Oct. 12 – Class 13/Critique Weavings

An image of three weavings.

TODAY’S AGENDA

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Sign-up for the Natural Dye Workshop. (optional)
  • More info on the workshop here.
  • 2-part natural dyeing workshop, also optional but must attend both portions of workshop.
    • Part 1: Friday, Oct. 15 – 1-4pm
    • Part 2: Saturday, Oct. 23 – 1-4pm

IN-CLASS: WEAVING CRITIQUE

  • Set up Weavings
    • Do this when you arrive in class / ideally before class starts
  • Discuss Critique process
    • Why do we critique?
    • What is useful in a discussion? What is counter-productive in a discussion?
  • Write Reflections
    • Use this worksheet to write down your reflections about one weaving in class. You will turn in the worksheet at the end of class.
    • Weaving Reflection worksheet
  • Critique Weavings

DUE FOR NEXT CLASS

The following are due Tues., Oct. 19::

  1. Document your weaving by creating a post on this website about your weaving project. Categorize your post under “Tapestry Weavings”. Your post should include:
    • Images: Using the “tiles” block, upload at an image of your full weaving and at least 2 close-up images showing more details of your weaving.
    • Written reflection: Write a few paragraphs about your weaving. Include writing about:
      • your process for conceptualizing and making your weaving
      • what worked well and why you think it worked well
      • what you would improve or change and why
      • what you learned through this project and what you might take from this project with you into future projects
    • Five directions: write about five directions you could take this project if you were to turn it into a series with other iterations. Optional: you are welcome to upload an illustration of your five directions.
  2. Upload your Textile Talk Bibliography & Outline & Scanned Image to this google drive folder. Refer to the Textile Talk assignment page for details.