Coast Salish Wool Weaving: Weaving on the Loom ~ Tulalip Nation

This weekend-intensive course will be held at the Tulalip Nation, roughly two and a half hours north of Olympia. It focuses on Coast Salish fiber arts practices with special attention to Tulalip tribal traditions. 

This is part of a four-course sequence focused on the traditional practice of weaving, leading to the creation of a completed shawl. Students will gain an understanding of the personal and cultural significance of weaving a shawl, particularly one with the potential to be gifted. They will study various weave structures and develop an appreciation for the art and craft of weaving.

Through a blend of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice in weaving a full shawl, students will explore weaving as both a metaphor and a meaningful artistic experience, bringing these concepts to life in the classroom.

This is the final of four courses that make up the Coast Salish Wool Weaving Certificate. Courses must be taken in sequence.