Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 DVD with Nancy Harvey

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 includes many advanced techniques as shown in the small piece on the cover. During the workshop this will be made into an attractive tote bag. Tapestry Weaving - Level 2 continues where level 1 left off, and includes tips and techniques as they apply to weaving both from the front and the back side of the tapestry. Techniques include horizontal shading (hatching, hachures and floating bars), vertical shading (using single and multiple strands of weft), vertical outlining, refinements of double weft and single weft interlock and how to create overlapping transparent imagery. Ways to plan a project, prepare a cartoon and color sampling are also presented along with a selection of tapestries wich incorporate the many techniques included in this workshop. Many functional and useful projects can be woven in tapestry technique, such as pillows, rugs, tote bags, wall hangings and even clothing.

PREREQUISITES: Tapestry Weaving - Level 1 is a prerequisite to this course. If you arefamiliar with basic tapestry techniques (slit and interlocking) and know how to weave wefts traveling in the same and opposite direction of one another, and how to weave area by area, there are no prerequisites.

MATERIALS NEEDED: Any type of loom from a simple self-constructed nail frame to a large frame, floor loom or tapestry loom. You will need several skeins of diferent sizes of wool yarn and cotton warp thread. A detailed list of materials needed is included in te package along with a pattern for the project.

DVD ("All Markets" Format) - 104 minutes, color