Kids Craft: Birch Bark Mini-Looms (FREE!)

Weaving, as an art form and a techniqu for construction, is older than humanity. Indeed, we learned it from the birds and the beavers. Basically, weaving consists of joining and interlacing various materials to create a new material. Weaving is connection, growth and community in praxis. There are many ways to weave various materials to make tapestries, baskets, fabric, walls, fences, boxes, bags, and more.

Learn to construct a miniature loom made of birch bark and willow sticks, and use the loom to weave a beautiful small tapestry or pouch. We'll use yarn, string and needles to do the weaving. This event is part of the FCL's Summer Reading and Math Program and is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, we will move the program indoors. For questions or directions to the library, visit www.freeportlibrary.com, call 865-3307, or stop by the library at 10 Library Drive, Freeport, ME 04032.

Space in this class is limited to 20 students. Preregistration is required to reserve a spot in the class. Please plan accordingly.

Rewild Maine is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We depend on donations from the community to offer free classes and workshops and we are grateful for your support. Scholarships are available for paid classes on an as-needed basis and nobody will ever be turned away for lack of funds. All donations are tax-deductible. Contact Rewild Maine at (207) 449-7738 or rewildmaine@gmail.com if you have any questions.