Learn the art of designing for and weaving tapestry in small-format sketchbook studies.

We will cover the elements of design to consider for small-scale tapestry using paper collage and then dive into the basics of tapestry weaving. Students will complete a collage and tapestry pairing to mount on paper.

Suggested Materials:

• Paper or sketchbook

• Paint chips or magazines

• Archival glue stick

• Scissors

• Pencil

• Loom. Any loom will do: frame loom, homemade cardboard loom (5”X5” piece of cardboard)

• Three or more colours of the same weight yarn (fingering,dk, or worsted weight)

• Tapestry needle

• Sewing needle and thread for mounting on paper.