22ND NOVEMBER FREE MINDFUL WEAVING ART WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

Description

Come and join us to learn this beautiful meditative technique and let your mind and

body relax with your hands engaged in this amazing creative and mindful activity.

Weaving is a technique that has existed for thousands of years, present in every

culture across the globe. You can weave with various materials and we will be using

only upcycled wool and other textile pieces. You are also more than welcome to

bring your own fabric scraps or wool and incorporate them it into your project.

During the 3 hours workshop, you will learn how to set up a basic weaving loom, see

some examples, and discuss various possibilities how they could be incorporated

into clothing and fashion projects. This workshop will familiarise you with basic

weaving techniques. We will cover how to prepare a loom, the plain weave and the

soumak stitch. You should be able to complete a small wall hanging about size A6

(4,1x5,8 inches) or a bookmark if you are a complete beginner.

This workshop is led by Anna Baran, a trauma informed designer, artist, and maker based in the north of Edinburgh. She has always drawn inspiration from the sea, with her walks to local beaches, particularly Wardie Bay during the lockdown, becoming not only a source of new ideas for her artistic practice but also a way to gather materials such as driftwood, pieces of plastic ropes, and seashells.

Anna has consistently sought to incorporate upcycled materials into her art, using her work to raise environmental awareness and promote art as an accessible medium for self-expression, regardless of financial circumstances.

In addition to participating in various art exhibitions and fashion-related events, she has delivered a wide range of art and craft workshops to diverse communities across Edinburgh.

This FREE workshop is for Adults women only and is sponsored by CORRA and HENRY DUNCAN GRANTS

By attending this class you release Anna Baran, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.

Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.