118 Living on the Wedge – Eccentric and Textured Tapestry Techniques
118 Living on the Wedge – Eccentric and Textured Tapestry Techniques
As the artist known as Prince once sang “Let’s Go Crazy”. And I would add “let’s have fun!” On simple frame looms or small harness looms, you will explore a variety of tapestry techniques that can be used in almost any weaving project and on any loom. You will start with wedge weave tapestry (based on the Navajo weaving technique from the late 1800s) and then begin adding eccentric, inlay, and textured techniques.
Open to all levels of experience, you will create a sampler or a small rug/wall hanging. You should know how to warp a loom. During class, you will disscuss how to select colors, find inspiration points, and share ideas about weaving.
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Enrollment Status
Open
Experience Level
Open to All
Maximum Class Size
16
Materials Fee
Student Supplies
Warped frame loom or small harness table top loom
Forks or combs for beating the weft, notebook
Homework
Warped frame loom or small harness loom at 8 or 10 epi, and approximately 10″ wide. Length of warp will be determined by type of loom.
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Instructor
David Heustess
Instructor Bio
David Heustess is an artist and arts educator in Nashville, TN. He attended the Appalachian Center for Crafts and in 1995 he earned a BFA degree with studio concentrations in clay and fiber arts. Currently, David directs a gallery space and a community arts education program at Vanderbilt University. His passion for teaching and his love of art has allowed him to share his work across the Nashville community. David has taught in person and virtual classes for the HGA and MAFA.