Decorative Tapestries: Advanced Handloom Techniques

Decorative Tapestries: Advanced Handloom Techniques

“Here we are! We have reached the end of the course. I hope you enjoyed it and that you are ready to work on your final project. Take advantage of the tips I gave you throughout the course: • Prepare the place where you are going to work, so that you can do it comfortably, without putting too much strain on your back, arms and eyes. • Draw a design of the piece before you start weaving, based on something that inspires and fills you, something that makes you vibrate with your project. • Put the design on paper and place it on the back of your loom so that you can weave with the piece inverted for the first time, without great difficulty. • Pay attention to the type of yarn you are going to choose, so that you can weave more detailed shapes. • Leave a good part of your piece without much texture so you can practice the embroidery stitches. As a final project, you can present and comment on your original design, parts of the process and your final piece: Drawing

Process finished piece Try to make your project different from what I did in this course. Don't be afraid to take a risk! Don't forget that one of the biggest advantages we have with this type of courses is that we belong to a community with whom we can share our ideas, doubts and our final project. I will also comment on your work and ask questions whenever possible! Until later! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Dear student. we've reached the end of our course. Thank you so much for staying with me until now. I hope you've enjoyed this course as much as I have teaching it. I believe this course has broadened your horizons regarding tapestry. In this video. i'll recap some of the main tips I've given you throughout the course so you can finally start your final project. Ensure your workspace is set up correctly to avoid straining your back. arms. or eyes during your final project. Tapestry is a long and time-consuming process. so it's crucial to feel completely comfortable while doing it. As you pr...”

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Course summary for: Decorative Tapestries: Advanced Handloom Techniques

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (45)
• 1216 students
• 5 units
• 19 lessons (4h 30m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Weaving