Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories
A course by Cassandra Sabo
, Textile Designer and Hand Weaver
Learn to create richly textured and sustainable textile pieces using a variety of weaving techniques
- 100% positive reviews (46)
- 1207 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn to create richly textured and sustainable textile pieces using a variety of weaving techniques
- 100% positive reviews (46)
- 1207 students
- 24 lessons (5h 29m)
- 24 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
A handwoven cushion or blanket can be the perfect accessory that ties a room together. Textile artist and designer Cassandra Sabo believes in creating unique and sustainable textile pieces over fast-fashion decor. Her work has been featured in publications like KOEL Magazine and Country Living Modern Rustic.
In this course, Cassandra takes you through the textile design process and teaches you hand-weaving techniques to create custom accessories. Let your creativity unravel as you learn to weave step by step and create a truly original handwoven piece.
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Loom, Tools, and Materials
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U3U3. Basic Patterns and Techniques
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U4U4. Designing
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U5U5. Weaving Your Design
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FPFP Final project
Meet Cassandra Sabo, a textile artist and designer, and your teacher for this course. She shares her creative journey, which led her to the world of weaving and textiles. Hear about the artists who’ve inspired her and the books that have helped define her technique and aesthetic.
Get familiar with your tools and materials, beginning with your loom. Discover how to choose the right weaving equipment based on the design you would like to create. Cassandra takes you more in-depth through different types of yarns and materials by highlighting their natural properties.
Move on to the fundamentals of weaving by practicing basic patterns and techniques. Once you are familiar with the basics, Cassandra teaches you more complex weaving like the twill pattern, shaping with the split technique, and the more contemporary soumak technique.
Start designing your own textile piece by getting an overview of color theory and choosing a color palette. Create a moodboard filled with references to inspire your final project before sketching it out and finalizing the design.
Time to start weaving your custom piece! Cassandra takes you through the weaving process step by step. Learn how to carefully remove your piece from your loom before seeing how to sew your textile accessory together by hand. Wrap up the course by hearing Cassandra’s care tips when washing and drying your piece.
What is this course's project?
Design, weave, and sew a cushion using a variety of patterns and techniques.
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for both beginners and experienced weavers. Cassandra takes you through the basics, but also shows your more complex and contemporary weaving techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need a weaving loom, weaving tools, a tapestry needle, yarn, a cushion pad, a pencil, card stock, and other household materials.
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A course by Cassandra Sabo
Cassandra Sabo is a textile designer and weaver from Montreal, Canada. She initially moved to London to pursue a degree in textile design at Central Saint Martins, and eventually moved to Oxford with her husband and children, and founded The Oxford Weaving Studio.
From her studio, she shares her love and knowledge of weaving and the broader fiber arts with her community. Cassandra also researched, designed and developed The Oxford Frame Loom, a new type of frame loom that aims to bridge the gap between hand-weaving and tapestry weaving, enabling weavers of all levels to discover and explore this craft in new ways.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Loom, Tools, and Materials
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Understanding Your Loom
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Choosing Your Weaving Tools and Equipment
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Exploring Materials 1
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Exploring Materials 2
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U3
Basic Patterns and Techniques
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Plain Weave Pattern 1
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Plain Weave Pattern 2
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Twill Pattern
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Shaping and Split Technique
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Soumak Technique
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U4
Designing
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Basic Colour Theory
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Creating a Mood Board
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Sketching a Pattern and Technical Notes 1
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Sketching a Pattern and Technical Notes 2
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U5
Weaving Your Design
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Weaving the Design 1
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Weaving the Design 2
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Weaving the Design 3
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Weaving the Design 4
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Weaving the Design 5
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Weaving the Design 6
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Removing from the Loom
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Sewing the Cushion by Hand
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Washing the Woven Fabric
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FP
Final project
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Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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woollove123
This class is thorough and well thought out. It was suitable for beginners and for advanced weavers. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in weaving.
marycer
Excelente curso!!
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hroberton
I have just finished Cass's weaving course and it was soooo informative. I have taken a few courses in the past for my frame loom but learnt nothing like what I have learnt today. I am totally enthused to get my loom out and start again. Thank you Cassandra :-)
patriciaduplooy
This is a course I would recommend to anyone interested in weaving. The lectures are explained very well.
almanah
The course is excellent, both for beginners and for those who want to improve their weaving skills. Excellent program and good pace of knowledge transfer.