Weaving: Color, Pattern and Material Experimentation
A course by Lily Alcaraz & Léa BerlierTextile Designers
A course by Lily Alcaraz & Léa Berlier, Textile Designers
Unleash your textile creativity with this Domestika course. Learn to weave with hand-painted paper wefts and create unique textile pieces.
Discover the beauty and technique behind the art of hand weaving with Lily Alcaraz and Léa Berlier, where you'll experiment with colors, patterns, and materials.
You will explore the design and execution of unique textile surfaces, using a mix of traditional methods and unconventional materials like paper, leather, and wood.
Learn how to manipulate these materials to create innovative textures and patterns that can transform spaces and objects.
Immerse yourself in this world where creativity meets functionality, bringing to life textile art that is both practical and aesthetic.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 16 downloads
Presentation of the project and the material
3 minutes, 50 seconds
Choice of weft and warp
6 minutes, 6 seconds
Making a weaving stand
5 minutes, 0 seconds
Iconographic research
3 minutes, 45 seconds
Creation of colors
9 minutes, 45 seconds
Painting and paper cutting
8 minutes, 45 seconds
Testing other crosses on the job
7 minutes, 54 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start, you will dive into the basic techniques of hand weaving, learning how to establish the foundation for your textile work. Lily and Léa will share their unique approach to combining threads and alternative materials, challenging traditional weaving conventions.
Next, you will experiment with dyeing materials, using techniques inspired by ancient Japanese traditions of thread painting to add vibrancy and depth to your creations.
Following this, we will teach you how to build your own loom and prepare it for weaving, a crucial step that defines the flow of your creative process.
Finally, you will learn how to integrate all these elements into the creation of textile pieces that tell stories through their textures and colors.
What is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a custom woven piece, using the techniques learned to combine different materials and colors.
This will not only allow you to apply the skills you've acquired but also result in a unique textile piece that you can use for practical or decorative purposes.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to explore weaving with an artistic and experimental approach. It requires attention to detail, but no prior knowledge of weaving is necessary.
It's also ideal for those interested in incorporating textile design elements into their work or creating unique pieces that add a distinctive touch to any space.
Requirements and materials
To follow this course, you will need simple basic DIY materials to make your loom. You will need paint, thread, and sheets of paper to create your weaving. To finish your project, you will also need a standard lampshade frame and wooden rods for the lamp base.
Reviews
- 5 months ago
the course was really engaging and with so much to learn, very creative
- 7 months ago
muito criativo e bonito de se fazer.
- 8 months ago
es un curso hermoso, escuchar la pasion con la que hablan es muy inspirador!
- ssibirPLUS10 months ago
A very creative and new approach to weaving
- 1 year ago
Very well explained and with many interesting tips
They have collaborated with top designers and brands, creating pieces that blend traditional techniques with modern materials. Their work has been showcased in major galleries and museums, earning them several prestigious awards.
Both share a passion for exploring new possibilities in weaving, leading them to develop a unique graphic language that is evident in each of their creations.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Our sources of inspiration
- U2
Tools, materials and interweaving
- Presentation of the project and the material
- Weaving, basic notions
- Choice of weft and warp
- Making a weaving stand
- U3
Experimenting with woven patterns
- Iconographic research
- Creation of colors
- Experimenting with patterns on the paper frame
- Colorful composition of the chain
- U4
Making the lampshade
- Installation of warp threads
- Painting and paper cutting
- Weaving
- Finishing the weaving
- Fixing the weaving on the lampshade
- U5
Go further
- Testing other crosses on the job
- Tips: Working with other materials and objects
- FP
Final project
- Weaving: Color, Pattern and Material Experimentation
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FAQs
This course is aimed at intermediate learners with some prior experience in weaving or textile creation. You don’t need to be an expert, but a basic understanding of textile techniques is recommended.
You will need a weaving frame or loom, cotton or wool threads, washi paper, paper strips, inks, scissors, a ruler, and possibly painting tools to experiment with the techniques taught.
You’ll learn how to design and create original woven patterns, experiment with various Japanese and contemporary techniques, prepare your materials, assemble a woven lampshade, and explore different materials and finishes.
Yes, the course explores Japanese techniques like ikat (ikate), bokashi for gradients, and the use of washi paper, adapting them for modern decorative projects.
Yes, the course guides you step-by-step to make a woven paper lampshade, from preparing the strips to the final assembly on a lighting frame.
No drawing skills are required. The course includes easy methods to create patterns using moodboards, simple diagrams, and visual inspiration.
You’ll learn how to build a custom color palette, make your own inks, and create soft and geometric patterns suited for hand weaving.