About the class:  Learn to weave the aleph-bet, the Hebrew alphabet, using an ancient technique called tablet weaving, a method of producing narrow, sturdy textiles such as straps, belts and trim.

Once students have mastered the technique, Hebrew text can be woven to adorn a variety of items such as bookmarks, an atrarah for a tallit, or a torah scroll binding ribbon.

The equipment is very simple and inexpensive. No previous weaving experience is needed. The class will focus on reading a pattern graph, turning the tablets to create designs, and unweaving to correct mistakes. Yarn and tablets are included. Other materials are provided for class use with an option to purchase.

A graph of the aleph-bet will be provided. You can expect to complete one or two letters during class time.  You will leave the workshop with enough materials to weave the entire aleph-bet or a short phrase on your own.

About the instructor:  Linda Hendrickson has been teaching tablet weaving since 1992, and is the author of several instruction books including "Please Weave a Message". She has graphed and woven reproductions of images and text from manuscript binding ribbons from Burma (Myanmar), and in 2017, she traveled to Yangon and Mandalay to meet with weavers who are working to revive lost tablet weaving skills. Linda lives on Portland’s eastside with her husband, John Brockway. Find out more about her and her work on her website by clicking  here.