Intro to Tapestry Weaving

In this course we will learn the basic elements of tapestry weaving. We will start by assembling your own simple tabletop tapestry loom and learn to prepare the loom to weave. We will then use this setup to all weave a sampler, which will teach the basics of tapestry weaving. Once we have all gained this confidence and experience, students will then begin to work with designs of their choosing. Students will have the option to work with as simple or complex designs as they choose, with plenty of oversight and assistance from their instructor. This class is intended to be a fun and approachable introduction to a complex craft form. We will look at many books of tapestry from around the world so students can connect further with the history and beauty of the medium.

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Tali Burry-Schnepp is a weaver, printmaker and painter practicing in West Philadelphia. She has a BFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts where she studied traditional painting and printmaking techniques that inform her interest in historic art making processes. Tali is dedicated to exploring fine art and craft mediums as a means of bringing the beauty of the human hand back into our everyday lives. Her work often revolves around themes of nature and often uses materials directly sourced from the natural world.