Tapestry - next steps with Betty Hilton Nash May 2024

This is for students that have taken a very basic tapestry weaving class and want to continue to explore tapestry weaving.

We will review the basics, loom warping, meet and separate and hatching. We will learn new techniques such as how to weave curved shapes, diagonals, and pick and pick. There are many other techniques that we can talk about and you can learn to weave.

I will talk about designing a tapestry, making a cartoon and how to mount and present the finished piece.

You should leave the class with the basic tools you need to further explore the medium of tapestry.

Materials provided by instructor: Warp, weft, printed instructional handout, looms are available at the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center. If you have your own loom, please get in touch with the fiber center before class.

Materials students should bring: Scissors, ruler, a tapestry beater (i.e. a heavy kitchen fork will work), a small hand or stand mirror.