instagram @Ibu_Textiles

Introduction to Floral Design

Learn the theories and concepts utilized in professional floral design, and create your own take-home floral arrangement from flowers of seasonal varieties and colors.

Instructor Stacy Wiatrak will discuss and demonstrate how to employ each element using a variety of materials, as well as specifics about the care and handling of various florals and greenery.

All materials will be included.

Stacy Wiatrak is a highly accomplished floral designer and instructor who carries multiple distinctions through her professional journey. As the founder of esteemed flower shop Laurel and Leaf, she has specialized in custom arrangements for her impressive client list. Stacy has received accolades for her work, including being listed in the top 20 florists in the South by Southern Living Magazine, named Voter’s Choice in Nashville House and Home Magazine for five consecutive years, and consistently placed in the top three florists on Yelp. Her instructor credentials include workshops for corporate groups, community groups, schools, and even private gatherings. She is now semi-retired and enjoying traveling with her husband.

Read more about Stacy’s accomplishments in Southern Living and House And Home Nashville.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Introduction to Floral Design

Learn the theories and concepts utilized in professional floral design, and create your own take-home floral arrangement from flowers of seasonal varieties and colors.

Instructor Stacy Wiatrak will discuss and demonstrate how to employ each element using a variety of materials, as well as specifics about the care and handling of various florals and greenery.

All materials will be included.

Stacy Wiatrak is a highly accomplished floral designer and instructor who carries multiple distinctions through her professional journey. As the founder of esteemed flower shop Laurel and Leaf, she has specialized in custom arrangements for her impressive client list. Stacy has received accolades for her work, including being listed in the top 20 florists in the South by Southern Living Magazine, named Voter’s Choice in Nashville House and Home Magazine for five consecutive years, and consistently placed in the top three florists on Yelp. Her instructor credentials include workshops for corporate groups, community groups, schools, and even private gatherings. She is now semi-retired and enjoying traveling with her husband.

Read more about Stacy’s accomplishments in Southern Living and House And Home Nashville.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.