The Art of Reuse: Interwoven Weaving

From Austin Creative Reuse –

Come join us for an exciting weaving workshop!

In this weaving workshop hosted by Austin Creative Reuse, we will weave on embroidery hoops and small looms that are made from matte board. In this workshop, we will use some basic weaving techniques and learn how to make looms from reclaimed materials including cardboard and embroidery hoops. In addition to beautiful handmade batik fabric, yarn and wool will be available to use for our personal weavings.

About Batik by Design and Melissa

In my art, I use Batik (a wax-dye resist process) to create color and shapes. I enjoy the element of surprise in dyeing fabric, with its many layers and vibrant colors. While I’m mostly a collage artist, in recent years I have also been weaving with batik fabric.

I facilitate collage and weaving workshops with children and adults at events including Maker Faire, local schools and community centers. Space is provided with intention to create art, nurture community and to show that the possibilities are virtually limitless. In these workshops, participants are invited to create an individual artwork and contribute to a community artwork. I call my weaving workshops Interwoven. The woven artworks are a visual representation of connection and interconnection of community.