Dahlia Popovits has been designing and weaving extraordinary clothes and accessories for over 40 years. Utilizing her award winning handwoven textiles, made with the finest yarns from around the world, she is happy to be able to share her knowledge through her upcoming workshops.

Tapestry Wall Hanging Workshop

 Explore the world of color and texture through this 5 hour tapestry weaving class where you will leave with a finished wall hanging of your own design.

If you're looking for a relaxing class, learn to weave a gorgeous handmade wall hanging, then join this weaving class available to all skill levels! In this class, you'll learn how to make a handmade tapestry and gain the knowledge to continue with your new craft. We will review and learn all the basic skills for weaving, starting with how to warp your loom. You can be as creative as you want and use yarn of various weights and textures to match your unique style. You will learn a variety of popular weaving techniques including plain weave, soumak, rya knots and tapestry techniques. Dahlia, who has had decades of experience in weaving, will guide you and answer any questions from start to finish! Weaving can be very soothing.. a true de stressor! Unwind your mind and zone out with this creative project. 

Weave a Table Runner & Placemats 

Learn to master the art of hand weaving and weave a table runner and 2 placemats to be taken home at the end of the class. No previous experience is necessary, as you will be guided by Dahlia through the weaving, design and finishing process.  We will be weaving with repurposed cotton fabric strips and luxury yarns on rigid heddle looms.  Each student will be encouraged to see this way of weaving as a potential form of art and design which will be foremost in determining a unique table runner and coordinating placemats. Consider bringing your own fabrics to cut into strips and weave with. These can include a son’s flannel shirt, a husband’s neckties, patterned sheets which are no longer in service, etc.  Dahlia will have many cotton fabric strips and yarns to choose from as well.

WEAVE A CLASPED WEFT SCARF

Weave your own, uniquely designed generously proportioned scarf in a clasped weft technique using luxury yarns, and wear your scarf home at the end of the session. This is a fun workshop to learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom, and enjoy the company of other weavers while weaving your own scarf. No previous experience is necessary, as you will be guided by Dahlia through the weaving design and finishing process.  

INFINITY SCARF
Weave a handwoven infinity scarf using colors and textures of your choosing.  No previous experience is required, and you’ll go home with a wearable finished infinity scarf at the end of the session. 

 TOTE BAG

Learn to weave your own tote bag on a pre set rigid heddle loom using re purposed cotton strips of fabric, along with a wide selection of quality yarns. You will weave and create your own individual design which will be customized to your aesthetic. Once the fabric has been woven, Dahlia will assemble your tote on a sewing machine, and sew on the handles, and you get to go home with your own hand woven tote bag.

WARPING A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM 

This workshop is designed to give students a thorough and intensive grounding in direct warping and hand weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Learn to warp and dress a rigid heddle loom through direct warping. We will explore choosing type and composition of warp yarns, calculating yarn requirements for projects, sett analyses, and fabric finishing techniques. You will make a warp which will be of your own design, weave it off and remove from the loom by the end of the class. No experience is necessary. You will have the option of taking home a new Schacht 15” Cricket loom ($240.00), that is fully assembled, at the end of the class. This is a 2 day workshop. Hours- 10-3, both days. Materials Fee: $35

Only the finest designer yarns are used for weaving during the class.  All yarns are natural fiber, and many are limited edition yarns from all corners of the world. Cotton, silk, rayon, bamboo, ribbons, chenille, boucles, all of varying thicknesses and colors will be available. Your class fee includes use of a portable rigid heddle loom pre-warped and ready for weaving as well as an extensive  variety of natural fibers to choose. Classes are limited to 6 people per session. This is a great experience for groups of friends or family members for a fun time!