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JUNE 21-23, 2014, Snow Farm, Williamsburg, MA
Tapestry: From Image to Loom.
From the beginning of a design inspiration to the final woven tapestry, you will be guided in choosing colors, patterns, and techniques. Students will weave with fine wool yarns on a small portable loom and learn tapestry techniques such as hatchings, hachures, and eccentric or non-horizontal weaving. Students with previous tapestry or other weaving experience will learn about using Aubusson bobbins, weaving from the back, creating perfect circles, and the potential for advanced color blending, among other things. Beginners will be delighted by their success in producing their first small tapestry. All levels welcome.
$340 Days Only
$515 Overnight Inclusive
JUNE 27-29, 2014, Shutesbury, MA
The Art of Tapestry Weaving with Tricia Goldberg
A workshop with California tapestry artist Tricia Goldberg on June 27–29, 2014, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at Ruth Flohr's studio in Shutesbury, MA (near Amherst).
You’ll weave with fine wool yarns and learn basic tapestry techniques, using a small design of your own or one provided. Tricia will discuss how and why artists use design and color and help you explore your own way of working. Experienced tapestry weavers can learn more advanced techniques and solve specific technical problems. Small looms and all materials will be available. All levels are welcome.
Cost: $275 (includes materials)
For more information please contact Ruth Flohr at ruthwww(at)att.net or Tricia at triciagold (at) sbcglobal.net
About the Artist:
Tricia has been weaving, exhibiting, and teaching tapestry for over twenty-five years. She teaches in her studio in Berkeley, CA, and is excited to be offering workshops on the East Coast this summer. Tricia weaves commissioned tapestries and exhibits widely. Her work is in various collections and in publications including Fiber arts Design Book 3, 4, and 7; and The Tapestry Handbook by Carol Russell. Visit her at www.tgtapestry.com
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