Tapestry Weaving with David Johnson via Zoom and In-Person - HYBRID Format
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Tapestry Weaving with David Johnson via Zoom and In-Person - HYBRID Format



Class Description:

In this tapestry class students, will learn to use 
various technical processes (plain weave, soumak, knotted pyle) to produce a 
sampler and then apply these techniques to a small finished piece of their own design. Registration for this class includes a 
warped loom that is yours to keep and a selection of weft yarns to get you started. Zoom students will have looms shipped to 
them. For more information on David, go to his website arachneweaving.com 
 
This class will be offered in a hybrid format, meaning that students can choose to participate in person at Longmont Yarn Shoppe or via Zoom. Please make a note in your registration about how you plan to attend. A non-downloadable recording of each class will session will be sent to students within 24 hours of the class to review for 1 week after receiving it. 

Class one will include a discussion on the historical and cultural traditions in tapestry weaving and the methods used to produce imagery and pattern. Class two starts with a review of the sample weavings and a conversation on designing and using a “cartoon” to control imagery and pattern allowing participants to come up with their own unique designs. Class three we will continue to weave, as well as cover finishing techniques and warping.

The sample photo is an example of David's work (not the class project).  Students will create their own design after learning the techniques.   

Class Supplies:

Loom and Yarn Kit (included in your tuition):
- a warped loom made by the instructor, which students can keep
- wool weft yarn (Brown Sheep Lanaloft Worsted) in 0.5 oz balls in 12 colors:

LL01 Cottage White
LL03 Black Bear
LL36 Dark Ash (dark gray)
LL42 Sandstone Cove (light gray)
LL43 Copper Mountain (golden brown)
LL48 Big Surf Blue (royal blue)
LL57 Lemon Pound Cake (medium yellow)
LL66 Marmalade (medium orange)
LL67 Lucky Shamrock (med-dark green)
LL69 English Saddle (dark brown)
LL73 Lobster Red
LL89 Embassy Purple

Delivery of kit:  Please make a note in your registration whether you will attend in-person and pick up your kit from the Shoppe or on the first day of class - or if you will attend via Zoom and need to have your kit shipped to you.  Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping.

For shipping, please click here to pay the $25 shipping fee.


Students must provide:

Scissors
Computer or electronic tablet (I-Pad or other) for logging into Zoom for the class (a cell phone's screen size is insufficient for effective learning).
Optional - but very helpful - a cell phone to allow for a second login to Zoom in order to share progress with the teacher.

Class duration and start time:

Each class is 3 hours long, including a break.  Class sessions begin at:

3:00 pm Eastern
2:00 pm Central
1:00 pm Mountain
12:00 noon Pacific


Testimonials: 

Just wanted to say that I took David Johnson's class is wonderful.  He is a truly amazing talent and a wonderful teacher!  Christy C. 

This class was exactly what I hoped it would be! Learning from David was an opportunity not to be missed. My appreciation for tapestry has grown under his instruction and my skills have grown too! Thank you for this great experience! Deb L. 

 


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: We welcome all skill levels! The curriculum is taught in hybrid format; you can choose to participate either in person or via Zoom.
Instructor Bio: David Johnson is a tapestry weaver with extensive professional experience employed at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts as well as the Appalachian Center for Craft. More recently, David has taught for the Tucson Weavers Guild as well as the Intermountain Weavers Conference in Durango, Colorado. Upcoming workshops include The Weavers Guild of Rochester, New York, and the Sedona Weavers in Arizona. In 2021, he collaborated with the Spanish Peaks Tapestry Weavers in presenting "Crossovers in Tapestry: a Southwest Conference" in Pueblo, Colorado. David is currently president of the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild.
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Includes Tapestry Loom, warp and weft and instructional handout.

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