Weaving: Color, Pattern and Material Experimentation
Experimenting with patterns on the paper frame
A course by Lily Alcaraz & Léa Berlier , Textile Designers
Joined February 2022
About the video: Experimenting with patterns on the paper frame
Overview
“In this lesson we will experiment with paper weave patterns. We will paint different patterns in ink, cut them into strips and test them on the loom.”
In this video lesson Lily Alcaraz & Léa Berlier addresses the topic: Experimenting with patterns on the paper frame, which is part of the Domestika online course: Weaving: Color, Pattern and Material Experimentation . Unleash your textile creativity with this Domestika course. Learn to weave with hand-painted paper wefts and create unique textile pieces..
Partial transcription of the video
“For this lesson, we are going to experiment with patterns for the paper frame. To do this, we will start by cutting rectangles of paper. Your paper rectangles can be the size of your frames or a little bigger, between 30 and 33 cm in length. We immerse ourselves in graphic principles from our inspiration boards. Here, in our boards, we see notions of gradients, of wefts, points, weight, and repeated graphics that will allow us to create our patterns. The idea is to experiment with different patterns and effects. Have fun painting the patterns that come. Here we go, I'm going to start painti...”
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Course summary for: Weaving: Color, Pattern and Material Experimentation
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Fiber Arts, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Decoration, Textile Design, Weaving

Lily Alcaraz & Léa Berlier
A course by Lily Alcaraz & Léa Berlier
Lily Alcaraz and Léa Berlier are renowned textile designers known for their innovative approach to weaving.
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.
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