Textiles: frame loom weaving

- Dress a frame loom with a warp appropriate for your future projects
- Decribe a basic weave structure and be able to handweave efficiently in plain weave
- Develop and produce several samples of the raised surface techniques learnt
- Apply the techniques learnt to a final piece
- Demonstrate skills with confidence so as to develop personal projects and produce an individual body of woven work into the future
More experienced students will be able to:
- Extend the possibilities of these techniques in relation to your own design ideas.

Please bring along to each session:
- An A4 sketch book or file so you can collect visual information, file sample swatches, record any new techniques and collect handouts.
- Pen for writing any notes
- Digital/Phone cameras are also useful to record any new weave techniques done during the course.
Basic experimental materials will be provided but you are encouraged to bring along any fancy yarns and materials you may wish to also use and experiment with.

Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.

The course will be hands-on, and you will learn by repeating and practising the techniques taught; through sampling, repetition and experimentation. You will be taught by demonstration, group and individual tuition and a short presentation. You will be taken through the techniques with a group demonstration and then individually as neccessary. You will have access to visual aids of books, magazines and images for inspiration to enrich your learning experience.

You will be encouraged to begin a technical notebook in which to keep samples, swatches, handouts and any note-taking you find useful. There will be recommendations for relevant books and shops, which will help develop your skills after the course is completed.