3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
Basic Weaving Techniques
A course by Allyson Rousseau , Fiber Artist
About the video: Basic Weaving Techniques
Overview
“Here I will teach you how to do a variety of basic weaving techniques. You will see how to start weaving, how to "plain" weave a flat background, turn open squares into circles and triangles in preparation for rya knotting, and, finally, how to incorporate rya knots to create dimension and texture into your weaving.”
In this video lesson Allyson Rousseau addresses the topic: Basic Weaving Techniques, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings. Learn how to sculpt shapes with yarn and make patterns with rya knots to create colorful wall hangings using a combination of flat and 3D weaving techniques .
Partial transcription of the video
“ Basic Weaving Techniques In this lesson, I'll show you some basic weaving techniques that you can use for any type of weaving. I'll start by showing you how to weave a starting line. A starting line is what I like to call the first line that I weave across my warp strings. The technical term for this technique is called twining. I find it's easier to refer to it as the starting line and the finishing line in a weaving. To do that, you will grab a needle and a length of yarn that's about this long. I've warped this loom with 30 warp strings to give you a reference before I get started. Wha...”
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Course summary for: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
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Category
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Fiber Arts, Interior Decoration, Textile Design, Weaving
Allyson Rousseau
A course by Allyson Rousseau
Allyson Rousseau is a fiber artist based in Pictou, Nova Scotia. She studied studio art at the University of Guelph where she practiced painting, drawing, and sculpture, and later discovered contemporary weaving whilst doing research for her assignment. She quickly began teaching herself how to weave out of curiosity, and quit her full-time job to pursue a career in the art form in 2016. Allyson first began selling her work on Etsy and posting on Instagram, before setting up her own website.
Since then, she has created over 200 custom pieces for homes in Canada, the US, Australia, and beyond. She has also collaborated with brands including We Are Knitters, exhibited her work internationally, and been featured in publications including KOEL Magazine, House & Home, and Mollie Makes.
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