TEXTILES | TAPESTRY WEAVING | SERIES
(Private Dates Available)
Description
TAPESTRY SERIES | Catherine Hallam
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of tapestry weaving to create your own woven wall hangings. Over three weeks, you will start with the basics of warping up, weaving and creating designs on a frame loom. You will also learn how to create and work with shapes in your designs, as well as techniques for creating texture and experimenting with colours. Tapestry is a versatile craft that allows you to explore your own style, so once you get the hang of these techniques, the possibilities are endless!
What you will learn:
Which materials and tools are suitable for tapestry weaving.
Warping up a frame loom.
Weaving basics.
Tips for creating and working with shapes.
Techniques to creating texture, such as rya knots and soumak stitch.
Experimenting with gradients and colour.
Finishing techniques, and how to hang your woven pieces.
What students will take home:
Students will take home their own frame loom, shuttle, tapestry needle, booklet of notes, and finished piece at the end of the three weeks. Students will also be provided with all materials for the class, including yarn and warp string, and a dowel for hanging their piece.
APRIL 8TH - Week 1:
Basics
What is tapestry weaving?
Materials - what fibres can you weave with?
Tools - what tools can you use/free alternatives.
Warping up
Rya knots.
Basic weaving.
Basic design.
APRIL 15TH - Week 2:
Shape and Texture
Working with shapes.
What to consider with vertical shapes, e.g. different joins, e.g. interlocking, dovetailing, and sewing up slits.
Tips for creating circles and rounded shapes.
Texture techniques - soumak stitch, rya loops, and using rya knots to create texture.
APRIL 22ND - Week 3:
Colour and Finishing Techniques
Advanced colour techniques - half passing and colour mixing.
Finishing techniques - hem stitch.
Taking your piece off the loom.
Tucking/tying in ends.
Hanging your piece.
Materials provided:
Loom.
Warp thread.
One shuttle per student.
2 tapestry needles per student.
Booklet of basic techniques.
Yarn
Dowels for hanging pieces.
YOUR TEACHER | Catherine Hallam
Catherine Hallam is a Melbourne tapestry weaver and fibre artist. Having dabbled in textiles of all kinds from an early age, including crochet, sewing and needle felting, Catherine first tried tapestry weaving in 2015 and has been hooked ever since. Catherine's work combines traditional tapestry weaving techniques with a modern aesthetic and bright colours, often including a hint of humour and irony.
You can see her work on Instagram: @misscathelizabeth
What you will learn
- Which materials and tools are suitable for tapestry weaving, Warping up a frame loom, weaving basics , creating and working with shapes,
- Techniques to creating texture, such as rya knots and soumak stitch.
- Experimenting with gradients and colour, finishing techniques, and how to hang your woven pieces.
What you will get
- Students will take home their own frame loom, shuttle, tapestry needle, booklet of notes, and finished piece at the end of the three weeks.
- Students will also be provided with all materials for the class, including yarn and warp string, and a dowel for hanging their piece.
- Expert tuition from an experienced teacher!
You can opt to use the garage at 200 Queen St Melbourne Secure for more parking space. (Guild of Objects will not shoulder this expense)
Please note that unfortunately the building is not wheelchair accessible, as there is a flight of approximately 10 steps at the building's entrance.
What to bring
- Bring your enthusiasm!
What to wear
Casual
Appropriate for
Any one interested in learning Tapestry Weaving
The Guild of Objects is a registered Social Enterprise
The Guild of Objects is a space that supports and holds space for all to pursue, source or explore their own innate creativity. The Guild provides a space for artists, craftspeople and makers to sell their products. The Guild runs workshops in a beautiful home like environment that gives everyone the opportunity to explore their own creativity and finally the Guild organises and runs design, craft and art tours to Japan, Bali and France in order to provide a forum to explore the world through a creative lens.
The Guild is a space that honours the notion of Connection through Creativity.
Connections with ones creativity, connection with ones self and connection to others through mutual pursuit.
Come and visit us at 67 Hardware Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Guild Of Objects has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 3 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$25.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 1 day before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 1 day before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
You may be photographed at this event. Please advise us in writing prior to the workshop via email to objects@guildofobjects.com if you do not wish to be photographed prior to the Workshop taking place.
Cancellations - Guild of Objects reserves the right to cancel any scheduled workshop. In the event that the Guild of Objects cancels a workshop, you will be offered either a full refund or the opportunity to transfer into the next class.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE
The Guild of Objects has put together an action plan to mitigate the risks from coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Guild of Objects acknowledges the health risks of people gathering together but sees events such as workshops are a vital part of our community and can continue to be a place of safety and enjoyment if everyone plays their part.
The objective of the Guild is to support Artists, Makers and Craftspeople and as such our workshops provide financial support for the artists who work with us.
At all our events we will be putting in place additional hygiene measures in order to help minimise the possibility of contamination. This will include hand washing facilities and an increase in the frequency of cleaning of shared spaces.
We have limited the number of participants at each workshop to 12 as this will ensure that we can maintain the recommended social distance between participants.
If you are ill or have been placed into home isolation the Guild will allow you to transfer into a later workshop or if you give us 48 hours’ notice we will provide a refund.
While we have put hygiene measures and increased our efforts to minimise contamination, attendance at our workshops is at your own risk.
We value your continued support in helping keep the Guild going during these difficult times.
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We will continue to update and change our policy as more information is known. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.