Join us on June 28th for our Tapestry Weaving program with Barbara Pietruk!
Using a simple wooden board loom, we will learn basic tapestry techniques that can be used in
all sorts of fiber projects. The small looms will be warped with cotton rug yarn and then small
amounts and colors of yarn will be used to practice tapestry weaving techniques. Learn about
weaving shapes and blending colors and discuss finishings for displaying your piece or making
a tapestry into a small purse or jewelry.
Wooden board loom (6 x 9 inches) with notches for warping will be provided, along with a
tapestry needle. Bring 8/4 rug warp if you have it on hand, there will be some available. Please
bring yarns you may want to work with, any project leftovers are great. Be sure to bring scissors
and materials for taking notes. Please also bring a sturdy plastic fork or a metal fork for packing
down weft fiber.
What is Tapestry Weave
Tapestry is a type of weave in which some of the following principles
are found at play:
- Most tapestry weaving is done in a basic weft faced plain weave structure.
- The warp is hidden with a closely packed weft to secure solid planes of color.
- Tapestry requires two picks of weft to complete a row of tapestry that has covered the warp.
- Weaving can consist of independent weft elements; each confined to its own area within any given pick.
- Additional techniques are employed to achieve different textures and shapes.