In this beginner class, Amber will share from start to finish how to weave and stitch one of her signature woven and waxed canvas backpacks. Students will come in to a pre warped loom so we can jump right into the fun stuff, weaving two to three unique panels of rug cloth on the floor loom using a variety of wool and cotton yarns. Playing with color and texture, we will allow ourselves to connect to the vibrant city of Minneapolis to inspire our cloth creations.

In the second half we will learn simple skills for using an industrial sewing machine, leather working, and how to apply rivets to cloth. Amber will share her unique sculptural approach to weaving and sewing that she has honed over the last 16 years. In the end each student will be able to go home with their own beautiful, durable, and unique day pack to carry for many years to come. This is a beginner class but sewing skills are helpful.

This class will be held in my new studio in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. Address will be provided upon confirmation of signup.

$1100 + Material Fee $250

Workshop #1 — May 6-9 (3 student max)

Or

Workshop #2 — May 8-11 (3 student max)

Day 1- 9-5pm (1 hr lunch break)

Day 2 9-5pm (1 hr lunch break)

Day 3 11-4 (1 hr lunch break)

Day 4 11-2/3

Suggested Tools to Bring Along:

• 1 pad of Post-it notes

• Scissors

• Tape measure

• Notebook

• Pen/pencil

Cancellation Policy:

1/2 refund within 2 weeks of class start date

No refund under 2 weeks of class start date