More Tapestry Adventures ~ Creating Shapes ~ Triangles and Half Rounds
In this self-paced course we will move beyond the basics in tapestry weaving to learn how to create two fun shapes and how these shapes open up new possibilities for beautiful organic designs.
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
average 38 mins per video4 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 31 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. The learner will practice the techniques taught in each of the lesson videos as they progress at their own pace in weaving their tapestry. The homework will be to share an in progress photo with me as they complete each section of the tapestry using each of the techniques. This will give me the opportunity to give feedback and encouragement to the learner. Please post all photos, questions and comments in our Outschool classroom.Class Experience
More Tapestry Adventures is about continuing to explore the creative art of tapestry weaving with all its color, texture, shape, and fun ways to use your imagination! In this four-part, self-paced class series, we’ll move from the basics of tapestry weaving to learning how to create two shapes; triangles and half rounds. These shapes open up possibilities for all kinds of organic design and movement in tapestry. We'll learn a bit about the creative process as I share my thoughts and design decisions in a weave along format. There is always the option to pause the prerecorded video and rewind at any time to see something again and to watch the video as many times as needed so there's no need for the learner to feel rushed. There is a camera on my hands for the learner to watch as I demonstrate each step while describing the process. Tapestry weaving is a slow art form so I encourage the learner to work slowly and enjoy the creative process. Weaving can be very calming with the sensory experience of working with yarn and the slow paced repetitive nature of the process. My goal is always to focus on the creative process and nurture the learner's creative spirit as they discover new ways to express themselves. I will check our classroom conversations Monday - Friday for comments, questions and photo posts of tapestry work in progress and will respond as soon as possible within the hours of 8am-6pm MST (Arizona, US). Loom + yarn + color, texture, shape + imagination = fun creative expression!
Learning Goals
The student will learn to twine the bottom and top of their warp, weave triangle and half round shapes and create a tapestry composed of those shapes. The student will also learn a new option for displaying a tapestry.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Imagine with Triangles
As we prepare the loom and learn how to weave the triangle shape, imagine triangles and all the shapes we see in nature, architecture and our home that are made of triangles.
• Warp the loom
• Twining the bottom and top.
• Demonstrate weaving a triangle, first from the selvedge creating one diagonal side.
• Next weave a triangle with two diagonal sides 44 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Explore Half Rounds
Explore weaving a half round shape using a technique where you are weaving on a curve!
• Learn to weave a half round.
• Play with placement and position of your half round using the diagonal sides of the triangles in the tapestry. 13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Discover Combining Half Rounds and Triangles
Discover new shapes as you weave half rounds and triangles beside and on top of each other.
• Weaving half rounds and triangles we’ll discover new shapes.
• Demonstrate changing the size of the shapes to create the illusion of movement in the space of the tapestry. 49 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Reflect and Finish
Reflect and Finish
• Talk about the creative process of making color and composition decisions.
• Finish weaving to the top of the loom or where the top twining is.
• Learn how to remove the tapestry from the loom and finish the edges.
• See a few options for displaying your completed tapestry.
• Learn how to stitch a tapestry to a piece of sturdy paper.
Please post a photo in our Outschool classroom of your finished tapestry so I can see your wonderful work! 47 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Learner must have basic weaving skills such as, plain weave, stopping and starting colors or already completed my first Tapestry Adventures ~ Creating Stories with Color, Texture and Imagination course in Outschool.
Supply List
Please see the materials list in the Lesson 1 files where I have shared details for recommended places to get the following materials if you don't have them. In the list there is a kit that contains all the essential materials I've listed below. The kit can be purchased for $20 ($18 with the coupon code CAROL10 that will give you 10% off) from Raven King Crafts, the Etsy shop where I found the kit. If you prefer to find the materials separately or already have some on hand, here's the list of the essential materials need: 1. Simple frame style weaving loom - frames made of wood work best and are much easier to work on for the learner than a cardboard loom. 2. Warp thread - a strong cotton thread such as 8/4 cotton twine or carpet warp. 3. Weft yarn - preferably natural fibers such as wool or cotton but other fibers are also fine, just be sure there is no stretch to the yarn. 4. Tapestry needle (plastic or metal both work) with a blunt tip and large eye. Optional: an embroidery or sewing needle with a sharp point for stitching tapestry on paper option for display, a piece of heavy weight paper or cloth to stitch the tapestry on as one option for display, a weaving comb/beater (a hair comb with wide teeth can work)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Murray State University
My formal education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts, from Murray State University, Murray, Ky. and an Early Childhood Certification from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
I am a tapestry artist and teacher. Here is a summary of my teaching experiences.
Teaching experience includes teaching art, including painting, drawing, weaving, mixed media fiber art, papermaking, clay and printmaking for over 40 years in various settings for students ages 3 - adults in Arizona. During those years I've taught homeschool groups, after school and evening classes at my private art studio, K-5th grade art in the elementary schools and fiber art, design and watercolor at Mohave Community College.
I taught Multi Arts and Papermaking in the Children's Art Center in Idyllwild Arts Summer Program in Idyllwild, CA.
I've had recent online teaching experience with Dragonfly Designs, in CA. I taught online art classes and events during the years of 2020-2023.
Since 2020 I've been an artist in the Prescott Artist Studio Tour, an ongoing event each October. I teach tapestry classes to adults at Fiber Creek a local fiber shop and studio as well as to children in various community events.
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Self-Paced Course
$10
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4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-12
