We will learn the basics of weaving, including warp preparation, dressing the loom, and basic loom-controlled/weaver-controlled weaves. We will look at the use of weaving in contemporary art as well as historical uses. Participants will make a series of samples to help them grasp the workings of the loom and different materials experimentation is encouraged. Participants will be challenged to think about craft, concept, and formal issues within their work.

fibers cohort Summer 2024 Alternating Wednesdays 6 to 9pm June 12th -August 21st see all the dates below

This Fibers Cohort will be led by Sam Fields, the cohort is designed for artists/crafts people interested in incorporating textile-based processes into their practice and or developing the skills they already have. Demonstrations, artist presentations, and critique will be structured around the needs and interests of each participant. Over the course of three  months  we will create a space of communal learning and sharing with the goal of deepening skills, concepts, and community. Participants will have access to frame looms, backstrap looms, a shared table loom, knitting machines, sewing machines and sergers, hot and cold water dye equipment, wet and dry felting equipment, hand equipment for knitting crocheting and embroidery along with some supplies. The Studio will be open for studio time from 6-9pm on the Wednesdays we are not meeting. We are limited to a cohort of six participants.

Dates: June 12th, 26th July 10th ,24th August 7th, 21st

Just a reminder as with all our offerings there are sliding scale spaces, please reach out to Sam, at samanthafields@clothcollaborative.space for this option.