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In this 4-week class, students will learn the basics of tapestry weaving. They will be introduced to the techniques of tapestry weaving while playing with texture and material. Students will learn the basic elements of weaving (the loom, warp, and weft) and how to set up a frame loom for hand weaving. Instruction will cover the fundamental weaving patterns and tapestry design techniques, such as plain weave, color block design, and methods for creating texture in the weave. The course will engage with the many examples of woven works from the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North America and Textile and Fashion Collections as well as the work of contemporary weaving artists.

*Students will purchase their own materials and should expect to spend $70-90.