Adventures in Paper Weaving (January 2026)
About Adventures in Paper Weaving (January 2026)
Ever wonder if it’s possible to weave just a little faster? Dip your toes into weaving paper! We will begin by viewing the diverse work of several artists working in this medium today. I will demonstrate how to choose papers for weaving, how to decorate them yourself if you choose to do that, how to cut strips, choose a weave structure, and how to do the actual weaving. We will emphasize choosing papers and weave structures that create maximum visual interest and interaction between image and weave. Finally, we will look at how to finish and mount your completed weaving. Your “homework” will be to make a small paper weaving during the week, between our two main sessions, and if you like, to share it with the class during our second session. I will share several handouts and resources.
The capacity for this class is 25 students.
Class Materials
Students will want to provide:
• Papers: either printed photographs or decorated papers (painted or found papers). A weight of 90-140 lb is ideal—something heavier than 20-lb printer paper is easier to weave with, if possible. If you choose to decorate or paint your own papers, you will need the necessary paints, brushes, etc.
• Tools to cut paper into 1/4” strips: EITHER a rotary paper trimmer OR a ruler, cutting mat and x-acto or utility knife. (I have not had good luck with a paper shredder and have not tried a pasta machine.)
• Blue painter's tape or (preferred) white artist’s tape. Try to avoid scotch tape or masking tape.
• Scissors for cutting paper.
• Work surface: piece of cardboard, foam core or mat board at least 2” larger on all sides than the papers you are weaving with.
• Pick-up stick: a wooden or metal kebab skewer.
Age Range
Teens and Adults
Skill Level
Open to all levels - No experience necessary
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When
The class will meet for two weekly 2-hour live online sessions.
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Molly Elkind
Molly has focused on weaving for 14 years, but she is also fluent in papermaking, mixed media collage, and other fiber techniques. For the past decade she has pursued tapestry weaving; this work culminated in a solo show in 2018 in Atlanta, just before she relocated to New Mexico in 2018.
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