Loop, Loom, & Learn: Create Your First Potholder
Workshop | Registration opens Sunday, August 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Led by Dr. Kathy Pillow- Price, this session introduces participants to the fundamentals of potholder weaving in a handson, beginner-friendly setting. Participants learn weaving techniques, become familiar with key terminology such as warp and weft, and practice creating structured patterns.
Each participant will leave with a completed, functional cotton potholder and a clear understanding of how to continue weaving independently at home. The cost of materials is included in your program cost.
Activity Level: 1
This program will meet in person at OLLI Headquarters (HQ), located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen; please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
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OLLI HQ
Kathy Pillow-Price
Dr. Kathy Pillow-Price is the Director of Early Care and Education Projects at the University of Arkansas and a nationally recognized leader in early childhood education. She brings extensive experience in executive leadership, program development, and statewide initiatives supporting children, families, and educators. In recent years, she returned to potholder weaving, a childhood craft that now serves as a reflective practice supporting mindfulness and intentional slowing down, with each piece created in appreciation of others.