Brought to the Columbia Fibres Guild by Jennifer Marcus

Registration is closed

Contact info@columbiafibresguild.org if you have any questions. 

CLASS DETAILS 

LOCATION: 

Hood River County Public Library, 502 State St., Hood River, OR 

WHEN: 

Sunday, September 28, 2025 9:30am – 2pm (time changed!), bring your own lunch 

SUPPLIES YOU NEED TO BRING:

•  Warp string - poly/cotton, 8/4 thread works well, approx. 22 yds., neutral color

•  Yarn - assortment of colors for your tapestry creation, any medium, wool works well. Here’s a place to use your stash leftovers

• Scissors 

• Tapestry needle – not necessary but bring if you like to use one

SKILL LEVEL: 

All levels from beginners to advanced. No prior knowledge required

PROGRAM AGENDA (5 hours, includes one-hour lunch break.) 

INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCTION 

Jennifer shares her background and journey with tapestry weaving. 

WHAT TO WEAVE? 

Ideas… 

Intro to the use of a “Cartoon”, different approaches. 

WARP THE LOOM 

• Discuss tension

• Discuss use of sword and fringe sticks

BEGIN WEAVING 

Jennifer demonstrates the following techniques: 

• Full row weaving 

• Connecting two colors ●

• Weaving and connecting different shapes 

WRAP UP 

Jennifer demonstrates finishing techniques: 

• Cutting off the finished piece from the loom 

• Tying off the warp and threads 

Participants take home their tapestry loom and weaving project along with written instructions.