Specialization in 3D Textured Tapestry and Weaving Techniques

Course summary

• M1: Getting Inspired

  • Introduction

  • Influences | Lucy Rowan

  • Influences | Cassandra Sabo

  • Influences | Rachel Snack

  • Infuences | Jen Duffin - Nova Mercury

  • Influences | Allyson Rousseau

  • Influences | Marion Weymes

• M2: Hand Weaving Techniques for Beginners

  • Planning the Tapestry

  • Sketching Out Your Design

  • Yarns and Colour Palette

  • Build Your Own Loom and How to Warp

  • Basic Stitches 1

  • Basic Stitches 2

  • Advanced Stitches 1

  • Advanced Stitches 2

  • Create Some Texture 1

  • Create Some Texture 2

  • Creating Shapes

  • Interlocking Colours

  • Using Colour and Blending 1

  • Using Colour and Blending 2

  • Finalizing the Project

  • How to Hang the Weave

  • What to Do Next...

  • How to Care for the Weaves

• M3: Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories

  • Understanding Your Loom

  • Choosing Your Weaving Tools and Equipment

  • Exploring Materials 1

  • Exploring Materials 2

  • Plain Weave Pattern 1

  • Plain Weave Pattern 2

  • Twill Pattern

  • Shaping and Split Technique

  • Soumak Technique

  • Basic Colour Theory

  • Creating a Mood Board

  • Sketching a Pattern and Technical Notes 1

  • Sketching a Pattern and Technical Notes 2

  • Weaving the Design 1

  • Weaving the Design 2

  • Weaving the Design 3

  • Weaving the Design 4

  • Weaving the Design 5

  • Weaving the Design 6

  • Removing from the Loom

  • Sewing the Cushion by Hand

  • Washing the Woven Fabric

• M4: Weaving Pattern Designs on a Frame Loom

  • Tools and Materials

  • Weaving Terminology

  • Loom Types and Uses

  • What Is a Weave Structure?

  • Designing Grid Patterns

  • How to Choose a Pattern for the Project

  • Scaling a Pattern for Larger Looms

  • How to Choose the Right Yarn for the Project

  • Warping the Loom

  • Basic Weaving Steps and Getting Started

  • Reading the Grid Pattern 1

  • Reading the Grid Pattern 2

  • Finishing Touches and Inspiration for Future Projects

• M5: Circular Weaving for Colorful Wall Decor

  • Loom, Tools, and Materials

  • Basic Weaving Techniques 1

  • Basic Weaving Techniques 2

  • Colour and composition

  • Preparing the Loom

  • Let's Get Weaving!

  • Finishing

  • Embellishing

  • How to Hang and Care For Your Weaving

  • What's Next?

• M6: 3D Weaving and Yarn Trimming for Wall Hangings

  • Tools and Materials

  • Building the Frame Loom

  • Basic Weaving Techniques

  • Creating Patterns with Rya Knots

  • The Design Process

  • The Background: Flat Weaving

  • Filling in the Shapes

  • Securing the Back

  • Trimming the Shapes

  • Finishing Techniques

  • Adding a Signature

  • Other Ideas Using Rya Knots

  • Recycling Yarn Scraps

  • Tips for Storing Materials

• M7: Contemporary Tapestry Weaving

  • Weaving Materials

  • Building a Frame Loom

  • Let’s Start Weaving: Learning Basic Techniques 1

  • Let’s Start Weaving: Learning Basic Techniques 2

  • Tidying Up and Doing a Hem Stitch

  • Creating Overlapping Shapes 1

  • Creating Overlapping Shapes 2

  • Finding Inspiration

  • Sketching Our Design

  • Choosing Yarn Colors: Color Palette

  • Preparing the Loom

  • Weaving Our Final Project 1

  • Weaving Our Final Project 2

  • Finishing the Piece

  • Adding the Binding to Create a Raised Texture

  • Taking Care of Your Tapestry

• Final project

  • From Loom to Tapestry: Basic Techniques to 3D Textures