The "GIVE IT A GO" loom

 During the workshop, we had the opportunity to

"GIVE IT A GO"  using mini looms donated by 

Creative Fibre, to practice weaving.

 Not only was it an opportunity to sharpen up

on an almost forgotten about technique..

 it gave people the opportunity to relax,

chat and those more experienced 

were able to help and encourage those

 that weren't so confident in weaving

 Some liked to "GIVE IT A GO" with the loom upright

 others found it easier to lay it horizontally

on a firm surface or a table

 Learning the way to join two colours

So if you have never tried weaving don't let that 

stop you coming into the BACH to "Give it a GO"

There will be experienced weavers available 

to help and the mini looms are great for ALL AGES,

young and old to try their hand at weaving...

When you are ready you can add your "mark"

 to the Whangarei Community Tapestry.

Be sure to read all about the Tapestry Project

 by clicking on all the tab links above.

Tapestry Workshop at The BACH, March 2013

Here's a few photos of a workshop held 

at the BACH to "wet your appetite"

The "warps" ..metres and meters of this thread

from Sweden, anxiously awaiting the "wefts"

Jackie Addenbrook explaining how

the Tapestry weaving is done

People from the Working Community and

Creative Fibre Weaving group at the workshop

Beautifully (hand turned?) wooden bobbins.

These have been donated for use

by the creative Fibre Group.

Jackie (on right) explaining how weaving works.

The Story board...lots of information about the history of weaving,

the inspiration for the project, making the loom, selecting the fleece etc

Beverly demonstrates how to secure

the wool when you've finished weaving

for the time being. It then hangs,

suspended for the next weaver...

Listening attentively to instructions

and learning weaving techniques.

Watching Beverly using one of the "Give it a go" looms..

 Then others were invited to "Give it a Go"

What a great sense of community!

Welcome to The Whangarei Community Tapestry Project Blog.

Here you will find information about the story behind the inspiration for a community tapestry, the history of weaving, regular updates about the tapestry with photos, and a commentary of people involved in project.

We hope you will come and take an interest in being involved in this wonderful community project!