Portable Looms and Weaving

A 4-week Studio Class. Learn how to assemble your own lap loom, designed to be collapsible, and then with it weave your own creation! In this course, students will learn about the best yarns and tools to use, warps and wefts, and various weave structures. Finally, students will take their creations off the loom and professionally finish them for display or functional use. In addition, students will get the opportunity to create a warp-faced weave with a small-scale inkle-like loom, that attaches to any stable structure like a tree or post, and weave a narrow belt, band or ribbon. 

Days: Saturdays, May 31 - June 21, 2025

Time: 10pm-3pm

Location: Warehouse bldg., FIber Department. 

Instructor: Rebecca Vaughan creates sculptural installations and evolving social practice projects. These include such elements as those of gendered experiences: bread-baking, fiber-based techniques, matrilineal traditions of hand poke tattooing, as well as construction tools and equipment. Vaughan is a member of ArtNauts, an art collective that exhibits only in countries healing from conflict and contention. She previously served as the Artistic Director of PlatteForum, a non-profit that hosts artists-in-residence from all over the world. Ms. Vaughan was the Program Director for the Art Students League of Denver and was the Chair of Fine Arts and Head of Sculpture at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.

Supplies: A lap loom kit will be provided. The instructor will contact registered students directly regarding other supplies needed to bring. CAMPUS MAP

Parking: Parking is available in any of the (NON-RESERVED) KCAI parking lot spaces across campus. RESERVED spaces are available for use after 5 pm on weekdays and on weekends. There is also available street parking surrounding KCAI campus. Please allow about 10-15 minutes to park and locate your classroom.

Refunds: Registered participants can receive refunds to the original payment method (Studio Fee minus Humanitix Fee) up to 14 days before the first class.