Workshops: designing for the digital loom using Photoshop

garden_smThe workshops are suitable for those with experience of handweaving and using Photoshop. Participants should bring their own laptop with Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements installed.

Introductory workshops

Two day workshops provide an introduction to designing weave structures digitally in Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements specifically for weaving on a digital jacquard looms including the TC-1 & -TC-2 loom. The workshop will explain the TC-1 loom control programme. Participants will get experience of working with the TC-1 loom in the studio and have the chance to complete a design and a small test weave.

Three day workshops extend to designing more complex weave structures, such as lampas and specific weaves as requested.

One to one tuition is also available. Please contact Belinda Rose (details below) to discuss.
Next digital weaving workshop:

Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th July 2013, 10.00am–5.00pm each day. This workshop requires a minimum number of 3 participants to run.

The workshop costs £250 (including £100 non-refundable deposit). The cost of warp yarns are included, students will supply weft yarns for their samples. The course is non residential. We can supply a list of local accommodation.

To discuss the course, and payment please call Belinda Rose on +44 (0)1330 844409, or use the contact form.

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