$10.00 Materials fee, or PWYC

About the Workshop

In this workshop you will learn basic techniques to create a wall hanging on a frame loom. Ana will walk you through what you need to know to set up a warp, talk about weaving terminology, and describe which yarns work best for weaving. You will learn plain weave techniques to allow you to make simple shapes that can be applied to more complex compositions. You will be able to experiment with different yarns, design a colour palette and learn how to finish a weaving to hang on the wall. Materials will be provided. Ages 10+

About the Artist

Ana Diab is a multidisciplinary artist and art librarian living on unceded Coast Salish territories. Before receiving a MLIS from the University of Western Ontario, Ana studied art at Capilano College from 2004-2006. She has worked as a librarian at Emily Carr University of Art + Design since 2016. She maintains a creative practice that involves tapestry weaving, printmaking, and contemporary dance. Her work explores themes of feminism and craft, and climate change. Her weavings have been featured on album covers and in private collections in Vancouver. She is currently working on a series of weavings depicting mine sites in Canada.