Interpreting Designs for Tapestry: Choosing Colors, Patterns and Techniques

 

Tricia Goldberg

3 hour workshop: Friday 1-4

 

This class will be in two parts. The first hour will be a presentation. The remaining two hours will include looking at woven samples, watching as I demonstrate specific techniques, and trying these techniques on the looms.

I will use a PowerPoint presentation and have tapestries to use as examples of my work. For the presentation I will include samples of my work showing the design process, including photographs, drawings, yarn samples and tapestries. I will explain the steps from the beginning idea and inspiration, steps to refine the design, and how I chose to work in a certain way for an individual piece.

I will also include examples from other artists who design and weave their own work. I will examine these finished works and choices the artists made.  I will allow time for questions and comments during and after the presentation.

For the second part of the class I will have four small looms set up so students can see these techniques being woven. I will demonstrate and instruct students so they can also try them.

 

ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME

Students to Bring: a notebook

Optional but a good idea: a camera to take photos documenting what you learn

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