Intro to Weaving Workshop Part Two: Frame Loom Weaving

Workshop Description:

Discover the art of frame loom weaving in “Intro to Weaving Workshop Part Two,” led by the master weaver and textile artist Debbie Barrett-Jones. Scheduled for Saturday, October 19th, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, this workshop continues our weaving series, focusing on the rich textures and creative possibilities of frame loom weaving.

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of using a frame loom, which will teach you how to create beautiful, structured weaves that can be decorative and functional. Barrett-Jones will guide you through the essential techniques, from setting up your loom to exploring various weaving patterns.

Weaving has long been celebrated for its calming and therapeutic effects. The rhythmic motions of interlacing threads can reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and foster a sense of accomplishment. As you work on your frame loom, you'll find that the process provides a meditative escape from daily pressures, allowing you to focus on creativity and self-expression.

Join us to experience the joy of weaving, enrich your creative practice, and discover the healing power of this timeless art form.

Debbie Barrett-Jones is currently exhibiting at Leedy-Voulkos Art Center in our Leedy Underground Gallery II; please visit our website for more information.

About the Artist:

Textile artist Debbie Barrett-Jones pursued her education at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) and, since graduating, has exhibited her work across the United States, including the Kansas City area locations, such as Children’s Mercy Hospital in North Kansas City, Truman Medical Center, Community Christian Church, Lead Bank in the Crossroads of Kansas City, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and new KCI Airport. In May of 2023, Barrett-Jones graduated with her Master of Fine Art at the University of Kansas, focusing on textiles.

In 2016, she began to envision the "Healing with Weaving" initiative to highlight the importance of how art, specifically weaving, can be a therapeutic tool for healing. The first Healing with Weaving Community Outreach Program’s pilot project at Children’s Mercy Hospital Adele Hall Campus in Kansas City, MO. The project provides 200 Healing with Weaving Frame Loom Kits with instructions to be used by patients, family members and staff to explore the meditative and therapeutic benefits of weaving during the summer and fall of 2021. Barrett-Jones teaches Healing with Weaving workshops throughout Kansas City and the Midwest.