Undergraduate Course: Tapestry: Basic Techniques (LLLA07243)
Course Outline
| School | Centre for Open Learning |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Introduction to the basic techniques of designing and weaving tapestry. |
| Course description |
Academic Description: This course introduces students to the art of woven tapestry. Weaving a series of samples, students will learn the basic techniques, from the selection of materials to setting up a frame loom, controlling weft tension and creating woven designs. Students will develop a research sketchbook and visual journal demonstrating the development of ideas relevant to their woven experiments and an awareness of contemporary art.
Outline of Content: The course teaching is typically delivered over weekly class sessions of around 3 hours each and totaling 30 hours. Alternatively, the course can be delivered more intensely or as a block if required.
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 Learning Experience: 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, student 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Unless otherwise stated, all students on this short course pay a published course fee per enrolment. In addition to the learning and teaching resources and content, this fee also includes:
A basic rang of weaving materials
Use of a wooden frame loom for first weaving
In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicate tools, materials and equipment:
For first class:
Sketchbook
Pair of scissors - Small fine pointed embroidery scissors
Tapestry needles
Ruler/measuring tape
Felt pens (non waterproof)
Other Specialist equipment you will need during the course:
Your own wooden weaving frame. Painting canvas stretcher is ideal approx 45cm x 55cm.
Yarns and materials you would like to experiment with
Tapestry Bobbins
Table clamps (optional)
You should also bring some drawing materials and a sketchbook. Reference materials such as drawings, photographs, objects that inspire and interest you. |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
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.
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Reading List
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
Web Sources:
Weavers Bazaar: www.weaversbazaar.com
The Handweavers Studio and Gallery: www.handweavers.co.uk
The British Tapestry Group: www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk
European Tapestry Forum: www.tapestry.dk
American Tapestry Alliance: www.americantapestryalliance.org
Dovecot studios, Edinburgh: www.dovecotstudios.com
Australian Tapestry: www.victapestry.com.au/news_index.aspx |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Show understanding of composition and design.
Undertake research.
Develop a reflective practice.
Project planning and documentation.
Editing, selection and presentation of work.
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| Keywords | Weaving,tapestry,textile art,design,research,traditional craft |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Oliver Reed
Tel:
Email: Oliver.Reed@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Benjamin Mcnab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4832
Email: Benjamin.Mcnab@ed.ac.uk |
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