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From fine lines to bold mark, this course will explore the translation from design drawings to weaving. Student will begin with a series of experiments exploring line through drawing and weaving. Tapestry experiments interpreting and constructing line within the woven structure will revel the creative versatility of the woven mark. An exploration into the specific use of materials and choice of warp setting will increase creative possibilities. Student will develop a sketchbook/visual journal of research on a theme of line, which will inform their woven experiments and lead to the development of a final art work.
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.
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed: Tapestry 1: Introduction to Woven Tapestry and/or Tapestry 2: Surface and Texture
This course requires you to bring their 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
Materials and equipment available for purchase during the course:
* Your own wooden weaving frame. (not needed on first day)
Essentials materials and equipment students will need to provide themselves:
Additional recommended materials and equipment students can provide:
* Tapestry Bobbins
* Table clamps
Over the class sessions the course will cover:
Introduction – mark making in contemporary tapestry
Experiment in line and mark-making through drawing
Developing a research journal/sketchbooks
Weaving the line.
Experiments with warp and weft thickness
Surface lines/raised line
Direction and scale of weave
Developing a personal project
Interpreting designs for tapestry
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%) Develop a sketchbook/visual journal which demonstrates an inquiring work ethic and range of personal strategies for recording and developing visual ideas and concepts, which demonstrates the relationship between research and resolved works. |
Practice, skills and techniques (33.3%) Create a range of experimental weaving samples, demonstrating a distinctive and coherent personal vision, that show a resourcefulness and inventiveness in the use of materials and processes. |
Selection, presentation and reflection (33.3%) Demonstrate an independent judgment in the documenting, selecting and editing a coherent a range of samples and resolved works. |
Suggested Reading
Soroka, J. 2011. Tapestry Weaving. Ramsbury: Crowood.
Beutlich, T. 1967. The Technique Of Woven Tapestry. London: Batsford.
Wilcox, T. Fiona, M. and Caron P. 2011. Tapestry. London: Black Dog.
Victorian Tapestry Workshop. South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Workshop, 1976.
Rossbach, Ed et al. Ed Rossbach. Asheville, N.C.: Lark Books, 1990.
Telos. Textiles of the world
Kovats, T. 2005. The Drawing Book. London: Black Dog.
Maslen, M. and Jack S. 2014. Drawing Projects. London: Black Dog Publishing.
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.