Weaving Course

The weaving course was inspired by an Art Exhibition by three Women artists named “I am woman” held on 1 March 2007. Following this Borderline held a “Women & Art Celebration” where samples of the food and drink in the Borderline cookbook were handed out alongside an exhibition of Borderline Art Cards. Borderline also held a traditional Karen-Strap Weaving Demonstration which attendees were invited to participate in.

Following the demonstration Borderline handed out forms to those people interested in learning to weave with natural dye cottons.

So far Borderline has held two courses.

• The Weaving Course cost per person for a 5 day course is 2,000 baht. This includes all weaving materials, use of the loom, instruction from 2 expert Karen weavers, lunch at Borderline Tea Garden and refreshments at Chimmuwa.
• Students will learn thread preparation; loom set up and will weave either a scarf or small bag during the course.
• Advanced students can pay 500 baht per day for a one day ‘refresher’ lesson
• Maximum of 2 people per class
• All income from the weaving courses supports activities of the Borderline Women’s Collective

Course photos