Weave-Along with Tien Chiu and Janet Dawson

As many of us try to survive this pandemic imposed isolation, our weavers sought out a challenge. Tien Chiu provided just the thing: a workshop in the use of color in weaving and she did it for FREE, online, with live Q & A sessions.  

sample BH-1

FIrst of all, thanks to Tien Chiu & Janet Dawson. This project, part of the Discover Color Weave-Along course, was outstanding and easily accessible to all of us. They gave the weaving world a true gift at a difficult time. With respect for Chiu and Dawson's work in developing this course, I will not relate the specifics of their materials, drafts, etc.  The classes focused the utilization of color, it's basic properties, and how they interact in weaving, while emphasizing how to create what you want rather than accept whatever happens. They gave support and answered questions along the way. Suffice it to say the course was thorough and well-developed.  

Sample BH-10

Anyone who weaves has had the OMG moment when something works and the frustration of when it doesn't-bright clear designs versus mud. During these classes we wove a series of mug rugs with just a few shown in this post. 

Sample BH-13

I have been weaving for 17 years, a fact I've shared before, and have taken several color classes. While I earned something new every time, this project included the basics and thoroughly explained the whys. There was also new weaving techniques along with the color applications and theories. For the first time, I have a new level of confidence, albeit persumptuous.  If you have an opportunity,  check this out at www.warpandweave.com