One small Google search using the keyword “weaving” and you’ll see that there are some utterly breathtaking creations out there. Tapestries and the art of weaving have been used to chronicle history for longer than we can remember, tying oral traditions with their visual representations.  

For this camp, we will begin by delving into Christianne's picture book collection of stories told through symbols embodied in yarn. Then each student will create their own small wooden loom to set up with warp thread, before they shuttle their chosen yarns back and forth. This meditative practice will channel our inner zen, as we reap the rewards of creating artwork with our own two hands. Of course, looms will be individualized with acrylic paint and embellishments.  

Students will be guided through from design to finished product; choosing whether they’d like to make a mug rug, placemat or wall hanging out of recycled yarn. The Lyceum resource bank houses every colour and texture of yarn you can imagine. In fact, if you need to match a yarn to repair a favourite item of clothing, make sure to bring it with you -- there’s a good chance we can help with that too.