A Splash of Colour
9th – 10th February 2019
About your course
This weekend workshop will introduce you to working with colour in tapestry weaving. Yarn blending produces deep, rich, shimmering colours and when cleverly used can create the illusion of transparency. The course will cover basic colour theory: understanding the importance of hue, tone and colour relationships in blending yarns. You will be creating a series of small colours sample exploring a range of techniques for colour blending in tapestry. Multiple wefts, hatching, vertical shading and pick and pick are just a few techniques we will experiment with.
You will be working with a range of traditional materials of a cotton, linen and wool to discover how different materials affect the surface quality and intensity of the colour.
Using contemporary painting as our colour inspiration you will be encouraged to create “a splash of colour” in a small finished tapestry
Working in a professional tapestry artist studio you will have access to a range of materials and equipment and will learn to
- Set up a series of small samples on simple frame loom
- Experiment with a range of colour mixing and blending techniques
- Explore colour relationships, balancing colour in your design
- Develop a colour design inspired by contemporary painting
- Translate designs in to tapestry.
- Finishing and presenting your work
Level: Developing weavers and beginners
The course is suitable for beginners and weavers with a little experience of tapestry weaving who wish to explore the technique further. The workshop is structured to provide individual tuition in small groups of 4-6 students.
Weekend Studio Workshops £140
Workshops run from 10am – 4pm. Selection of materials will be provided. Book 2 more workshops/or early booking in full – 10% discount. To book contact me at e. fiona@fionahutchison.co.uk or mob. 07877457332All workshops are held in my studio at WASPS, Studio 114, Patriothall, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AY