Workshop: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00
event, Workshop

Workshop: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama

 

Learn Yoroke-Ori from a contemporary weaving master from Japan. This rare and unique technique will elevate your two-shaft loom skills!

+ This workshop will be the same as the one held on Sepotember 29th. As it is a small class, it will be held twice. Please choose one of the dates.
++ We recommend also attending a workshop on Kasuri dyeing, which will add to your skills and help you create even more beautiful Yoroke weaving.

 
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Workshop: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama
Sep
29
10:00 AM10:00
event, Workshop

Workshop: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama

 

Learn Yoroke-Ori from a contemporary weaving master from Japan. This rare and unique technique will elevate your two-shaft loom skills!

+ This workshop will be the same as the one held on October 5th. As it is a small class, it will be held twice. Please choose one of the dates.
++ We recommend also attending a workshop on Kasuri dyeing, which will add to your skills and help you create even more beautiful Yoroke weaving.

 
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Talk + Presentation: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama
Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00
Workshop, event

Talk + Presentation: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama

 

Admission: $30 (advanced reservation or at the door)

Join a part of NYTM for an exciting event featuring a talk and presentation by textile artist Join a part of NYTM for an exciting event featuring a talk and presentation by textile artist Yukiko Yokoyama, renowned for her YOROKE weaving (aka Onduree weaving technique). This in-person event is a rare opportunity to meet Yokoyama, visiting from Japan, and discover the beauty of this contemporary meticulous craft. During the presentation, you will learn about her 50 years of experience in dyeing and weaving while demonstrating with a loom and viewing her work. You will also hear stories from her creations and participate in a Q&A session. Even if you can't attend her other workshops or are just starting to weave, don't miss this!

Yokoyama's Facebook
Dream Weavers (Yokoyama's weaving school)

 
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Exhibition: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama
Sep
7
to Oct 6
event

Exhibition: YOROKE-ORI (Ondulé Weaving) by Yukiko Yokoyama

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Loop of the Loom is proud to participate in New York Textile Month 2024 with a series of exciting events featuring the acclaimed Japanese textile artist Yukiko Yokoyama, renowned for her YOROKE-ORI (also known as Ondulé weaving technique). This is a rare opportunity to admire Yokoyama's breathtaking textile artworks, which combine her yoroke-ori technique with warp dyeing, leaving a profound impression on all who visit.

This solo exhibition in New York, her first in eight years, showcases the culmination of her Yoroke-ori work to date, bridging it to future generations. Yokoyama will bring her works and passion from Japan, attending the event in person. She hopes many will take this opportunity to learn about Yoroke-ori. Additionally, Yokoyama will offer a weaving and dyeing workshop during New York Textile Month.

Reception party: Thursday, October 3, 6pm - 8pm

About the Artist:
Yukiko Yokoyama is a textile artist with over 50 years of weaving experience. Through teaching, she has deepened her own creative practice, fusing various techniques to produce a wide range of works. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, to a family of kimono merchants, Yokoyama is also the daughter of a hibakusha (atomic bomb survivor). She studied textiles at Musashino Art University and later learned from the renowned fiber artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam at the Bunka Gakuin Art & Craft Institute.

In 1977, she founded her textile art studio, Dream Weavers, where she creates her own works and teaches students. Since then, she has opened classes in four cities and nurtured many students. Deeply captivated by "Yoroke-ori”, she developed her own techniques, combining them with dyeing methods. She has won numerous awards at major craft exhibitions in Japan, and at the age of 40, her work was recognized and purchased by the legendary kimono textile artisan Itchiku Kubota. Her works have been exhibited not only in Japan but also in Germany, New York, and Paris.

"Yoroke-ori" is a technique that creates wave-like patterns by altering the spacing of warp threads using a specialized fan reed. Yukiko Yokoyama is a pioneer of Yoroke-ori globally. In addition to weaving, she loves singing and has taught popular music and chanson.


