If you have admired woven tapestry and have always wanted to give it a try, this structured course will enable you to gain confidence with the medium.
The course will start with a demonstration of the warping-up process. Once this has been achieved, you will begin weaving a technical sample, which is designed to help at various stages of your development as a weaver. Some of the techniques covered are plain weaving, stepped/soft diagonals, hatching, dovetailing, blending, shaping and more. You should expect to complete a finished woven sample over the two days.
The essence of the course is to ensure that you can transfer your new skills gained over the course to produce woven tapestry which is individual to you. Throughout the two-day workshop, reference material will be available, furthering your understanding of the medium and increasing the depth of your knowledge. It is suitable for absolute beginners and weavers with only a little experience in woven tapestry.
Included
A selection of warp and weft yarns is provided by the tutor for use during the course.
What students need to bring
- Measuring tape
- pen/document folder for handouts
- Kitchen fork for weaving
One or two bobbins
Available to buy
Available from shop:
Wooden tapestry frame*
Scissors
- This can be borrowed during the course, but if you wish to take it home, it will cost around £16.
You can also purchase additional warp and weft yarn from Weaversbazaar who usually visit with their pop-up shop, usually on the first morning of the workshop.
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
