Specialization in Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry Techniques

Course summary

• U1: Getting Inspired

  • Introduction

  • Influences | Diana Cunha

  • Influences | Maria Malatrama

  • Influences | Diana Cunha

  • Influences | Mariana Baertl

  • Influences | Mauro Frazão

• U2: Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry

  • Choosing materials

  • Loom types and frame choice

  • Main concepts of the frame loom

  • Assemble the warp on the loom

  • Brake stitch

  • Taffeta stitch and fringes

  • Soumak Stitch

  • Pick n 'pick stitch

  • Geometric Shapes

  • Organic shapes

  • Definition of part design

  • Draft

  • Start building the part

  • Apply texture

  • Playing with fringes

  • Best points to finish the piece and shots

  • Remove the piece from the loom

  • Tips for starting your own business

• U3: Tapestry Weaving in a High-Warp Loom

  • Main tools

  • Knowing the fibers

  • Basic concepts

  • Types of ligaments

  • Types of textures

  • Tapestry design

  • Choice of color palette

  • The base of the tapestry 1

  • The base of the tapestry 2

  • Weaving the central motif of tapestry 1

  • Weaving the central motif of tapestry 2

  • Circles with volume 1

  • Circles with volume 2

  • Completion and finishing of tapestry 1

  • Completion and finishing of tapestry 2

  • Various applications and final tips

• U4: Decorative Tapestries: Advanced Handloom Techniques

  • The importance of space and materials

  • Introduction to tapestry

  • Technique of weaving the inverted piece

  • Stitches that give texture 1

  • Stitches that give texture 2

  • Effects and props 1

  • Effects and props 2

  • Assorted embroidery

  • Inspiration and design

  • Prepare the loom and start weaving 1

  • Prepare the loom and start weaving 2

  • Create the void and weave the first shapes

  • More shapes and finish

  • Props and embroidery

  • Finish off the piece and take it off the loom

  • Storage and shipping tips

  • Composition and environment

• U5: Embroidered Tapestry Creation

  • Tools and materials

  • Inspiration and sketch

  • Transfer of the sketch to the fabric

  • Fill point

  • French knot

  • Materials application

  • Turkish Knot or Fringes

  • Palestinian point

  • Muddled

  • Final finishes

  • Variations

  • Other apps

• U6: Artistic wool cut for tapestries

  • Materials needed for the course

  • How to do the Russian stitch

  • How to carve wool

  • Design development

  • Prepare the work area and transfer the design to the primary fabric

  • Do it in practice

  • Resin the part

  • Effects on wool

  • Sculpting wool: preparing the base

  • Sculpting the wool: leveling and angulations

  • Finishing on the primary fabric

  • Final finishes: touches, lining and taping

• Final project

  • Textile Art and Contemporary Tapestry