The Art of Tapestry Weaving: Techniques, Patterns, and Colors with Tricia Goldberg
Tuition: $295/Members $315/Non-Members
Class Dates: Fri – Sun, Oct 25-27
Times: 9:30-4:30
Place: Pacific Textile Arts classroom
Number of Students: Minimum:5 Max:8
Materials fee: $25
Class Description: Students will weave with sumptuous fine wool yarns and learn tapestry techniques including hatchings, hachures, slits, and patterns for combining colors, and experiment with eccentric or non-horizontal weaving. They will begin with warping a small loom and choose or create a design to be a paper cartoon to use as a guide during weaving. Beginners will start with basic techniques. Intermediate and advanced students may choose to have a specific focus, or problem solve in a difficult area. All levels are welcome. Small looms and all the equipment, materials, and yarns are available to use in class. Continuing students, Tricia looks forward to working with you again!
Class Outline
Day 1. introduction to class, look at woven samples; students will choose a simple line drawing provided or work on a small design, art supplies will be provided; students will warp looms, choose beginning yarn colors, begin to weave
Day 2. students will weave on their individual projects; show and tell of students’ previous work
Day 3. students continue to weave and complete their tapestries, take pictures with a “cutting-off” celebration, learn finishing, discuss mounting and displaying work
Students may bring but it is not necessary to purchase materials:
• A small basket, tray, or bag for your materials
• A small pair of scissors
• A notebook and/or camera
• Art materials (if you want to design in class)
• A cushion to sit on, on a chair
BIO: “I have been designing, weaving, and exhibiting tapestries for over thirty-five years. My tapestries are in numerous collections and have been featured in various publications. One of my goals is to maintain a freshness and liveliness in my weavings. I work in color before finalizing a design, but I weave from a black and white “cartoon” behind the loom. This allows room for play and experimentation.”
Questions: Email classes@pacifictextilearts.org
