Decorative Tapestries: Advanced Handloom Techniques
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Learn to weave decorative wall hangings by combining stitching techniques, embellishments, and embroidery
If you’re looking to take your tapestry work to the next level, hone your skills and experiment with textures, then this is the course for you. After teaching Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry, textile artist Diana Cunha shares a whole new repertoire of stitches for making exclusive decorative pieces.
With Diana as your guide, learn to manually weave a tapestry using the reverse warping method. Discover all the steps, from the preparation of the loom and tying the first knots to using embroidery stitches and adding the final touches, and explore the endless possibilities of this art form.
Start by getting to know a little about Diana Cunha’s career so far in the world of textile art as well as hear about a few of her main influences.
Next, discover how to prepare your work station and get the most out of your materials. Revisit a few of the basic stitches and learn techniques for the reverse warping method.
Diana shows you a series of stitches for adding texture to your piece like the pile weave, loops, and fringing, as well as how to add details using embroidery stitches. Then prepare a sketch of your final piece for reference.
Now it’s time to make your tapestry! Put all your new skills into practice and watch your tapestry come to life bit by bit. Begin by preparing your loom and making the first shapes before finishing it all off with the final touches.
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