I am teaching a class in a couple weeks at Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center in Espanola, NM. The class is Color Gradation Techniques for Tapestry. It is three days and there are still some openings! This class is a benefit for the center and I am hoping to fill the class to maximize their profits. So this is a great time to take a class in tapestry if you never have. Here is a recent blog post I did with more photos of the center and some of its offerings.
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| photo: Laura Barger |
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| photo: Laura Barger |
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| photo: Laura Barger |
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| photo: Laura Barger |
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| photo: Laura Barger |
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| photo: Laura Barger |
From the class description:
In this three-day class, students will weave a sampler exploring
color gradation techniques in contemporary tapestry. A small tapestry
may be started if time allows. We will learn different forms of hatching
and hachure along with various methods of grading color. Color mixing
techniques along with some color theory will be investigated. Hand-dyed
wool yarn in a large range of hues suitable for gradation will be provided.
Rebecca Mezoff was a student and apprentice of James Koehler for
6 years and as part of the class, will offer a presentation about their
Bauhaus project which included his last shows, photos of some of his
work as it relates to color gradation techniques, and discussion about
how James used the gradation techniques we will be studying in his work.
James was an avid supporter of EVFAC and this class is offered as a
benefit for the center with all proceeds going to help EVFAC keep its
doors open. Basic knowledge of tapestry weaving is recommended, a
desire to learn and have a great time is a requirement!