Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Consistent
This week I received my last 2 assignments back with feedback. Both were marked 80/100 (like my first assignment), so I'm consistent.
Here's the one I forgot to photograph before sending it off.
I really have to practice working with colours and having bobbins starting everywhere. It is resulting in not being in the right pass when the 2 colours meet, which is quite obvious in this piece.
I also have to beat down firmer. After watching some videos I had actually thought I was being too harsh in beating down, but apparently not.
I'm having second thoughts about using the mangroves as an inspiration for the next tapestry. The brief is to use multi-colours so I'm thinking the mangroves are not colourful enough. Also I was advised to use some colour in my design (a response to the above tapestry).
(To answer Mishas question about my location: I am in Ballina, on the far north coast of NSW, about an hours drive to the NSW/Qld border. So I am lucky to have mangroves, beach, rivers, mountains, rainforest, paddocks .... lots of natural landscape for inspiration).
Anyone going to the Geelong Fibre Forum in September? (I'm going & will be doing the knitting workshop with Teresa Dair.)
Friday, July 6, 2012
Landscape Inspiration
I've been thinking about the next assignment, the abstract landscape, and looking around me for inspiration. I keep returning to the nearby waterway and the mangroves.
The limited colour palette may be challenging for me but I'm looking forward to working with more "subdued" colours.
The limited colour palette may be challenging for me but I'm looking forward to working with more "subdued" colours.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Assessment 3
Assessment 3 is a Woven Colour Sampler. I've included a couple of scans so the colours aren't quite accurate (as the complete tapestry wouldn't fit in one go under the scanner).
It always amazes me how much "clearer" things seem when viewing a scan or a photograph ....... I find it much easier to see the errors now looking at the scans then I can see looking at the tapestry itself. I seem to have missed quite a few warp threads in this sampler.
No feedback on the last assessment yet, but I think I'm improving each time. Now to warp the larger loom for the next assignment.
It always amazes me how much "clearer" things seem when viewing a scan or a photograph ....... I find it much easier to see the errors now looking at the scans then I can see looking at the tapestry itself. I seem to have missed quite a few warp threads in this sampler.
No feedback on the last assessment yet, but I think I'm improving each time. Now to warp the larger loom for the next assignment.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Assessment 2
I can't believe I've posted Assessment 2 without taking photographs.
I'll admit I was hurrying to get it finished in time. I had 6 weeks off work on medical leave & had these grand plans that I would get ahead with my assignments, but it didn't happen.
Instead I stayed in my comfort zone & finished some projects for the etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnaboutyarn
and also opened my online yarn store:
http://www.yarnaboutyarn.com.au/
so in the last week I've been under pressure (timewise) to get the assignment finished & I completely underestimated the time I'd need for finishing. But it's done & on the way south for assessment. I'm disappointed as I think I could have done a much better job if I'd taken my time.
Now for the next assesment on colour. There's not a lot of time to get this one done so I've made a start & have the loom warped ready for a weekend of weaving.
I've decided to go with a finer warp this time & am using 12/9 cotton warp from Glenora Weaving & Wool. (I'm still using the frame loom but think I'll try warping my Schacht tapestry loom for the next assessment.)
I've also made the investment & ordered the set of Archie Brennan DVDs. I think it will be really helpful to have some visual instruction instead of text & pictures.
I'll admit I was hurrying to get it finished in time. I had 6 weeks off work on medical leave & had these grand plans that I would get ahead with my assignments, but it didn't happen.
Instead I stayed in my comfort zone & finished some projects for the etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnaboutyarn
and also opened my online yarn store:
http://www.yarnaboutyarn.com.au/
so in the last week I've been under pressure (timewise) to get the assignment finished & I completely underestimated the time I'd need for finishing. But it's done & on the way south for assessment. I'm disappointed as I think I could have done a much better job if I'd taken my time.
Now for the next assesment on colour. There's not a lot of time to get this one done so I've made a start & have the loom warped ready for a weekend of weaving.
I've decided to go with a finer warp this time & am using 12/9 cotton warp from Glenora Weaving & Wool. (I'm still using the frame loom but think I'll try warping my Schacht tapestry loom for the next assessment.)
I've also made the investment & ordered the set of Archie Brennan DVDs. I think it will be really helpful to have some visual instruction instead of text & pictures.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Assessment 1 feedback
Today I received my Basic Sampler assignment, marked and with feedback from Jude.
There is lots of praise and lots of helpful 'criticism'. Not criticism really, but comments & recommendations on where I went amiss and what I could try next time.
I need to find some time to get out my books and re-read the comments in relation to those to get a better understanding of some of the concepts.
80/100
There is lots of praise and lots of helpful 'criticism'. Not criticism really, but comments & recommendations on where I went amiss and what I could try next time.
I need to find some time to get out my books and re-read the comments in relation to those to get a better understanding of some of the concepts.
80/100
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Tapestry Weaving Course
I've just been told about another Tapestry Weaving course. This would be suitable for anyone who lives in the Southern Highlands area of NSW or is prepared to board for a while as accommodation is available.
The course is held at Sturt in Mittagong which has a wonderful history (you can read all about it on the website). The current Tapestry Weaving has already started http://www.sturt.nsw.edu.au/course_term.htm#tapestry but they are also running a 5 day weaving course (not specifically tapestry) in winter, and it is likely the Summer timetable repeats each year.
And it's not just weaving at Sturt. They have a wide range of creative workshops running throughout the year. Let me know if you've been, or plan on going to, any classes there.
The course is held at Sturt in Mittagong which has a wonderful history (you can read all about it on the website). The current Tapestry Weaving has already started http://www.sturt.nsw.edu.au/course_term.htm#tapestry but they are also running a 5 day weaving course (not specifically tapestry) in winter, and it is likely the Summer timetable repeats each year.
And it's not just weaving at Sturt. They have a wide range of creative workshops running throughout the year. Let me know if you've been, or plan on going to, any classes there.
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