Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
What will we do in the course?
A course by Diana Cunha , Textile Artist
About the video: What will we do in the course?
Overview
“In this course, we will create a decorative wall tapestry using a frame loom. But first we will have to talk about the main concepts in tapestry and stitches. I will walk you through the entire creative process, from choosing the design to creating a mood board and sketch (by that time we will be working on the final project).”
In this video lesson Diana Cunha addresses the topic: What will we do in the course?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry. Learn how to create unique tapestry pieces from the basics to completion.
Partial transcription of the video
“What will we do in the course? In this lesson, I’ll explain what we’ll do during the course. Let's make a decorative wall tapestry on a frame loom like this. Before teaching the techniques, we’ll cover the materials we’ll use, the various types of loom that exist and the concepts of the frame loom which is what we're going to use in our piece. You will learn how to assemble the warp on the loom and the stitches on the frame loom such as taffeta and soumak. We will also learn to make various geometric or organic shapes. And what are the best points for finishing. You will quickly realize tha...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
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Areas
Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Weaving
Diana Cunha
A course by Diana Cunha
Diana Cunha is a Portuguese textile artist who, after graduating in international relations and working for 20 years in the banking sector, discovered her true passion for textiles. After taking some courses in 2015, she started to work with frame loom tapestry, macramé, and embroidery, developing her own visual language and style.
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.
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