The group held folkdance lessons and gatherings in rented spaces throughout Minneapolis including their first in Dinkytown at the former Marshall University High School building.

[1][2] The building, which Tapestry's Board president Lisa Strong had observed was for sale while riding her bike, cost $270,000 which was paid for with funds from hundreds of donors.

[1] Before housing an air compressor assembly, the building served as a car dealership, evidenced by Ford Model T wheels etched into its exterior.

[1] Renovation of the space took place during the summer months of that year and was conducted by over 120 volunteers who collectively spent over 2,000 hours working on the project.

[1][2] Repairing and altering the building to suit Tapestry's needs cost $300,000 which executive director Beth Hennessy characterized as "a leap of faith" considering the organization's budget of under $100,000.