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Techniques in Tapestry

In this course, we expand on the techniques we learned in our Tapestry Weaving course and learn skills such as weaving vertical pillars and pick and pick.

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Janna Maria Vallee

Welcome to Techniques in Tapestry with Janna Maria Vallee!

In this course, we expand on the techniques we learned in our Tapestry Weaving course. We will go over the following skills:

weaving clean horizontal lines
weaving vertical pillars
using pick and pick
how to use weft interlock to avoid sewing up slits
how to blend colours between shapes
blocking tapestry

So grab your loom and butterflies and let’s start weaving some gorgeous wall hangings!

Course Content

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1.0 Introduction

2.0 Weaving Horizontal Stripes

3.0 Weaving Vertical Stripes

4.0 Pick and Pick

5.0 Two Objects Converge

6.0 Weft Interlock

7.0 Blocking Tapestry

Conclusion

About Instructor

Janna Maria Vallee

Janna Maria Vallee is an interdisciplinary artist working primarily in weft-faced tapestry woven with naturally dyed yarns. In her art practice she explores ideas of how personal growth can be either challenged or realized through one's perception of their surroundings. In 2008 Janna attended Capilano University’s late Textile Art program and in 2013 she graduated with distinction from the Fibres and Material Practices program at Concordia University in Montreal Quebec. In 2016 she returned with her family to her home-province of British Columbia and now lives in Madeira Park, BC.

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