Learn Tapestry Weaving

Discover the meditative art of tapestry weaving in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. Whether you're drawn to textiles, looking for a new creative outlet, or simply curious about how woven cloth is made, this 2.5-hour class is the perfect entry point. You'll learn to set up your loom, understand warp and weft, and use basic weaving techniques to build a small finished piece to take home the same day. All looms, yarn, and tools are provided — just bring your curiosity and creativity. This is a welcoming, low-pressure space to slow down, make something with your hands, and connect with a community of fellow makers.

Attendees will leave with a completed mini tapestry, plus tips and resources for continuing their weaving practice at home.

Instructor: Haley Houseman

What to bring: Nothing. All materials and tools for class are provided.

Level: Any. Ages 10+.

Prerequisites: None!

Date/Time: Monday, November 16 from 6:30 - 9 pm.

This class will run with 3 to 10 students.

About the teacher:

Haley Houseman is a lifelong sewist who learned at her mother’s side as soon as she could reach the foot pedal. With a deep family history of sewing, tailoring, and craft education, she brings generations of knowledge to the classroom—along with a love of making that spans projects from her own wedding dress to reupholstered armchairs.

Based in Massachusetts, Haley is a writer who explores craft, material culture, and environmental history in her work. She has taught sewing to beginners and returning makers in private sessions, women’s clubs, and workshops at venues like Labor in Vain, and also runs a popular mending pop-up around the North Shore. Her classes aim to demystify the crafts we yearn to learn, and are rooted in both skill-building and storytelling—helping students feel at home with their tools and empowered to bring their ideas to life.