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Experience Zen Weaving
Zen Weaving is a contemporary textile art based on Japanese Zen principles. Our simple approach is meditative and frees your creativity to connect deeply with your true self.
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Feel the rhythm. Find your flow. Weave your story.
Step into a space where your hands move freely, your mind finds stillness. Loop of the Loom is a space for mindfulness and discovery, offering timeless crafts of weaving, dyeing, stitching, and spinning using natural materials. The studio provides effortless, joyful, and creative experiences for curious beginners and exploratory artists alike.
Since 2005, we've led tens of thousands into this practice of weaving to awaken a sense of presence and tactile experience in our increasingly abstracted and automated world.
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Featuring curated exhibitions by local fiber artists and celebrated craftsmen from Japan.
Events & Workshops
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Exhibitions
Featuring curated exhibitions by local fiber artists and celebrated craftsmen from Japan.
“We took a friend here for his birthday, and it was wonderful! Amazing experience, we had a lot of fun, and this is definitely a great birthday activity to spend good, creative time with your friends. This was my first time weaving, the instructors were great, and the thing I ended up making will always remind me of the great time we had!”
– Tevi
Loop of the Loom is a peaceful and meditative space where beginners and masters of craft can each find a space. After 2 hours you will not only leave with a piece of work you created, a sense of accomplishment, but also a tapestry of memories. The art our family of four made has sparked new conversations, connections, reflections, and perspectives. There is a freedom to choose, explore and learn with curiosity.
– Sonia
It was healing from the moment I walked in until the moment I left. The no-shoe rule made you feel like you were more at one with the zen of the environment. It was a peaceful, spiritual, and healing event. There is no limit to colors within that studio. I am one of the pickiest people and this was an experience that I found absolutely nothing wrong with. It was AMAZING. What are you waiting for? Book it!
– Logan
I'm struggling to find the words to describe how amazing this experience was. To create something tactile was so cathartic and I felt like it was a much-needed release from the typical day-to-day. Book this ASAP. The studio is in a beautiful part of the city and the instructor was so helpful and kind. She really gave you free rein to create a piece of art as you see fit. Definitely one of the most beautiful experiences I've had.
– Julian
You don’t need any weaving experience nor do you need any great creative ability. It’s easy & fun! You are guided in just the right way and at just the right pace. They do not push. Instead, they give you space and time to create according to your own interests. Two hours flew by! I’d love to do it again. If you prefer something off the beaten path, a quiet respite from the hustle & bustle of NYC, with a creative aspect to it, you will love this experience!
– Lesley
What a magical place! Walking down the steps you might not imagine the sanctuary you'll be entering into... so tranquil and beautiful. The teachers there were patient, easy-going, and helpful. Highly recommend a day of weaving for settling the mind and heart and allowing expression to come forth through color and threads woven together in various ways. Thank you, Loop of the Loom.
– Mona
What a wonderfully unique way to experience Brooklyn! I was able to take home a souvenir that you can't buy anywhere in New York. It is something I'll remember forever. Everything is set up for you and ready to go. I was weaving before I even realized what was going on! You learn different techniques and how to incorporate various materials to create different looks. I have painted, sculpted, thrown clay and taken portraits, but this incorporated every avenue of brain like no other medium. AND IT IS EASY! You can certainly attempt more difficult techniques, but ANYONE can sit down and weave together a beautiful piece to take home. I can't recommend it enough!
– Kelli
You will 100% love this experience! I went for my birthday and had a blast trying different fabrics and techniques. My instructor was patient and let me take over when I felt comfortable. She didn't hover or overextend, which I appreciated. I highly recommend this experience for solo travelers, couples, first dates, and anyone who wants to get out and enjoy the city.
– Cee
My boyfriend booked a two-hour beginner class for us. I was kind of nervous when we first arrived since I am not a very artsy person. But I had so much fun!! Was trying very hard to match the color in the beginning, but the reality seemed to be they would look good no matter what, so don't think too much, just go for it!! We both love the tapestry we made and thought it was a great place for a date. The instructor was very helpful but also quite hands-off, for us to maximize our creativity.
– Jennifer
– Tevi
– Sonia
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STUDIO LOCATIONS
Upper east side
227 E 87th Street #E
New York, NY 10128
212.722.2686
TUES - SUN 11 am - 6 pm
Dumbo
197 Plymouth Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.734.2307
TUES - SUN 11 am - 6 pm
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#weaving #airbnbexperience
October 13
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🍂Fall is the perfect time to be creative, connect and have fun! Get $40 OFF your class at @airbnbexperiences with code FALL$40 ✨ Bring your friends and family and join us for a class together! Don’t miss this special fall offer ー valid through November 30th. Grab your spot and enjoy the $40 OFF！
#airbnbexperience #fallspecial #thingstodonyc #nycactivities
October 8
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For those who couldn't make it to last week's class due to the Nor'easter, Toyomi-sensei, who is still staying in NY, held a make-up session!
