(118) Hachures in Contemporary Tapestry
In this workshop we will demystify design theory around why hachures work and the logic behind how to create multiple effects through their use. From seamless blending to the feel of ripples and reflections in water to shaping and shading three-dimensional forms, and creating illusory space, hachures have many applications in contemporary tapestry.
Hachures can be simple or complex. Many medieval and gothic tapestries exemplify their use in the drape and folds of fabric, depictions of animals, and botanical details. We will examine different types of hachures and how to incorporate them in tapestry design, be it representational, abstract or somewhere in between. Each weaver will choose one application of hachures to explore more in-depth. Students can expect to begin weaving a study, and get it far enough along to complete it at home after the workshop.
Instructor:
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Maximum Class Size:
12
Materials fee:
$40 covers Anahera yarns for a woven study 4 inches high x 8 inches wide, art supplies for designing cartoons, handouts.
Equipment required
Pre-warped, Tapestry Loom
Student Supplies:
- Warped portable tapestry loom, preferably with a shedding device. Recommended looms: Shannock, Mirrix, Hagen, Copper Pipe, Arras.
- Suggested warp width: 8 inches wide; sett: 8 – 9 epi with 12/9 or 10 epi with 12/6 cotton seine twine.
- Sketches or photos of tapestry ideas that would apply to the use of hachures.
- Examples of work. (2 or 3 pieces)
- Sketchpad.
- Notebook.
- A few colored pencils, regular pencils or pens.
- Eraser.
- Black Sharpie markers, both fine and ultra-fine.
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle.
- Awl.
- Hand beaters
- Bobbins, if you use them.
- Portable table lamp to light looms.
Homework:
- Portable tapestry loom, warped and ready for weaving.
- Suggested warp width: 8 inches wide; sett: 8 – 9 epi with 12/9 or 10 epi with 12/6 cotton seine twine.
- Find sketches or photos of tapestry ideas that would apply to the use of hachures