Weaving a basic diagonal figure is fundamental to learning how to weave more complex shapes and for exploring other techniques. It is most common to learn tapestry techniques using a simple frame, although you can also weave diagonals using a floor loom, table loom, or rigid-heddle loom. Helena weavers enjoyed…
Helena weavers participated in a 2-day tapestry workshop taught by Joanne Hall—”Selfie: A Face in Tapestry.” Morning of day 1 was spent translating a favorite photo into a workable cartoon for use as a template. Then everyone selected the colors they wanted to work with and got started on their…
Joanne Hall, instructor (November 16 and 17, 2024) Learning the basics of weaving, participants wind a warp, warp a loom, and weave a beautiful set of towels.
Joanne Hall, instructor (March 16–17, 2024) Märta Måås Fjetterström created hangings in the technique we now call “transparencies.” She developed the technique more than 100 years ago to make colorful wall hangings more quickly than when woven in tapestry. Similar techniques for upholstery and pillows were developed by the textile…
Great friends, delicious food, and remarkable gifts made for a wonderful celebration. Trading was brisk for everything—hat-and-scarf sets, mittens, wood-burned kitchen tools, shawls, towels, aprons, hand-spun and hand-knitted scarves, a needle-felted necklace, and a bag of fluffy fleece!
Dawn Ahlert, instructor (January 20–21, 2024) Weavers were introduced to a variety of weft pile techniques such as knotted cut pile; looped pile, including pull-up loops and knotted loops; and combinations of textures and pile heights. Stay tuned: warp pile weaves will be another class.
