Beyond the Potholder: Weaving with Unusual and Found Materials - Online Workshop with Suzanne Hokanson

I am delighted to welcome guest teacher Suzanne Hokanson for an inspirational online workshop on the truly limitless possibilities of what materials you can use to weave with on your potholder loom.

In this two hour class, hear from Suzanne as she explores the almost limitless possibilities of what you can weave with. After showing the wide range of weavings she's created, participants will be able to make their own unique weaving using materials they have at hand. Think of fabric strips, ribbon, raffia, novelty yarns, wire, metal etc. All these materials can be used to make a weaving that can be used as a trivet, a unique patch or pocket on a garment or even a wallhanging. 

Suzanne will also talk about her recently completed series of 11 Potholder Pro weavings she created for a New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) funded exhibit called Plattsburgh Works: a handwoven celebration of local products and the workers who create them, which incorporated scraps from 11 different local manufacturers. She wove and embellished her weavings with everything from solder to aluminum tile edging, crystal and tire pieces, to inhaler gaskets and coated wire. She'll also be encouraging you to apply for similar grants in your area to inspire your new art work. Oh, the possibilities!

This is the ideal class for those wanting to push the boundaries of what is traditionally possible in small loom weaving and who want to explore where their art can really take them. We hope you can join us for this essential class to take your work to the next level.