"Mini Forest Floor Weaving" with Karen McCarthy (March 12, 2026)
MINI FOREST FLOOR WEAVING
with Instructor Karen McCarthy
WHEN:
1-HALF-DAY
Thursday (1 to 4pm)
March 12, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Join Art League Academy teacher Karen McCarthy for this new 3-hour tapestry weaving workshop. Using a mini wooden box frame as a loom and a variety of yarns and fibers such as yarn, wool roving and wool locks, participants will learn how to weave patterns and create a mossy patch of the forest floor, ready to hang at the end of the session. No prior experience is necessary - just bring yourself and a creative spirit!
SKILL:
This workshop is appropriate for all levels. Beginners will find the workshop very helpful.
NOTE:
In addition to the registration cost, students should bring $15 cash to pay the instructor for materials. Students are also welcomed and encouraged to bring any green or brown yarn or ribbon and any pieces of nature such as mini pinecones or twigs to add to your mini forest floor weaving.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | Please bring $15 cash to pay the instructor for materials |
| Requirements: |
PLEASE BRING: $15 cash to pay the instructor for materials Students are also welcomed and encouraged to bring any green or brown yarn or ribbon they might have, as well as any pieces of nature such as tiny pinecones or twigs to add to your mini forest floor weaving. Questions? Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Karen McCarthy |
| Instructor Bio: |  KAREN MCCARTHY is a natural fiber artist from Bluffton, SC, who has found her true passion designing and creating pine needle baskets. She uses traditional Native American coiling and weaving techniques to create one-of-a-kind baskets that are embellished with beads and unique findings. Pine needle basketry resonates with Karen's love of the outdoors and she enjoys spending time gathering and preparing pine needles that are indigenous to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. She has studied pine needle basketry from some of the most highly acclaimed and talented creators of this art form, including Nadine Spier (San Diego, CA) and Clay Burnette (Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts) and she has been creating baskets for the past 8 years. Her interactions with these artists have challenged her to push the boundaries of this art form. Her work is currently displayed in two local galleries - Beaufort Art Association and Hilton Head Art League. One of Karen's passions is teaching pine needle basketry. She recently retired from a 30-year career teaching high school and college mathematics, which included being a founding member and teacher at the prestigious Cortines Visual and Performing Arts School in Los Angeles. Her unique teaching style allows her to motivate and inspire students of all levels. Karen finds it very exciting and rewarding to share this art form with her students and to see their enthusiasm as they progress and create beautiful pieces of their own. |
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