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Textiles: Beginning Weaving
Santa Reparata International School of Art
Florence, Italy
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Level(s) |
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Contact Hours |
Prerequisites |
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Textiles
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100
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English
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3
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90
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N/A
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This course is an introduction of the traditional art of weaving fabrics. In this beginning weaving course students work on four harness weaving looms. The basic loom techniques include: weaving terminology, textile analysis and pattern drafting, preparation of wrap, dressing and operating the loom. Weaving techniques covered are: twills, basket, satin rep, double weave, and hand manipulated techniques: tapestry, inlay, pick-up, brocade, rug knots, leno and lace, and belt weave. This course is intended for fashion design and textile design students.
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