Class 4: Weaving – Warping the Loom + Weft Techniques
(images: Magdalena Abakanowicz, Sheila Hicks, Navajo weaving)
Assignment: Over the next week:
- Weave 6 hours outside of class
Handouts:
- Threading the Heddles / Sleying the Reed handout
- Tying Warp onto the Front Apron handout
- Visual Glossary of Weft Techniques handout
- Finishing Techniques in Weaving handout
Slideshow & Videos:
- Weaving Slideshow
- The Art of Making a Tapestry video
- Weaving of Fine Ramie in Hansan Region of Korea video
- Jacquard Weaving video