Sequential Tapestry Weaving. Rachel Johnston is the tutor for this course. For more information about Rachel, please visit her website www.racheljohnstonart.com

Sequential TapestryWeaving  Description

This course is based on the interpretation of marks in textile form, but the main intention here is to enjoy composing with colour and texture.

You will start by learning how to set up a frame for tapestry weaving. Ashort paper collage exercise, using mark-making to produce contrasting strips, will give you an impressionistic starting point for your weaving. You will then translate this into tapestry using a variety of yarns, creating a surface composed of contrasting textures and colours as a sequential composition. This process is designed to be intuitive and spontaneous, allowing you to explore the technique through making. As you progress, geometric and linear patterns will begin to emerge. Techniques for blending and shape-making will be introduced. The aim will be to create two strips of weaving over the workshop days.

During the course there will be a talk/slide show about the techniques on offer with examples of relevant artists and contextual background.

Dates, please take careful note

2 days    thur/fri  5 & 6  February 2026. Each day runs from 10-4 and tea, coffee, and biscuits are available throughout

Payment

The fee for this workshop is £190, payment can be made by credit/bank card upon booking.  If you pay via bank transfer then your place will be confirmed once payment has been received. There will be a £10 materials charge, payable direct to Rachel

Studio Requirements: I can bring frames for students, including some that can be purchased for around £15. Any yarn available. G-clamps if you have them!

Student Requirements: Please bring an image or object as a starting point. This course is suitable for anyone, you do not need to have any tapestry weaving experience.

Materials Fee £16 per person for two days, payable direct to Rachel

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Additional information: Please do look at the timetable on the website  www.granarystudio.com  for other classes that might take your fancy