Contemporary Weaving on a Frame Loom
A course by Ilary Bottini , Weaver and Textile Designer
Learn the main techniques for handweaving on a frame loom and create a wall tapestry inspired by a contemporary work of art
There's something magical and visually satisfying about watching your design take shape as warp and weft come together as one. To experience this mesmerizing process firsthand, textile designer Ilary Bottini teaches you basic techniques for weaving on a frame loom.
Learn about the materials involved, understand what sets different types of looms apart, and discover the technique for handweaving contemporary wall tapestries while giving your creativity free rein. Get ready to weave your ideas with textures, colors, and yarn.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 21 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (124)
- 1,993 students
- 19 lessons (3h 8m)
- 21 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create a 30 x 35 cm contemporary wall tapestry inspired by a cubist work of art.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in weaving, textile design, and art who's taking their first steps in the weaving world or who wants to perfect their technique and learn new approaches.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required for this course. As for materials, you need a frame loom, which you can buy or easily build yourself, yarn, and yarn needles.
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Ilary Bottini
A course by Ilary Bottini
Ilary Bottini is a weaver and textile designer. After graduating with a degree in modern languages from the University of Urbino, she began her career in the communications field in Paris, where she lived for nearly a decade.
In 2015, she created Color Pastello, a blog devoted to her two greatest passions: decoration and interior design. Coincidentally, she took a beginner's course on weaving taught by a French designer around the same time and instantly fell in love with the art form.
In 2020, she left her career in communication behind and started weaving and teaching full time. She even launched her own line of weaving looms. Her efforts have paid off as her work was selected for the 30th annual MiniArTextil exhibit. She currently collaborates with brands, architects, and publishers on artistic projects where she creates woven art and shares her knowledge of weaving.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Reference models
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U2
Introduction to materials, tools and yarns
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Tools and accessories
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Different types of yarns and materials for weaving
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Types of frame frame and DIY frames
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U3
Learning to weave: techniques and forms
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Simple and double warping
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Basic weaving techniques 1
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Basic weaving techniques 2
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Geometric and organic shapes 1
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Geometric and organic shapes 2
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U4
Weave your own design
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Create a preparatory cardboard and transfer it to the warp
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Weave your design 1
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Weave your design 2
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Weave your design 3
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Weave your design 4
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How to remove the design from the frame, finish it and hang it 1
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How to remove the design from the frame, finish it and hang it 2
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U5
Tips for a perfect job to show on social media
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Avoid the most common mistakes
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Styling and photography of your designs
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FP
Final project
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Weaving
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FAQs
This course teaches you how to create modern tapestries and rugs on a handcrafted loom, blending ancient weaving techniques with innovative materials, colors, and patterns. It covers design, yarn selection, drawing, and finishing touches.
The course is designed for those with an intermediate weaving background. It explains advanced and modern techniques but also provides detailed guidance on tools and essential steps.
To take the course, you’ll need a handcrafted loom (DIY options are fine), wool or cotton yarns, a wool needle, comb, shuttle, scissors, washi tape, a tapestry stick, and preparatory cardboard.
You’ll learn techniques like single and double warping, twining, tabby weave, rya knot, soumak, fringe making, handling geometric and organic shapes, and ways to avoid common weaving mistakes.
By the end, you’ll be able to design and create personalized tapestries, rugs, and contemporary fiber art pieces, choosing original materials and patterns.
The course shows you how to assess yarn strength, thickness, and color payoff, selecting natural or synthetic fibers and mixing neon and neutral tones for striking visual effects.
You can use either a ready-made weaving kit or your own tools and yarns, as long as they meet the course’s quality and type requirements.
Kurs bardzo mi się podobał, przejrzyste tłumaczenie oraz nowe pomysły po kursie.
Super! Molto chiaro
Very helpful and great ideas. I’ve fallen in love with Mid Century Tapestry Weaving!
Great introductory course to learn weaving techniques.
Ótimo curso!!! A professora dá explicações bem claras!!!