Weaving Classes Chicago - Mini Loom Weaving + Cocktails @ Cocktail Courier

Mini Loom Weaving + Cocktails @ Cocktail Courier

with Joslyn Villalpando

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5.0 | 4 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Back by popular demand! Join us at Cocktail Courier for a weaving workshop. I began weaving in graduate school and fell in love. I've been creating woven wall hangings on my custom designed frame looms for a few years and the possibilities to play with shape, color, and texture are endless! I will be showing you several techniques so you are able to build a weaving unique to you! This gathering is perfect for beginners and no weaving experience is necessary at all! ABOUT THE VENUE Sort of like the Blue Apron of cocktails, each Cocktail Courier box is carefully packaged with all necessary ingredients (including garnish) accompanied by printed step-by-step instructions on how to make each drink. Local mixologists create each unique drink recipe! WHAT YOU GET:

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What You Can Expect From This Experience

A custom made mini loom & toolkit
A printed guide
An assortment of yarn to use during our time together
A three hour lesson
One cocktail from Cocktail Courier mixologist
Light snacks

Cancellation Policy

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joslyn Villalpando

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My name is Joslyn Villalpando and I am a working artist and art educator in Chicago. After studying fine art and art education at the University of Cincinnati, I spent 7 years teaching elementary art. While teaching, I completed my master's degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), studying the impact of craft and fiber art on art education. My small research group of young participants grew into a little community while learning to weave, sew, embroider, and dye; sharing the stories, memories, thoughts, and ideas that arise when creating together.

After witnessing the beautiful community that is built when creating with friends, I first began holding craft and cocktail parties to spread my love of the handmade with my favorite people. We gathered to learn how to block print to make valentines or embroider to create holiday ornaments- each craft accompanied by a featured batch cocktail and treats, of course.

Inspired by the old sewing circles and expanding on the theme of intimate, creative social gatherings, I am moving these parties from my tiny Chicago condo and hosting craft events at some of Chicago's most beloved bars, restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques, and cupcake shops. I love utilizing classic, traditional art/craft processes such as; weaving, embroidery, printmaking, and watercolor, and putting a contemporary spin on them to bring you a unique learning experience. There's nothing better than gathering with others to make something by hand, learning skills and processes that can be used again and again.

At each J.Villa gathering, you will experience a thoughtfully curated event in an inspiring space, hand selected and/or handmade art materials, and enthusiastic guidance through the craft process.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Jessica H.
Reviewed on 03/27/17

Joslyn was extremely well prepared, organized and overall an outstanding teacher.

Joslyn was extremely well prepared, organized and overall an outstanding teacher.
Abigail T.
Reviewed on 03/24/17

This was a really fun workshop! The space was perfect for the event and Joslyn provided instruction to the group as a whole as well as individually. We weren't able to finish our weavings, but that was expected. We were able to take materials to finish at home so it really wasn't a problem. I love the mini loom, have been weaving more, and have already signed up to attend another of Joslyn's weaving workshops. I would definitely recommend this workshop to a friend!

This was a really fun workshop! The space was perfect for the event and Joslyn provided instruction to the group as a whole as well as individually. We weren't able to finish our weavings, but that was expected. We were able to take materials to finish at home so it really wasn't a problem. I love the mini loom, have been weaving more, and have already signed up to attend another of Joslyn's weaving workshops. I would definitely recommend this workshop to a friend!
Madeline M.
Reviewed on 03/19/17

I signed up for this class for my birthday with a couple friends. It was even better than I anticipated! They had decorated my chair with balloons and had a birthday cup ready for me, it really made the class that much more special.

Joslyn's class was so much fun and there were so many options of patterns and yarns to choose from. Joslyn's class was very relaxed and was great for any beginner level weaver. This definitely exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to do another!

I signed up for this class for my birthday with a couple friends. It was even better than I anticipated! They had decorated my chair with balloons and had a birthday cup ready for me, it really made the class that much more special.

Joslyn's class was so much fun and there were so many options of patterns and yarns to choose from. Joslyn's class was very relaxed and was great for any beginner level weaver. This definitely exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to do another!