Macraweave: Create Modern Artwork using Macramé and Weaving
Course final project
A course by Luiza Potiens , Artista textil
About the final project for: Macraweave: Create Modern Artwork using Macramé and Weaving
Macraweave: Create Modern Artwork using Macramé and Weaving
“I hope you had fun learning something new! My intention in teaching these techniques is to share knowledge for you to create pieces in different ways and, above all, to make something that you are proud of and that has your face! Below, I remind you of some important steps for you to carry out your project: • Decide on the size and aesthetics of your panel. Draw if you like! • Choose, separate and cut the necessary materials. • Start braiding the macrame base. • Make the weaving filling of the chosen parts. • Finalize the finishing touches and choose a place to hang your new creation!
Partial transcription of the video
“We've reached the end. I hope you had fun and learned something new. My intention in teaching you these techniques is to give you knowledge so that you can create in different ways and mainly, do something that you like and that has your face. Use this opportunity to create without judgment and without expectations. Crafts are wonderful for self-knowledge and also can be a tool for mental health. I taught you only the entrance door of two manual techniques that can be used to weave different possibilities. Both macrame and weaving are used in different segments besides decoration. Study and...”
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Course summary for: Macraweave: Create Modern Artwork using Macramé and Weaving
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Macramé, Textile Design, Weaving
Luiza Potiens
A course by Luiza Potiens
Luiza Potiens is a textile artist from the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. Graduated in photography, she worked in the fashion market and saw her images published around the world. At some point, he decided to change the medium of his compositions: from photography, he moved to manual work. Over time, Luiza created her own brand and textile laboratory, Ateliê Mentha. In it, the artist experiments with macramé, weaving, punch needle and embroidery.
Luiza sells her works online, at events and at various points of sale throughout Brazil. She also makes custom orders for clients and architects. Her pieces have been shown in media such as Casa Vogue, Casa e Jardim, Trip, Urdume and the Arte 1 channel. For Luiza, sustainability and experimentation are essential and working with your hands is a powerful tool for mental health.
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