The participant in the half-day class is an artist, so she worked incredibly efficiently and perfectly! She also purchased a kit, so we’re sure she'll be enjoying knotting at home from now on!
At Loop of the Loom, we'll soon be selling the wooden frame sets and yarn kits for knotting that we recently acquired. They are already available for purchase in Dumbo.
October 4
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CLOSING RECEPTION #loopoftheloom #dumbo #nytm
October 1
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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! 📩
#japanesecraft #textileart #knotting #mingei #indigodyed
October 1
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#textileart #rugweaving #weavingtechnique #Japanesetextiles #diyworkshop
September 20
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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
#japanesetextiles #textileart #knotting #handcrafted #ny生活
September 17
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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.
#Handweaving #textileart #rugmaker #NYCWorkshop #japanesecraft
September 9
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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!
#bengaladye #indigodyeing #shibori #textileart #mindfulcrafting
August 15
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Slow Crafts in a Fast-Moving City - Kids Fiber Arts Club (Ages 8–14) Early Bird Registration is Open Now!
In a world that moves faster every year, we offer children something increasingly rare: the chance to slow down, work with their hands, and make something real.
At Loop of the Loom — in the heart of New York City — students learn to work the floor loom, sew by hand and machine, and spin their own yarn, while exploring the full breadth of textile arts. These skills take time and patience to master. And what children gain here goes beyond technique — they discover the quiet satisfaction of making something with their own hands, start to finish.
On high-energy days, we dive deep into advanced artisan skills. On harder days, the loom is simply a place to unwind and heal from a demanding school schedule. Last year, students spun their own yarn, wove on floor looms, and crafted beautiful baskets from thread.
To protect this experience, we keep our classes intentionally small. We never stop a child from making a mistake — we let them learn through it. This is why so many students stay with us for years, and why so many return as adults. What begins here shapes how a child sees their own creative potential for the rest of their life.
We look forward to welcoming new faces into our community, and to the start of what we hope will be a deeply enriching, lifelong journey with us.
July 30
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Earth Color Dye Lab is a workshop designed to help you learn the art of natural dyeing for your everyday sustainable living.
Don’t throw away that favorite t-shirt just because it’s looking a bit washed out, or that expensive linen shirt with the accidental stain. Bring them in and give them a beautiful new life! Our goal is to help you fall in love all over again with the pieces you already cherish. You can book a date and bring your own materials to dye, or just pick from what we have on the day. We’ve got a variety of premium blanks ready for you, including T-shirts (for kids and adults), bandanas, cotton items, paper, and wool yarn. We will open our dye tables with a colorful palette of Bengala mud dyes, alongside Aijozome Indigo dye! Our passionate instructors will provide hands-on guidance on creating amazing Japanese shibori (tie-dye and itajime) patterns. Bengala Mud Dye is one of the oldest natural dyes and is completely non-toxic. This workshop is highly beginner-friendly, and the dyeing method is super easy—making it perfect for individuals, friends, or families to enjoy together
#dumbo #naturaldye #bengaladye #indigo #upcycling
July 25
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More than just a project—it’s a piece of everyday comfort. 😌 At Loop of the Loom, we believe weaving shouldn’t end when you take your creation off the loom. It begins when it becomes a part of your daily life, bringing warmth, texture, and genuine joy into your space. Her handwoven body pillow is the ultimate reward!
Our Project-Based Classes guide you step-by-step. When you choose the Pillow Project, both adults and kids (ages 8+) can design and complete a custom pillow in just two enjoyable sessions. Learn weaving as well as sewing, and ceate a piece of mindful art you’ll love every day!
Tap the link in bio to book your Project-based Class!
#weavingclassnyc #sewingforkids #craftclassesforkids #sewingclass #mindfulcrafting
July 25
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Unplugging together to simply explore what you love—that’s the magic of a team experience at Loop of the Loom.
We recently hosted the creative team from MIRU for a team-building workshop, and the energy in the studio was incredible.
Without any rigid rules, everyone tapped into their innate creativity. The result? Completely unique pieces, each reflecting a different palette, texture, and personal story. It turns out, true confidence comes when you let your individuality lead the way.
Thank you, MIRU, for bringing your inspiration to our looms!
Ready to inspire your team or awaken your own creative potential? 📍 UES Studio: 227 E 87th St, Manhattan 📍 Dumbo Studio: 197 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Book your private team workshop, studio class, or shop our yarn collection via the link in our bio.
#textileart #weavingworkshop #TeamBuildingNYC #CreativeWellness #corporateevents
July 24
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We are pleased to announce our new Crochet Workshop for Teens and Tweens!
In this two hour class, children will learn the basics of crochet and make a small square. This versatile square can be turned into a washcloth, combined into a beanbag, extended into a scarf, or tiled together to create blankets, bags, and garments! Already know the basics? Take the ‘Granny Square Challenge’ and start building your very own granny blanket!