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Artist Workshop: Create a Finnish Design-Inspired Woven Wall Art
Apr
13
4:00 PM16:00

Artist Workshop: Create a Finnish Design-Inspired Woven Wall Art

 
 

This workshop includes an artist talk and practical guidance from Satu Nisu. Create unique wall art with sustainability in mind.

At the beginning of the workshop, in a talk led by Jenni, Satu will share her weaving journey inspired by the forests of her country, Finland, and special techniques focused on using recycled materials.
In the practical weaving session that follows, Satu will teach how to breathe new life into the materials you bring in. Creating individual pieces with leftover fabric to avoid material going to waste.  Your textiles will become modern interior textile art without adding extra cost to the environment.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn unique weaving skills from the artist and contribute to sustainable artistry.

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Exhibition: Nature's Wonders - Textile Impressions of Finnish Landscape by Satu Nisu
Apr
4
to Apr 27
Workshop

Exhibition: Nature's Wonders - Textile Impressions of Finnish Landscape by Satu Nisu

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Celebrate Earth Day Month with Satu Nisu, a textile artist from Finland!
Her original woven works have brought the concept of "森林浴 shinrinyoku" (forest bathing in Japanese).
Satu is known for her unique interior design textiles made by hand weaving in her country and this is her debut in the US. Loop of the Loom - DUMBO is displaying three textile tapestries during the Art in DUMBO and DUMBO Open Studios events, as well as throughout the month of Earth Day. Satu's textile arts echo the subtle whisper of trees. Experience the beauty and creativity of Satu's weaving journey firsthand!

She finds her passion and inspiration in the diverse nature of Finland, especially in the forests.

 
 
 

About the artist:
Satu's story is one of unexpected discovery and determination. Initially drawn to interior design, she stumbled into the world of textiles by accident. What sets Satu's weaving apart is not just her technical skill, but also her keen eye for design and her ability to infuse each masterpiece with a unique perspective.  Her textiles blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design, creating a unique attraction that tells the story of Finnish nature, passion, and artistry beyond just fabric.
Satu's studio is located in the Eastern part of Finland, in a city called Kuopio.

This exhibition is participation in the Art in Dumbo Open Studios on April 13 and 14, organized by @art_dumbo + @dumbo_brooklyn.
The Open Studios is a fantastic art tour that happens around the neighborhood in DUMBO where you can discover and connect with over 140 artists and art organizations - and yes, we're one of them! Be sure to come along and enjoy the show!

 
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Bengala Dye Workshop III: Bengala x Indigo - Study Japanese Color Palette
Sep
17
10:00 AM10:00
Bengala, event, Workshop

Bengala Dye Workshop III: Bengala x Indigo - Study Japanese Color Palette

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Bengala Dye Workshop II: 1-Day Course: Ancient Color from the Soil
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00
Bengala, Workshop, event

Bengala Dye Workshop II: 1-Day Course: Ancient Color from the Soil

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Bengala Dye Workshop I: Crafting Journey with a Handmade Bengala Bag
Sep
15
11:00 AM11:00
Workshop, Bengala, event

Bengala Dye Workshop I: Crafting Journey with a Handmade Bengala Bag

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Exhibition: Cloth of Time by Yutaka Obuchi
Sep
8
to Oct 8
Bengala, Workshop, event

Exhibition: Cloth of Time by Yutaka Obuchi

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Loop of the Loom invites you to "Cloth of Time", a one-month event delving deep into the connection between ancient dyes, cloth, and humans.
Yutaka Obuchi, one of the world's few Bengala dye craftsmen and artists, will be invited from Japan to New York to hold five workshops including a lecture and exhibition of his work.


 
 
 

“My daily work is making pigments.
From the soil, I dye cloth, with the colors I've created.
Everyday I grind with care,
with mortar and pestle
till the particles are fine,
imaging as I work how they will intertwine with the fibers.
With fire produces various color through changes in temperature
This is the way of Bengala.
Yellow, orange, vermilion, red, burnt sienna…

When dyeing, I move my hands gently, vibrating the particles of soil tenderly.
Sometimes, I must knead with vigor, entwining the dye with fibers, a delicate embrace.
Working with hand is a dialogue with the materials.
With a gentle touch, the colors respond with grace,
With a troubled mind, the colors won't find their place.

