Thursday, March 29, 2012

The Ancient Art of Rug Weaving!

Interactive Arts Workshop: Weaving Turkish Textiles





Weaving Turkish Textiles
 Sunday, April 1, 3:15pm

137-35 Northern BlvdFlushingNY (map)

Admission: $45 Weaving Participants (includes loom and yarns)
FREE viewing of demonstration for Members & Andrew Hale Lecture attendees Flushing Town Hall, Queens

Join Master craftsman Hayk Oltaci for a unique weaving workshop demonstrating the hand-made textiles of Turkey and the Near East. With more than 30 years experience, Hayk is an expert in fine oriental rugs and tapestries from around the world. Participants will learn to set-up their loom, the weft and warp, and receive information on how to continue their rug at home or join Hayk at his Queens-based workshop for more lessons.Limited seating, reservations required:
718-463-7700 ext 222

For more information go to: www.flushingtownhall.org

About the Artist:
 
Hayko (or Hayk Oltaci) was born in IstanbulTurkey to Armenian parents. He came to New York City in 1988. With more than 30 years experience gained in the leading ateliers of Istanbul, Strasbourg, Paris and New York, Hayko is a master weaver and expert in hand-made oriental rugs and tapestries from around the world. Today, Hayko's shop in AstoriaQueenswelcomes visitors to browse, investigate his collection and learn about the ancient art of weaving.



Monday, November 23, 2009

MASTER THE ART OF RUG WEAVING

MASTER THE ART OF RUG WEAVING


LEARN FROM WORLD RENOWNED
MASTER CRAFTSMAN HAYK OLTACI.


A whole new world will open up to you!
Traditional music and coffees set the tone for a unique cultural
Immersion.

JOIN US FOR 4 EXTROADINARY WEEKS BEGINNING
Thursdays January 7 to January 28 7 to 9 p.m
Saturdays January 9 to January 30 12 to 2 p.m
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HAYKO FINE RUGS AND TAPESTRies
857 Lexington Avenue near 65th Street

Class: $200 plus $25 for materials

Rug Weaving Circle

The purpose of this group is to promote the ancient art of rug weaving in the greater NY area.

If you are an arts & crafts lover, this another medium you will simply love to work in.

However, unlike knitting or other crafts, there is nowhere in Manhattan to learn the secrets of rug weaving...until NOW!

We are starting off with beginner's workshops with the hopes of creating a future weaving circle.

Come and enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee with us!