I think of art cloth as a happy meeting of art and weaving.
It doesn’t have to be anything set or particular, art is a difficult topic to distinguish as it can be so incredibly broad.
Usually, when we plan a new woven piece, we start with calculating, sourcing materials, deciding on pattern and colour, and visualising how the finished project might look. It is already an artistic process by default.
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But when I think of art cloth, I think of a piece that is truly my own. I think of multi media techniques and the introduction of tools and materials that I might not ordinarily use in my weaving. I think of creating a piece that will not look like any other, it will be completely unique and original.
What an exciting concept!
I have just completed filming my new class, Art Cloth Workshop.
I’ve been spent a lot of time sampling and exploring, carefully considering what techniques I might like to share with students, testing to ensure quality control and choosing what I think gives great results and is achievable for anyone.
The curriculum plan includes some of the following techniques:
- Warp painting
- Inlaid overshot
- Clasped weft
- Sun printing
- and more!
This workshop is a little different to many of my classes in that it is not specifically project based. I do provide project ideas along the way, but the focus is more on sampling to explore the techniques. Once you have learned how to implement them, you can decide whether to go ahead and use them in a project.
The class is filmed on my 24″ Ashford rigid heddle loom. We use a wide variety of materials, and details of these are provided in the class.
The workshop is completely pre-recorded so that you can learn in your own time.
If you are a member of the Online Weaving School, you will have free access to the workshop.
The class is also be available for single purchase.
To view the introduction video to the workshop, click below.
If you are ready to access the workshop, click on this link to enrol.
Until next time…
Happy Weaving!