Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design

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Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design provided by Domestika is a comprehensive online course. Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design is taught by Sophie Graney. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Domestika. The course is taught in Englishand is $11.00. Visit the course page at Domestika for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Decorate your home with unique hand-woven pieces by learning contemporary weaving techniques that explore positive and negative space

    • Introduction
    • Materials and Basic Techniques
    • Materializing Your Inspiration
    • Weaving Your Rug
    • Final Tips
    • Final project
    Handweaving is a time-honored art that gives you the immense satisfaction of creating something from scratch. Textile designer Sophie Graney specializes in hand-woven techniques, using an experimental creative process to craft unique pieces for lifestyle accessories and interior furnishings. Her products have been featured in magazines like Cover Magazine, Textile View, and the cover of Atelier d’Art.

    In this course, Sophie teaches you to find inspiration in unexpected places, and use it to create a handmade rug. Learn the classic handweaving techniques and even how to make your own frame loom. Explore a contemporary approach to a traditional art and create the perfect cut-out rug.

Syllabus
    • About Me
    • Influences
    • Introduction to the Three Techniques - Shape, Lace, and Fringe 2
    • Introduction to the Three Techniques - Shape, Lace, and Fringe 1
    • Setting Up the Loom and Basic Weaving Techniques 2
    • Setting Up the Loom and Basic Weaving Techniques 1
    • Materials
    • Sketching 2
    • Sketching 1
    • Extracting Colour and Yarn Windings
    • Urban Wondering and Mood Boards
    • Finishing Techniques 3
    • Finishing Techniques 2
    • Finishing Techniques 1
    • Technique 3 - Fringe
    • Technique 2 - Shape
    • Technique 1 - Weaving a Lace-Like Structure
    • Setting up the Loom and Preparing the Yarns to Weave
    • Taking Care of Your Weaving Items
    • Making Bigger Products From Small Scales Weaving
    • Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design