Each day, I seek a tranquil mind,
as difficult as that may be.
What I hold dear is that I give my all in everything I do.
Embracing the wisdom from our ancestors,
Beyond mere fashion, beyond mere business,
Our ancestors crafted cloth for their children and loved ones,
dyeing and weaving by hand.
What humans devote to their craft is beautiful and brimming with life.
Tying, binding, folding, tapping, and dyeing the cloth.
The layers of processes absorb into the cloth creating a cloth of time, a cloth with soul.

From Japanese traditional skills to the ancient handcrafts of the world,
I embrace the spirit of the beautiful hand made which is disappearing.
To you and our children, I pass this textile art.
Marking new times, together, with our hands.”

Yutaka Obuchi

 
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Nuno Felting Advanced Workshop
Dec
4
2:00 PM14:00
Workshop

Nuno Felting Advanced Workshop

Indigo nuno felt scarf 3.jpg

Prior Nuno felting experience is not a requirement, for a craft enthusiastic like you you'll pick it up in no time! If you have already tried freestyle Nuno felting, this workshop is a great way to develop your skills and repertoire
Unlike stitching, felting creates layers that are seamless and translucent, creating a kaleidoscope of color. Using the raw fibers and a silk chiffon base, we will take advantage of the entanglement and shrinking properties of the wool. The result is a reversible and lightweight textured scarf.

Material costs included: Choose from silk chiffon fabrics in a variety of colors, merino wool fibers, lame fibers, tools and supplies

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Sep
29
6:00 PM18:00
Workshop

Gandhi's Charkha Spinning & Meditation Workshop #4

 
 

“Take to spinning (to find peace of mind). The music of the wheel will be as balm to your soul. I believe that the yarn we spin is capable of mending the broken warp and weft of our life…” – Mahatma Gandhi

 
 
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Sep
22
6:00 PM18:00
Workshop

Gandhi's Charkha Spinning & Meditation Workshop with Preeti #3

On September 22nd, we invite a guest from The New School - Parsons, Preeti Gopinath to join in the circle and talk about Gandhi and hand spinning, the principle of self-reliance, the philosophy of khadi, and the role it played in the nonviolent Indian independence movement.

 
 

“Take to spinning (to find peace of mind). The music of the wheel will be as balm to your soul. I believe that the yarn we spin is capable of mending the broken warp and weft of our life…” – Mahatma Gandhi

 
 
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Sep
15
6:00 PM18:00
Workshop

Gandhi's Charkha Spinning & Meditation Workshop #2

 

“Take to spinning (to find peace of mind). The music of the wheel will be as balm to your soul. I believe that the yarn we spin is capable of mending the broken warp and weft of our life…” – Mahatma Gandhi

 
 
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Sep
8
6:00 PM18:00
Workshop

Gandhi's Charkha Spinning & Meditation Workshop #1

 
charcha terumi.jpg
 

“Take to spinning (to find peace of mind). The music of the wheel will be as balm to your soul. I believe that the yarn we spin is capable of mending the broken warp and weft of our life…” – Mahatma Gandhi

 
 
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Sep
6
to Sep 25
event

Loop of the Loom Students Exhibition 2022 "Sensory Weaving"

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Showing through Sunday, Sep. 25

This exhibition aims to celebrate our students' and SAORI weavers’ creativity and achievements. Moreover, we have revived the weaving community in New York, just like tying broken warps, reconnecting people again after changing our lifestyle or circumstances caused by COVID. You may have weaving pieces you have made before, during, and after the pandemic. These indicate your positive change and progression in your life.
From tapestries to clothing, created by young kids and adults, with or without disabilities, our borderless arts will be displayed in the studio. Check more information and showcase your weavings at this event!

