Recycled Materials Tapestry Weaving

Celebrate Earth Day with a fun new technique!

Earth Day Fiber Workshop: Weave with Recycled Materials
with fiber artist Elena Gans – Pfister

Celebrate Earth Day by turning discarded materials into something beautiful. In this creative, hands-on workshop, fiber artist Elena Gans – Pfister will guide participants through the basics of tapestry weaving using a variety of recycled and repurposed materials.

Learn simple weaving techniques while experimenting with texture, color, and pattern. Fabric scraps, yarn remnants, and other found fibers become the building blocks for your own small woven tapestry—proof that sustainability and creativity can go hand in hand.

This workshop is perfect for beginners and curious makers alike. Whether you’re interested in fiber art, sustainable craft, or simply want to try something new, you’ll leave with new skills and a one-of-a-kind woven piece made from materials given a second life.

All basic materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring small recycled textiles, fabric scraps, or fibers they’d like to weave into their piece. Consider the following:

• Plastic Bags
• T-Shirts
• Cassette or VHS tapes
• Picture frames

Come celebrate Earth Day with creativity, community, and a fresh perspective on reuse.

More Information

About the Artist: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of taking the micro and blowing it up to the macro. Gans-Pfister was raised learning a variety of hand-fiber processes, which include, but are not limited to: cross-stitching, sewing, crocheting, knitting, and much more. These are the tools to create xe’s bold and expressive work.

Ages: Recommended for ages 10+, with anyone age 10-15 welcome with an accompanying adult to supervise 1-on-1 for the duration of the class.