About The Class
Instructor: Janet Austin
Medium: Tapestry Weaving
Workshop Title: Weaving Images
Using a simple frame loom, learn to weave the 3 basic shapes that are the building blocks of all images. Then move on to more advanced techniques such as outlining, hatching, color blending and interlocks. We will also cover topics such as tools and materials, resources, and ideas on designing a tapestry. Basic wooden frame looms and tools will be provided. Materials fee estimated $30 - $50. Open to all.
Coming Soon: list of supplies that you will need to bring for this workshop.
About The Instructor
Janet Austin
Janet Austin got hooked on weaving at Massachusetts College of Art, worked as a weaver for 8 years, then to escape the horizontal/vertical grid, attended grad school to study painting. Almost by accident, weaving and painting merged and became: Tapestry. Janet served on the board of American Tapestry Alliance, as coordinator of Tapestry Weavers in New England, exhibits nationally, and internationally, and weaves and teaches in RI.
Cost
Application Fee: $60.00
Residents: $1,555.00
(Tuition, Fees, Room & Board Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)Commuters: $1,255.00
(Tuition, Fees, Lunch and Dinner Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)
Janet Austin
These photos are representative of the instructor’s work, not necessarily of work that will be produced during the workshop.
