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Fibers Through Time 2010
A Fiber Odyssey
Weave a Miniature Landscape Tapestry |
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| Instructor: Rebecca Smith |
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 Design and weave your own miniature landscape using tapestry weave. This workshop presents techniques for weaving smooth, undulating curves for portraying a variety of landscape features. Basic instruction for weft-faced weaving is covered. Bring your own landscape design or be inspired by examples provided by the instructor. Design, weave and embellish a small tapestry during the workshop. Materials for weaving, embellishing and hanging the tapestry are provided. | | Take Home: | A small tapestry | | Skill level: | All levels | | Materials fee: | $20.00 | | Supply List: | - Instructor provides everything, including the loom. (Looms may be purchased from the instructor.)
- Optional: Small pre-warped loom (4-inch wide warp sett at 8 epi, using 8/4 carpet warp or similar warp thread)
- Interesting yarn scraps, beads or other embellishments
- Landscape design ideas | | Reference: | http://www.rebeccasmithtapestry.com |
| Instructor Bio:
Rebecca has developed a unique approach to weaving by combining yarn, beads and wire in her two decades of weaving. She produces tapestries, sculptures, baskets and jewelry. Her work is exhibited in art shows and galleries. She has been teaching workshops since 2001. In her workshops, Rebecca introduces students to proper technique, and then shows them how to creatively break the rules to achieve spontaneous results |
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