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Learn Macrame to Make a Summer Hammock Chair
May
1
10:30 AM10:30
Workshop

Learn Macrame to Make a Summer Hammock Chair

macramé workshop

with Monika Lachne

at Loop of the Loom - DUMBO

We invite a macrame artist from Costa Rica to have a special workshop this spring something that we want to learn and is one of the items we definitely want this summer. Hosted by macrame weaving expert, Monika Lachner, you will create a macrame hanging chair from scratch, learning two of the basic knots in macrame. Also, basic concepts of calibration, how to start a project, macrame basic concepts, etc. This is a day-long project, so be prepared for some serious Macrame-ing!

Hours:

10:30am - 5:30pm
The actual workshop time will be 4-5 hours but depends on your skills and pace.

Size:

  • Chair: 20" wide x 15" height* + fringes + hanging rope

  • Large hoop: 20” diameter

  • Small hoop: 15” diameter

Note:

  • The chair height won’t cover an adult’s back but can easily hold it.

  • The chair can support up to 260 lbs (120 kg). However, the post or beam that hangs the chair must be sturdy for your safety.

  • Each person will receive printed instructions before we start the workshop.

Fee: $230 (included all materials)

Cancelation Policies:

  • 100% refunded with 14 or more days’ notice prior to the reservation.

  • 100% refunded as the studio credit only with 13 or fewer days’ notice, but 48 hours prior to the class.

  • Re-scheduling is possible with a $20 fee per person after 48 hours prior to the class.

  • No refund, without notification 48 hours prior to the class.


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Apr
3
to May 1
event

Exhibition: Closer Together - by Lorenzo DiAndrea

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In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Loop of the Loom is proud to host an exhibit of works by SAORI artist and former student, Lorenzo DiAndrea. 

In 2005 when Lorenzo began weaving at Loop of Loom, aged 9, he found an artistic media that captured his love for movement, attention to detail and understanding of color and pattern. Lorenzo’s work centers on explorations of color and pattern. Over the years, Lorenzo’s weavings have included tapestries highlighting themes of clumped fibers and small textures, while consistently showcasing stripes. Lorenzo’s work reflects his innate ability to spread joy and generosity, while opening pathways for interconnection among people and places. He is able to use his skills and knowledge of weaving to nurture important relationships with family, friends and community. As you take in, and move with the color, pattern, texture of Lorenzo’s expressions, may you feel his invitation for reconnection that brings us “closer together.”

Closer Together highlights selected SAORI woven pieces created by Lorenzo between 2008 and 2022.

Opening Night: Thursday 7th April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

Lorenzo’s work has been featured in SAORI exhibitions, public spaces, Artsee Tours and at fundraising events throughout New Jersey. Young Audiences honored Lorenzo with the 2019 NJ Governor's Award in Arts Education. In the spring of 2019, Lorenzo was named as one of fifteen noteworthy emerging artists in the United States by the Kennedy Center, in Washington DC. In 2020 an interview with Lorenzo and selected work was published in Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture. Vol 1. Issue 2. Article 7.  In 2021 Rev. Michael Dreoge, from Wilson Memorial Church began wearing a tapestry created by Lorenzo as one of his stoles worn during worship. 

Born 1996, currently resides in New Jersey


For upcoming shows/events and more about Lorenzo, visit: lovelorenzo.art 

Instagram/Facebook @lovelorenzoart

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Dec
1
to Dec 15
event

Exhibition: My Brooklyn Colors - by Daisy

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See the joys of SAORI weaving through the eyes of 10 year old Daisy, as she experiments with color and pattern to create abstract expressions of her hometown, Brooklyn.

'This collection of weaving that I have made most describes me as an artist. I like to weave because no matter how much you plan, the piece always changes and turns out completely different to how I imagined it to be. My weavings are fun, colorful and varied and show who I am as a person.'

Opening Night: Thursday 2nd December, 6pm - 8pm

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Sep
11
4:30 PM16:30
Workshop, Bengala, event

Online Workshop: Bengala Dyeing Lecture & Demo at Vogue Knitting Live!

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