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This course introduces students to the art of woven tapestry. Weaving a series of samples student will learn the basic techniques: from selection of materials to setting up a frame loom, controlling weft tension and creating woven designs. Student will develop a research sketchbook/visual journal demonstrating the development of ideas relevant to their woven experiments and an awareness of contemporary art.
Please note - this is a credit course and has an integrated digital component. All students enrolled on credit courses are required to matriculate through the university student system EUCLID. If you do not do so you will not be able to access information provided by your tutor nor will you be able to submit work for assessment. Please read our Studying for Credit Guide, Rules and Regulations for more information.
This course requires you to bring your own art and design materials. Most of these can be sourced and purchased in advance from any good art material supplier such as the Art Shop at ECA Lauriston Place Campus. Essential items not readily available will be provided during classes and you will be invoiced at the end of the course for items used. Listed below are the materials and equipment requirements for this course and an estimated cost. You are advised not to purchase any materials until you have received confirmation the course is running – usually 7 days before the start of the course. You will be guided by the tutor as to which materials you need to bring to classes each week.
Essential materials you will need to bring to the first class:
Basic Sewing/Tapestry Kit
* Pair of scissors - Small fine pointed embroidery scissors
* Tapestry needles
* Ruler/measuring tape
* Felt pens (non waterproof)
* You should also bring a sketchbook/notebook
Materials and equipment provided for students as part of the course and included in course fee:
* Small selection of cotton warp
* Small selection of weft materials
* Use of wooden frame loom for first sample
Essentials materials and equipment students will need to provide themselves:
* Your own wooden weaving frame. (not needed on first day)
Additional recommended materials and equipment students can provide:
* Tapestry Bobbins
* Table clamps
Over the class sessions the course will cover:
Introduction to historic and contemporary tapestry
Exploring a range of traditional weaving materials
Setting up a loom
Controlling your weft tension
Creating, shapes, lines and pattern woven tapestry
Exploring the structure of weave/dealing with slits
Developing a research journal/sketchbooks
Developing a personal project
Presenting your work
The teaching will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts, and set projects which lead to more focused and personal exploration. Over the course, students’ progress will be monitored and supported by the tutor. Teaching will include practical demonstrations, one to one tuition, group discussions and critiques.
For work required to be undertaken after the class hours are complete, the course tutor will set students a ‘directed study plan’ which can be undertaken without the need for specialist workshops or access to models.
Directed study will include research into a range of suggested artists and their associated movements to engender a contextual awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate how their research has informed their work through annotated sketchbooks, a visual digital journal and practical outcomes.
The Directed Study Plan will include preparing evidence of research and practical work to form an appropriate presentation for assessment.
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: |
Research, context and ideas (33.3%) Use a range of strategies to develop a personal language through a range of research, building a sketchbook/visual journal which demonstrate an understanding and contextual awareness of the creative potential of tapestry. |
Practice, skills and techniques (33.3%) Demonstrate the basic skills of tapestry weaving, producing a range of woven samples, exploring the qualities unique to woven textiles, explored through your journal/sketchbook ideas. |
Selection, presentation and reflection (33.3%) Demonstrate an awareness of how to document, select, edit and present a coherent body of work which has been underpinned by your research and practice. |
Suggested Reading
Soroka, J. 2011. Tapestry Weaving. Ramsbury: Crowood.
Beutlich, T. 1967. The Technique Of Woven Tapestry. London: Batsford.
Wilcox, Timothy, Fiona Mathison, and Caron Penney. 2011. Tapestry. London: Black Dog.
1976. Victorian Tapestry Workshop. South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Workshop, Print.
Telos. Textiles of the world. (set of contemporary textile art book)
Journal and periodicals
Selvage, Crafts Magazine, The Journal of WSD, Embroidery
Weavers Bazaar www.weaversbazaar.com
The Handweavers Studio and gallery
The British Tapestry Group
www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk
European Tapestry Forum
American Tapestry Alliance
www.americantapestryalliance.org
Dovecot studios, Edinburgh
Australian Tapestry www.victapestry.com.au/news_index.aspx
Details of the Art and Design assessment requirements can be found on the short course website. Please click on the following link for more information: Submission and Assessment Information
If you choose to study for credit you will need to allocate significant time outwith classes for coursework and assessment preparation. Credit points gained from this course can count towards the Certificate of Higher Education.
If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.