3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings
The Design Process
A course by Allyson Rousseau , Fiber Artist
About the video: The Design Process
Overview
“In this lesson, I will tell you about my design process and guide you through making a mood board by collecting images and colours that inspire you. Then, I will show you how to choose your yarn according to the design you have in mind.”
In this video lesson Allyson Rousseau addresses the topic: The Design Process, 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
“ The Design Process In this lesson, we'll talk about the design process for your final project. Before you start selecting your yarns, it might be a good idea to make a mood board. A mood board can be made digitally on the computer or your phone or you can make it with paper as a collage. I don't normally make a mood board before I start weaving but this is a great way to get into the design process and give yourself a starting place. A mood board can include anything that you're interested in and these images will source as inspiration for your project. These images can include photos of ...”
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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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