JANNA MARIA VALLÉE
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My next in-person workshop is Introduction to Tapestry at my studio in Madeira Park BC on Saturday March 12th, 2022. Learn More HERE

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One-on-one in-person workshops are available:
These lessons offer an opportunity for both introductory instruction in our initial meetings, as well as specialized offerings in subsequent meetings based on the interest of the student. Students usually book 2-4 4hour lessons. COVID measures are in place for the entirety of the workshop. One-on-one in-person fees are $50/hr


Email Janna to set up your one-on-one sessions:

​janna(at)everleayarn.ca
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Buy the online course
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Into to Tapestry Weaving is an in-depth online workshop which introduces new weavers to the fundamentals tapestry, in accessible way using small looms. We cover the elements of design to consider for tapestry using paper collage, and then dive into the basics of tapestry weaving, including 'magic' techniques.

This is a two-hour workshop which was recorded live via Zoom.

Why weave tiny tapestries? Let me tell you!

Small tapestries can be made into magnets, pins, patches, tiny wall hangings and whatever else your imagination can dream up AND they are a great way to dip your toes into the world of weaving tapestry.

Materials You'll Need:

Our Mini Loom Kit comes with the first three items on the list.

A tapestry loom. Any loom will do, even a homemade 5"X5" cardboard loom.
Three or more colours of the same weight yarn (fingering, Sport, DK, or worsted weight)
Two tapestry needles
Paint chips or magazine cutouts that match your yarn colourways
Tape
Glue Stick
Scissors
A pencil 
Get this workshop FREE when you add both this workshop and our Mini Loom Kit to your cart, and then checkout using this link (or add the discount code FREETINYTAPS at checkout.)

Once purchased you will receive instructions via email about how to login and begin your lessons right away. Read more at: https://www.everleayarn.ca/products/tiny-tapestries
Buy the online course


​Have you taken my
​Intro to Tapestry Weaving workshop
​and want to delve deeper into
​tapestry weaving?

Check out my courses at the School of SweetGeorgia

Learn to weave tapestry with me online at the School of SweetGeorgia!
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I have launched two comprehensive tapestry workshops with the School of SweetGeorgia (SOS) which are perfect for beginner or beyond beginner students.

In my first course, we begin with tapestry terms, tools and supplies. You will learn about different tapestry loom options, the pros and cons of each as well as a tutorial on how to build and warp up a PVC tapestry loom. Then we move on to making three projects which each cover new fundamental techniques that will set you up for success in creating your own woven artworks after the course is done.

In my second course, Techniques in Tapestry, we cover three kinds of stripes including horizontal stripes and two kinds of vertical stripes, as well as double weft interlock, and how to block your tapestry. 
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That's over four hours of comprehensive tapestry weaving instruction! With an all-access School of SweetGeorgia membership, you get access to all my courses and the entire library of SOS textile art lessons.

Membership starts at $19USD/month. ​
Sign Up!
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Get the Everlea Mini Loom Kit

​The Mini Loom Kit includes the Everlea Mini Loom, five delicious naturally dyed colourways of Everlea Worsted yarn, and two tapestry needles.

Buy the loom kit!


​What you get for $55 CAD
  1. 5"X8" wooden tapestry loom made by the Everlea studio.
  2. 35g (75 yds) of Everlea Worsted yarn in five different naturally dyed colourways (7g, 15yds each). The colourways that you receive may vary slightly from the colourways shown.
  3. Two bent tip aluminum tapestry needles for weaving.
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About the loom:
  • Size: 8" H x 5" W
  • EPI: 6 or 12
  • Weight: 2.5 oz
  • Material: hemlock wood
  • Designed and made entirely in-house at the Everlea Yarn studio in collaboration with my grandfather who is a retired cabinet maker.​

About the Yarn: 
Everlea Worsted is organic merino sourced from New Zealand, spun in Canada and then dyed by Janna with plant dyes in British Columbia.
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Weave this yarn on this loom at 6 ends-per-inch (EPI) or double-warped for 12 EPI. To prepare your weft for weaving at 12EPI unply/split your Everlea Worsted in half (2 ply), as you would with embroidery thread.
Email me at janna(at)everleayarn.ca for inquiries about artist talks and live Zoom workshops for your group or guild. Join my Everlea Yarn newsletter for monthly updates.
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  • About
    • About Janna
    • Artist Statement
    • Workshops
  • Weavings
    • New York Series >
      • Jefferson Park I
      • Jefferson Park II
      • Jefferson Park III
      • Jefferson IV
      • Jefferson Park V
      • Breather
      • About the series
    • Transitions Series >
      • Onward
      • Convergence
      • Plant Love
      • Blue blob whale ship
      • Madeira Park
  • Purchase
    • Available tapestries >
      • Jefferson Park V wool tapestry
      • Jefferson Park IV wool tapestry
    • Commission a Tapestry
  • Contact