In this online colour blending workshop participants can explore the wonders of colour theory and blending for tapestry weaving.  These beautiful weaving techniques allow you to create the most subtle of transitions of colour from dark to light or red to orange without any obvious line or shape. The blending technique can be used with other techniques like hatching.
 
Practical help will be given by demonstrating the many ways in which you can achieve colour changes. 
 
What should you expect?
This will be an informal discussion and demonstration about a specific technique. The workshops will be videoed and the video will be available for 7 days after the workshop. Handouts will be sent ahead of the course and can be downloaded with the purchase of the workshop. This class will take place via Zoom. 
 
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Colour Blending 1.5 hours 
Thursday 7th September 2023
18:00 - 19:30
 
We will explore colour blending, moving from the bottom to the top of the tapestry and splicing threads together.
 
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Times stated are UK only. 
 
You will need:
 
• A warped up frame in 12/9 from George Weil or a medium/fine warp 8cm wide. 
• Weft yarn 18/2 from Weavers Bazaar or fine worsted wool
• Scissors
• One or more tapestry bobbins
 
https://www.georgeweil.com
https://www.weaversbazaar.com
 
About your tutor: 
Caron Penney is an independent artist and artisanal tapestry weaver who works from her own studio in West Sussex. She was formerly the Director of West Dean Tapestry Studio. Caron has tapestries in collections and exhibits her work across the UK and Internationally. She has been teaching tapestry weaving since 2001 after studying for her PGCE (Post 16). Caron teaches at Morley College, West Dean College, and many other institutions, including from her own studio. She runs Atelier Weftfaced.