Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
A course by Diana CunhaTextile Artist
A course by Diana Cunha, Textile Artist
Learn how to create unique tapestry pieces from the basics to completion
Combining ancestral techniques to create contemporary pieces is one of the main approaches that Portuguese textile artist Diana Cunha uses for her work. Through her brand, Oficina 166, Diana is always looking for new materials and designs to experiment with visual languages and styles for her handmade decorative pieces.
In this course, create a tapestry using a frame loom, learning the main steps and techniques for creating shapes and incorporating textures and fringes. Diana shares with you her creative process from beginning to end: the first ideas, the assembly of the loom, the execution of the piece, the final touches, and the tapestry's optimal placement in a room.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 15 downloads
What will we do in the course?
2 minutes, 9 seconds
Loom types and frame choice
5 minutes, 41 seconds
Main concepts of the frame loom
2 minutes, 26 seconds
Assemble the warp on the loom
12 minutes, 14 seconds
Taffeta stitch and fringes
13 minutes, 17 seconds
Soumak Stitch
10 minutes, 41 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know Diana's career as a textile artist and see what her main influences are, as well as the content you will learn throughout the course.
Afterward, discover the materials and accessories that you can use to make your tapestry and learn about the different types of handlooms that exist. Following this, Diana explains the main tapestry concepts and teaches you how to thread the fabric on the loom step by step.
Learn the basic tapestry stitches: taffeta or Gobelin stitches, fringes, Soumak weave, and pick-and-pick, among others. Put them into practice, first in a showcase before moving on to the final piece.
Learn how to create geometric and organic shapes, as well as the correct way to apply the stitches learned previously.
Then, begin to build your final piece, from the assembly of the loom to the execution of the stitches, the application of textures, and the final touches. To do this, follow Diana's process and see how she combines and takes into account her references, the client's preferences, the place where the piece will be placed, and the budget in her design.
Finally, see how to take the piece out of the loom and the best way to hang it. Diana gives you some tips on taking the first steps in your career and starting your own business.
What is this course's project?
Create your own decorative tapestry using the techniques and stitches learned throughout the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wishes to learn the technique of frame loom tapestry and all lovers of crafts and textile arts.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required to take this course.
As for the materials, you will need a frame loom, threads of different colors and thicknesses, tapestry needles, scissors, and cardboard.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Me gusta el temario y el contenido del curso. Me parece un buen video de iniciación. La traducción al español (del portugués) a veces es un poco extraña, pero no es impedimento para entender bien el contenido. Con gusto tomaría más talleres de Diana.
- 2 months ago
No se cuantas veces he vuelto a ver este taller. Siempre regreso a ver algún punto, o alguna parte del curso. Realmente he aprendido un montón y es uno de los cursos a los que mas regreso para seguir haciendo mis telares.
- 3 months ago
Great teacher
- 4 months ago
Es un curso básico pero bastante completo. Queda mucho por aprender!!! Habrá que seguir practicando, y buscando más información.
- 5 months ago
Me encanto su clase, appendicitis muchisimo y realmente admiro su proyectoria como artista.
At the beginning of 2016, she created her brand Oficina 166 and at the end of 2017, she expanded her studio to work with a team of two people while teaching creative workshops and courses.
She has held two exhibitions in Lisbon and works with clients in several countries such as the United States, Luxembourg, Belgium, Angola, and Portugal.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Concepts and preparation
- Choosing materials
- Loom types and frame choice
- Main concepts of the frame loom
- Assemble the warp on the loom
- U3
Stitches
- Brake stitch
- Taffeta stitch and fringes
- Soumak Stitch
- Pick n 'pick stitch
- U4
Form
- Geometric Shapes
- Organic shapes
- U5
We carry out our project
- Definition of part design
- Draft
- Start building the part
- Apply texture
- Playing with fringes
- Best points to finish the piece and shots
- U6
Completion
- Remove the piece from the loom
- Tips for starting your own business
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, recommended for those with some experience in handcraft or textile arts, but beginners eager to learn fundamental concepts and techniques can also benefit.
You’ll need a variety of yarns, scissors, a tapestry needle, ruler, shuttle, weaving comb, and preferably a frame loom. Some alternative materials and natural fibers may also be used during class.
You’ll learn frame loom weaving techniques, warping the loom, stitches like plain weave, sumac, and rya knots, creating geometric and organic shapes, selecting materials, dyeing yarns, and professional finishing for decorative tapestries.
Yes, the course covers strategies for setting up and organizing your own textile studio, including tips on choosing materials, necessary equipment, and managing your creative space.
Yes, the course teaches how to customize pieces for clients, from visual planning with mood boards to finishing touches and fulfilling custom orders.
The workshop includes manual loom weaving, contemporary macramé, textile crochet, rya knot application, plain weave, sumac, pick and pick techniques, fringe creation, and material blending.
The course shows how to apply textile crochet to room dividers and panels, crafting unique decorative pieces for spaces like hotels, offices, and homes.