Decorative Frame Loom Tapestry: Explore Volume and Texture
A course by Luiza CaldariTextile Artist
A course by Luiza Caldari, Textile Artist
Learn weaving techniques to create colorful decorative pieces from scratch
Weaving on a loom is an artistic as well as therapeutic activity that requires movement and balance at every stage. Textile artist and fashion designer Luiza Caldari explores the art of tapestry in order to communicate with the world by creating expressive pieces with contrast and texture.
In this course, learn to weave a decorative wall piece using a frame loom. Luiza shows you how to choose different threads and warp yarns to work layer by layer combining colors and volumes. Discover how to use a range of threads and yarns, adding fringing and other details, then share your piece with the world.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 10 downloads
Materials
2 minutes, 9 seconds
Inspiration
8 minutes, 42 seconds
Colors
4 minutes, 59 seconds
Outline
11 minutes, 5 seconds
Fundamentals of techniques: loom preparation
9 minutes, 14 seconds
starting the plot
9 minutes, 36 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by hearing a little about Luiza Caldari's journey so far, from her education in fashion design to how she began a career in tapestry and the world of all things artisan. She also talks about her influences and shares her most defining tapestry projects.
Next, take a look at the materials you need and dive right in collecting reference materials for a colorful mood board. Using this for inspiration, define your vision for your piece and do a preliminary sketch.
Now it's time to get weaving! Luiza shows you how to set up your loom, stretching the yarn correctly before getting started. Then learn how to work layer by layer adding fringing and volume for a gradient effect.
As you weave towards the end of the course, see how to put the finishing touches on your tapestry, shape the volumes, and remove your piece from the loom. Luiza also gives you some final tips on packaging if you decide to sell your work.
What is this course's project?
Create a decorative wall tapestry combining colors and volumes. Create a decorative wall tapestry combining colors and volumes.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who enjoys working with their hands.
Requirements and materials
You need basic tapestry knowledge to take this course.
In terms of materials, you need a frame loom, needles, warp yarns, wool and threads, a tape measure, and a rod for hanging your finished piece.
Reviews
- 9 months ago
Je suis ravie de ce cours. L'artiste est claire dans ses explications et donne de bons conseils. C'est parfait pour débuter ! Luiza Caldari est un personne inspirante. Je lui souhaite encore beaucoup de succès dans sa démarche artistique.
- 10 months ago
Me gusto mucho explica muy bien
- 2 years ago
AS legendas cobrem a exposição da trama (não há ícone para desativá-la) e em algumas, importantes, partes o vídeo filma a professora ao invés da peça que está sendo trabalhada. A Professora é bem didática. Gostei, bastante.
- 2 years ago
I have watched the entire course. It is great. the explantations are clear and simple. I reccomand this course to anyone who wish to learn new textile techniques
- 3 years ago
muito bom o curso! a luiza explica muito bem tudo!
Her work can be found on various online platforms and at art fairs across Brazil. Within the fashion world she has produced creations for renowned Brazilian names like Carlos Miele, Cris Barros, and, most recently, Colcci.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- influences
- U2
warming the imagination
- Materials
- Inspiration
- Colors
- Outline
- U3
Hands on the loom!
- Fundamentals of techniques: loom preparation
- starting the plot
- fringes
- Volumes
- Completion of filling
- Dreads
- U4
final moments
- Finishes
- Packing Tips
- FP
Final project
- Nail Loom Decorative Tapestry: Explore textures and volumes
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, recommended for those with some experience in crafts or handiwork, but it doesn’t require prior mastery of tapestry.
You’ll need a nail loom, tapestry needles, yarn for warp and weft, scissors, a measuring tape, and a rod to hang your finished piece.
You’ll learn how to set up your loom, warp and weave, combine colors, create volume and fringes, finish professionally, and strategies to showcase and sell your work.
The warp thread is stretched vertically across the nail loom, forming the structural base that holds the weft threads and allows you to create patterns and textures in your tapestry.
The course teaches how to create color swatches, build palettes, blend shades, and use techniques like gradients and stripes to craft harmonious and innovative designs, including for children’s tapestries.
You’ll learn how to add fringes, dreads, layer threads, mix yarns of different thicknesses, and use multicolored volume techniques to enrich your tapestry.
Yes, the course covers finishing techniques, invisible hems, safe packaging for transport, and tips for hanging your tapestry securely and attractively.