Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design
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Decorate your home with unique hand-woven pieces by learning contemporary weaving techniques that explore positive and negative space
Handweaving is a time-honored art that gives you the immense satisfaction of creating something from scratch. Textile designer Sophie Graney specializes in hand-woven techniques, using an experimental creative process to craft unique pieces for lifestyle accessories and interior furnishings. Her products have been featured in magazines like Cover Magazine, Textile View, and the cover of Atelier d’Art.
In this course, Sophie teaches you to find inspiration in unexpected places, and use it to create a handmade rug. Learn the classic handweaving techniques and even how to make your own frame loom. Explore a contemporary approach to a traditional art and create the perfect cut-out rug.
Begin the course by getting to know textile designer Sophie Graney. Discover her approach and the ethos behind her designs. Learn about her influences and how they inspire her techniques and color choices.
Explore the different materials and tools required for handweaving a rug, before Sophie guides you on how to set up a frame loom and get the perfect tension. Get an introduction to the 3 basic handweaving techniques for creating your piece.
Learn about urban wandering, the practice of taking inspiration from exploring your local area, and how Sophie uses it to create mood boards of images. Translate those pictures into color, explore their textures, and combine it all into a unique rug design using mark making techniques.
Prepare the yarns for weaving, using different techniques to create lace-like structures and give your piece a unique shape. Put the final touches on your creation by weaving a fringe and using finishing techniques to bring it to life.
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