A Next Step in Tapestry

Skill Level

Intermediate

Required Skills:

  • Basic tapestry weaving skills, as taught in beginning tapestry class

Class Length

  • 2.5 Days
  • Friday: 9 am to 12 pm; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 12 pm

Description

After you have taken a beginning tapestry class, what’s the next step? This is often the sticking point for new tapestry weavers. There are many possibilities, and this class will offer one approach. We will start by looking through images of creatures, for example, birds and butterflies, looking for pattern and color ideas. The class will not be trying for photorealism, but to come up with abstract designs using the color and pattern ideas. We will use those ideas to develop a cartoon to weave a small tapestry about 7” x 7” and begin weaving. We will consider value and contrast, which are important to coming up with good tapestry designs. This may sound like a lot to do in a few days, but the overall goal will be to have fun and learn a few new things!

Fees

Registration Fee $450 for members, $525 for all others
Materials Fee $15

Materials Fee includes: warp for a 7" warp and a range of weft alternatives. For this class, weavers are encouraged to bring their own loom prewarped for the class and their own weft yarns. Instructions and sources can be emailed in advance.

Students to Bring

  • Their own tapestry loom, prewarped for a 7" tapestry at 8 epi
  • A selection of weft yarns for tapestry
  • Drawing or mixed media paper
  • Colored pencils or paints for cartoon development
  • Basic tools, e.g. scissors and bobbins

Instructor Bio

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