Held every Tuesday in July and August from 11 AM to 1 PM at LOTL Dumbo, each class is open to 8 participants of ages 7 and up. Class is $70 per session, plus $10 if you’d like to use our yarns (but you are welcome to bring your own).
Email us at booking@loopoftheloom.com for more details! We hope to see you there!
#brooklynparents #brooklyncrafters #brooklynteens #crochet #fiberart
July 21
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Nothing beats quality time spent creating something together! This lovely couple joined our Needle Felting Class to craft custom gifts for each other—and the final swap was pure magic! 🥹💖
Ready to plan your next creative date? Bring your favorite person to the studio!
#needlefelting #craftclassesforadults #craftdate #nycdateideas #creativedate
July 19
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🇯🇵 Special Workshops Alert! We are thrilled to announce a very special event this September! Loop of the Loom is welcoming guest instructors from @acv.okayama Japan to teach you the beautiful, traditional art of "Knotting”. Unlike machine tufting, hand-knotting is a mindful, slow craft that requires only a simple loom, yarns, and your hands. Once you master the rhythm, this lifelong skill allows you to create endlessly cozy accents for your home. We have curated gorgeous, hand-dyed wool yarns (including stunning natural dyes) just for you. 🧶 Choose your creative path… 👉🏻 Where Every Rug Begins: Making a Chair Rug (Full-Day) Forget about tackling a massive floor rug for now! Instead, why not dive into crafting a beautiful, practical "chair rug"? This simple yet deeply rewarding technique requires time and patience—while 6 hours will only get you started on your journey, you will leave the class with the authentic skills, confidence, and ongoing support needed to complete your masterpiece beautifully at home. 👉🏻 Knotting Sampler Workshop (Half-Day) Short on time but eager to learn the technique? This half-day session is for you! Master the exact same authentic knotting skills by weaving a stunning sampler. Spaces are strictly limited for this rare opportunity to learn from the visiting Japanese instructors. Don’t wait—secure your seat today and master a skill that will stay with your hands forever. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to register!
#weavingworkshop #japanesecraft #knotting #chairrug #slowcraft
July 17
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#weaving #airbnbexperience
October 13
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#airbnbexperience #fallspecial #thingstodonyc #nycactivities
October 8
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For those who couldn't make it to last week's class due to the Nor'easter, Toyomi-sensei, who is still staying in NY, held a make-up session!
October 4
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CLOSING RECEPTION #loopoftheloom #dumbo #nytm
October 1
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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.
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! 📩
#japanesecraft #textileart #knotting #mingei #indigodyed
October 1
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#textileart #rugweaving #weavingtechnique #Japanesetextiles #diyworkshop
September 20
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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.
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
#japanesetextiles #textileart #knotting #handcrafted #ny生活
September 17
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#Handweaving #textileart #rugmaker #NYCWorkshop #japanesecraft
September 9
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Golden hour light on Plymouth Street, happy faces, and pure earth colors.
#bengaladye #indigodyeing #shibori #textileart #mindfulcrafting
August 15
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Slow Crafts in a Fast-Moving City - Kids Fiber Arts Club (Ages 8–14) Early Bird Registration is Open Now!
We look forward to welcoming new faces into our community, and to the start of what we hope will be a deeply enriching, lifelong journey with us.
July 30
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Earth Color Dye Lab is a workshop designed to help you learn the art of natural dyeing for your everyday sustainable living.
#dumbo #naturaldye #bengaladye #indigo #upcycling
July 25
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Tap the link in bio to book your Project-based Class!
#weavingclassnyc #sewingforkids #craftclassesforkids #sewingclass #mindfulcrafting
July 25
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Unplugging together to simply explore what you love—that’s the magic of a team experience at Loop of the Loom.
We recently hosted the creative team from MIRU for a team-building workshop, and the energy in the studio was incredible.
Thank you, MIRU, for bringing your inspiration to our looms!
Ready to inspire your team or awaken your own creative potential? 📍 UES Studio: 227 E 87th St, Manhattan 📍 Dumbo Studio: 197 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Book your private team workshop, studio class, or shop our yarn collection via the link in our bio.
#textileart #weavingworkshop #TeamBuildingNYC #CreativeWellness #corporateevents
July 24
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We are pleased to announce our new Crochet Workshop for Teens and Tweens!
Email us at booking@loopoftheloom.com for more details! We hope to see you there!
#brooklynparents #brooklyncrafters #brooklynteens #crochet #fiberart
July 21
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Ready to plan your next creative date? Bring your favorite person to the studio!
#needlefelting #craftclassesforadults #craftdate #nycdateideas #creativedate
July 19
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#weavingworkshop #japanesecraft #knotting #chairrug #slowcraft
July 17