Loop of the Loom

10/01/2026

CLOSING RECEPTION

10/01/2026

Welcoming our special guests from Japan! Members of the Ako Gabbeh team and the founder of Arts & Crafts Village have arrived in NY! 🇯🇵

Our studio was fully prepped, ready to kick off our very first Knotting Workshop in NYC.

Despite the fierce Nor’easter winds, so many passionate students joined us! Learning a technique different from regular handweaving brought so much excitement to the studio. Our instructor, Noriko demonstrated the Persian knotting technique as well—such a wonderful and satisfying class! Whether in the half-day or full-day session, mastering these fundamental knotting skills opens up endless possibilities for future creations—what you make next is entirely up to you!

Missed out due to the storm?
We’re hosting a Makeup Pop-Up Workshop on October 3rd with just a few extra seats available.

Don’t miss this final opportunity to join us! Send us a DM or email to reserve your spot! 📩

09/27/2026

Discover the rare art of Ako Gabbeh right here in NYC!
Originating from the coastal village of Ako, Japan, this exquisite hand-knotting technique combines centuries-old Silk Road craftsmanship with traditional Japanese indigo and cotton.
We are honored to host weavers from Japan for a special exhibition and hands-on workshops. Learn this timeless knotting technique directly from the artisans and craft a handwoven chair rug that will last a lifetime.

09/20/2026

09/17/2026

What if you could learn a traditional craft technique and create, with your own hands, a chair rug to treasure in your home for a lifetime?

For the first time, we’re welcoming our longtime friends from Arts & Crafts Village in Okayama, Japan to Loop of the Loom to share the art of hand knotting.

In the hands-on full-day workshop, you’ll learn the Turkish knotting technique and try your hand at creating your own chair rug. In the half-day workshop, you’ll make a mini sampler and experience the technique on a smaller scale.

No machine required. All you need are your hands, yarn, and time.

September 26 & 27
Choose the date and studio that work best for you: UES or DUMBO.

To keep creating after the workshop, frame looms and knotting kits will also be available for purchase.

Reserve your spot at LoopoftheLoom.com

09/15/2026

Knotting Workshops & Exhibition: Japanese Craftswomen Knotting Life and Art - https://mailchi.mp/loopoftheloom.com/nytm-2026-akogabbeh_1-6757022

09/02/2026

Since 2005, we have been welcoming every child (8-14) to explore the timeless art of weaving ! Our engaging fiber arts programs celebrate each unique voice, nurturing essential skills while inspiring a lifelong love for creativity. Fall semester is almost here. Enroll now! 🧶🧵

Through simple weaving / dyeing / knitting / sewing / felting / embroidery / design / crochet / spinning / mending projects, students develop

🌷fine motor & hand-eye coordination
🌻bilateral coordination (both hands)
🪷creativity & self expression
🌼focus, patience, & perseverance
💐problem-solving & critical thinking
🪻confidence from finishing what they start
🌺math skills through project planning
🌾tactile connection to natural fibers

Trusted by NYC schools to deliver 90 minutes of deep focus, our kids fiber arts club is the screen-free place to be !

08/15/2026

Golden hour light on Plymouth Street, happy faces, and pure earth colors.

Our outdoor Earth Color Eco-Dyeing Workshop in Dumbo was an absolute dream! As the sun dipped over Brooklyn, kids plunged straight in with joyful energy while adults thoughtfully layered natural pigments, creating one-of-a-kind textile art with their used garments and white materials.
The real magic of Bengala dye and Shibori is that moment of truth—unwrapping your piece to reveal a design you could never have predicted. Pure magic!
Thank you for joining us, everyone! While our Bengala workshops for this year have officially wrapped up this weekend, the creative journey never stops.
Mindful crafting is always better together at Loop of the Loom. We are already preparing exciting next workshops. Stay tuned, or visit the link in our bio to see what’s coming next!

08/13/2026

KNOTTING with Ako Gabbeh x Arts & Crafts Village - Japanese Craftswomen Knotting Life and Art -
https://mailchi.mp/loopoftheloom.com/nytm-2026-akogabbeh_1
For the first time in NY, the weavers of Ako Gabbeh present their knotted chair rugs. Rooted in Silk Road traditions, Akō Dantsu was once woven by Japanese craftswomen using natural indigo. Discover hand-knotting—a traditional craft reimagined for contemporary life—and learn to make your own chair rug.

08/12/2026

We are pleased to announce our new beading workshop for tweens & teens!
In this two hour class, children will learn the basics of beading. You can bring in a clothing piece you would like beaded or create a new beaded piece on fresh fabric. Understanding the basics of beading allows you to add a special spark to any pouch or garment.

Held 11am - 1pm. Tuesday, August 18, and 25 and Thursday, August 20 and 27th at Loop of the Loop Upper East Side location. Each class is limited to 5 participants and is $70 plus $10 if you would like to use our fabric (but feel free to bring your own).