2 part Virtual Women's Weaving Circle Beginner Course LIVE July 1st & 8th

🧵 Live on Zoom | Wednesday July 1  & July 8th | 6:00-8:30 PM CST

2 Part Beginner Virtual Course

This two-part virtual class teaches the Flow Method, a structured approach to creating symbolic, intuitive textile portraits using burlap, yarn, and beads. Rooted in ancestral inspiration and expressed through modern technique, this experience focuses on building depth, texture, and meaning through fiber.

This session is inspired by Himba women and centers on the topic of Adornment as Identity and Ancestral Expression, how hair, texture, color, and ornamentation communicate lineage, status, beauty, and spiritual presence. This perspective will guide both the creative process and the intention behind each piece.

Zuri Noma — beautiful + rooted

Students will learn how to construct a portrait on an embroidery hoop using layered yarn placement, controlled tension, and intentional composition. Emphasis is placed on translating identity, culture, and emotion into textile form while maintaining a clean, handcrafted aesthetic.

This is a two-part beginner-level course designed for those who want a more detailed, guided experience. No prior experience is required. You will learn how to handle yarn and fabric, build dimension, shape facial features, and create cohesive, powerful textile portraits using simple techniques and material

Class includes:

• Step-by-step guidance through a full portrait piece

• Techniques for layering yarn to create depth and structure

• Methods for shaping facial features using burlap and thread

• Guidance on color balance using earthy, muted tones

• Bead integration and finishing details

• Composition and spacing for a balanced final piece

By the end of the course, you will complete a fully developed textile portrait and gain a repeatable method you can continue using in your own work.

Materials Needed

• 16”,18” or 20” embroidery hoop
• Natural burlap fabric(background color), use light blue regular burlap if you want it like example piece or you can use a light blue rit fabric dye to achieve that color or color of your choice  (approx. 1 yard for extra)
• 12”x18” burlap fabric in natural burlap color light-medium brown(for face). If you cannot find brown burlap fabric you can order it or use brown Rit dye to dye a "12x18" piece of your natural burlap fabric

Hair Options

• ½ inch cotton piping chord for hair base (Amazon)OR
• ½ inch foam backer rod( Lowe’s , amazon)OR
• Chunky yarn in your choice color for hair

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• Regular black or brown yarn( Hair color of your choice)
• 2mm or 3mm black braided chord for trim @ yards will work (for outlining and definition)
• Various yarn colors for hair portion
• Yarn for lips (color of your choice)
• Yarn needles (recommended: at least 5)
• Regular hand sewing needles (or beading needle 
• 3/16 cotton piping chord for necklace base (Amazon)
• Fusible web (double-sided fabric adhesive)
  • (Example: Wonder Under, HeatnBond, Steam-A-Seam often found in craft stores or order online.) Only 1/4 yard wI’ll be needed. Hobby Lobby also sells in the fabric cutting section.
• Scissors
• Needle and nylon or polyester thread for beadig
• Hot glue gun with glue sticks
• chalk for tracing
• Black marker

Adornment

• 4-6mm Beads for necklace snd forhead area 

• Optional:

– Chalk (for light sketching)

-Facial cutouts will be email to you prior to class

You will need to cut out your face and neck onto the burlap and hoop before  class, video instructions will be sent weeks prior to class.

Instructor

Maria Cole "Flöw"

Founder of Zamghuden Studios and creator of the Flow Method, a distinctive burlap and yarn textile portrait technique influenced by ancestral, tribal, and Afro-futuristic aesthetics.

💬 Questions?

 DM us on Instagram [@zamghuden or @goddessflow] or email us directly through our contact page.

info@zamghudenstudios.com