Links to other resources:
- AmericanTapestryAlliance.org
A nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the purpose of promoting the awareness and appreciation for woven tapestries. Information provided on educational opportunities, exhibitions and member artist pages.
- Vesterheim.org
A Norwegian-American Museum that embodies the living heritage of Norwegian immigrants. This includes exhibitions and classes on tapestry and other traditional weaving techniques
- Website of Nancy Jackson, artist and master weaver
Nancy Jackson is a master weaver and artist trained in Gobelin and Aubusson Tapestry weaving techniques. View her gallery of tapestry art created over 20 years. You can also contact her for one-one-one instruction opportunities.
- Tapestrycenter.org
A center that celebrates tapestry weaving, past and present through educational programs, research projects and creative collaborations.
-FineFiberPress.com
Kathe Todd Hooker and Pat Spark publish books on tapestry weaving, felt making and related fiber arts.
Tapestry 101 is a particularly good book for beginning weavers. It covers all the basic concepts, materials, weaving techniques, finishing and troubleshooting.
So Warped, Warping A Loom for Weaving Tapestry present several types of tapestry looms and covers various tensioning and shedding mechanisms, types of heddles and warping techniques.
Also check your local area for weaving guilds. |