Quirky Tapestry: Exploring the Eccentric Wedge Weave with Deborah Corsini
Class Dates: Friday – Sunday, June 14, 15, 16, 2024
Times: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Materials fee: $5
Class Description:
Bold, graphic line, zigzag stripes and scalloped selvedges are striking characteristics of wedge weave. Instead of weaving perpendicular to the warp, as is usual for tapestry, wedge weave is an eccentric weaving technique where the wefts are woven at an angle to the warp.
In this workshop, students will learn the unique characteristics, basic techniques, and design possibilities to create dynamic and graphic wedge weave tapestries. The workshop includes a variety of approaches to eccentric weaving, combining tapestry with wedge weave, slit techniques, curves, and unusual materials. Create a sampler or small tapestry by incorporating various wedge weave techniques and styles and move beyond the expected. Students should be able to warp a loom and have some weaving experience.
List of items students need to bring
1. Students may work on floor looms (provided by PTA) or bring their own small tapestry looms.
2. Looms should be pre-warped with either a 12/9 or 12/6 cotton seine twine sett at 6 or 8 epi. (For floor looms make a 2 yard warp about 10″ – 15″ wide. Tapestry or frame looms should be warped according to loom.
3. Bring wool yarns for weft in a variety of contrasting colors and values. Keep the weft yarns a similar type. I recommend Swedish Matt yarn, Paternayan yarns, handspun and mill ends. The yarns should be smooth, not textured or soft like knitting yarns.
4. Bring the usual tapestry supplies: tapestry beater or heavy fork, scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle, tapestry bobbins (if you use them). I simply use hand wound butterflies.
5. Notebook / sketch book / drawing materials like crayons or markers
6.For warp & weft supplies I recommend: http://www.glimakrausa.com/cotton- warp-seine-twine https://www.glimakrausa.com/matt-garn
BIO
A lifelong weaver, textile designer, teacher, and curator, Deborah Corsini, is known for her dynamic wedge weave tapestries. Her work is exhibited in national and international venues and her tapestries are in U.S. Embassies, museums, corporate and private collections. Deborah maintains a studio practice in Pacifica, CA and continues her fascination and experimentation with wedge weave.
Questions: Email classes@pacifictextilearts.org
