Mini Tapestry Weaving
About Mini Tapestry Weaving
Unleash your creativity in this hands on workshop designed for beginners and craft lovers alike! Using simple, accessible materials, including some you may already have at home, you’ll create a beautiful mini tapestry to hang on a naturally fallen wooden branch. With step by step guidance and room for personal expression, you’ll leave with a one of a kind piece of fiber art and the inspiration to keep weaving.
What will students learn:
Students will learn:
-The basics of tapestry weaving, including key terms and tools
-How to design a simple tapestry and warp a loom
-Essential weaving techniques to build shapes, textures, and patterns
-Tips for finishing and displaying your work
-How to recreate the process at home using everyday materials
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
There are no materials that need to be brought by the students. However, students are welcome to bring yarn from home if they have yarn they would like to use.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit which includes:
All materials covered by instructor.
Pre-class Homework
None
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 16
Skill Level
All Levels
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to crafters of all levels with no prior weaving experience required. The most challenging part of the process may be tying tight knots, but the instructor will provide hands on support and guidance throughout. All you need is an interest in fiber art and a willingness to try something new!
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 4-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 15
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Leeman Smith
Hello! I'm Leeman Smith, a dedicated textile artist and illustrator based in Raleigh. My journey with textile arts began as a personal exploration, and now I’m excited to share my passion through teaching. In my Small Tapestry Weaving Workshop, I guide students step-by-step through the basics of weaving, using simple, everyday materials like cardboard looms and household tools.
Back to Carolina FiberFestAbout Lessonface, PBC & the Carolina FiberFest
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. The 20th annual Carolina FiberFest is March 13-14, 2026 at the NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh NC. Workshops will be held Thurs. March 12 - Sat. March 14, 2026.