Contemporary Tapestry Weaving

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Contemporary Tapestry Weaving provided by Domestika is a comprehensive online course. Contemporary Tapestry Weaving is taught by Marion Weymes. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Domestika. The course is taught in Englishand is $16.00. Visit the course page at Domestika for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Bring color and warmth to any space with abstract tapestry designs using a frame loom and original weaving techniques

    • Introduction
    • Basic Weaving Techniques
    • Designing a Woven Tapestry
    • Production
    • Final project
    Woven tapestries are an original way to add vibrancy and character to interiors, especially when designed to fit the color scheme and style of a room. For textile artist Marion Weymes, tapestry weaving is the ideal way to disconnect from the many screens that are in our day-to-day and relax with a manual activity.

    In this course, Marion Weymes shares her techniques for creating an original woven tapestry to enhance a space. Learn how to combine the colors and shapes in tune with a room’s existing color scheme and breathe new life to your interiors.

Syllabus
    • Influences
    • About Me
    • Weaving Materials
    • Building a Frame Loom
    • Let’s Start Weaving: Learning Basic Techniques 1
    • Let’s Start Weaving: Learning Basic Techniques 2
    • Tidying Up and Doing a Hem Stitch
    • Creating Overlapping Shapes 1
    • Creating Overlapping Shapes 2
    • Choosing Yarn Colors: Color Palette
    • Sketching Our Design
    • Finding Inspiration
    • Preparing the Loom
    • Weaving Our Final Project 1
    • Weaving Our Final Project 2
    • Finishing the Piece
    • Adding the Binding to Create a Raised Texture
    • Taking Care of Your Tapestry
    • Contemporary Tapestry Weaving