Intro to Weaving: A 2-Part Series
All levels | 1 hour 35 min
Intro to Weaving: Basic Weaving Techniques
00:46
00:58
03:40
05:50
05:40
04:16
18:53
04:42
05:48
Intro to Weaving: More Complex Weaving Techniques
00:55
00:53
06:36
09:27
04:43
07:46
05:00
09:19
Taught by Annabel Wrigley
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Learn the basics of making one-of-a-kind woven tapestries with Annabel Wrigley. This course goes beyond simple warp-and-weft weaving, teaching you how to add long, dramatic fringe, color-blocked shapes, fluffy clouds of wool roving, and loads of texture and color. Best of all, Annabel teaches you how to mix and match all of these techniques so that you can design a unique tapestry of your own in any size you like.
 
Here’s what you’ll need:

Intro to Weaving: Basic Weaving Techniques

  • Hammer
  • ¾” wire nails
  • Pencil
  • Angled tapestry needle
  • Ruler
  • 12” long dowel (¼” diameter)
  • 12” x 16” canvas
  • 1 ½” x 10” piece of cardboard
  • Worsted weight yarn in colors of your choosing (Annabel uses approximately 400 yards of white, and one skein each of black, green, pink, and yellow)
  • Easel
  • Staple gun
  • Screwdriver (optional; for removing staples)
  • Scissors
  • Plastic fork

Intro to Weaving: More Complex Weaving Techniques

  • Frame loom with a weaving in progress
  • Wool roving
  • Selection of medium-weight yarn in colors of your choosing
  • Two dowels
  • Large knitting needles
  • Ruler
  • Plastic fork
  • Tapestry needle with a bent tip
  • Scissors
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Learn how to:
  • Make one-of-a-kind woven tapestries
  • Add long, dramatic fringe, color-blocked shapes, fluffy clouds of wool roving, and loads of texture and color
What you’ll get:
  • Step-by-step expert instruction from Annabel Wrigley on weaving basics
  • 15 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF included
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Intro to Weaving: A 2-Part Series Reviews
1003 users recommended this class to a friend
Patron of Ottawa Public Library
Great intro to tapestry weaving. I learned many things that will make my work faster and more textured. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
 
Tabitha K
This class was fun! I appreciate how approachable the tools and techniques are—you don't have to invest in a bunch of equipment to get started. I love watching how different weavers approach their stitches and I learned a lot. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
 
Frances Little
Watched the entire video first and now going to begin weaving step by step with the loom. thank you!
More than 3 months ago