Geometric Weaving Online Course
This is the enrolment page for customers in the European Union. Customers outside of the EU should sign up here.
Geometric Weaving is an in-depth online weaving course, showing you how to weave geometric shapes in tapestry from start to finish.
It covers both fundamental and advanced techniques, starting with simple shapes and working up to more complex designs.
Along the way I’ll be sharing what I’ve learnt in almost 10 years of weaving professionally, helping you to weave beautiful and symmetrical geometric shapes.
Price & Checkout
The price is £150 + VAT which is added at the checkout. Please note that Gumroad is a US-based platform, so currency at the checkout will show in US dollars.
About This Course
This course is an in-depth, guide to geometric weaving in tapestry, sharing everything I've learnt in almost a decade of weaving professionally.
Over the course of 5 modules we’ll work through the full process from setting up your loom to finishing your tapestries for display.
Along the way I'll cover fundamental principles and advanced techniques, with the ultimate goal of enabling you to weave beautiful and symmetrical tapestries.
Each video is pre-recorded, with closed captions and transcripts, so you can watch at your own pace, as many times as you need.
PDF workbooks are included for you to download with each module, along with templates to guide you as you weave.
If you need additional help and guidance, I’ll be answering student questions via email and in a private community group!
Best of all, you get lifetime access to all course content, so you can come back to the course as many times as you need.
Included In This Course
24 Pre-Recorded Videos
These videos cover the full process of tapestry weaving from start to finish, including 12 different tapestry samples. Closed captions and transcripts are available for each one.
5 PDF Workbooks
Each module comes with a PDF workbook, that includes notes and step-by-step instructions from each video to refer back to while weaving.
Community Group Membership
The Balfour & Co Community Group is an exclusive forum where you can share your progress, ask questions and get feedback
Email Support
There is a dedicated email address where you can get in touch and ask questions
Lifetime Access
Your access to the class will never expire and you’ll be able to come back to it as many times as you like.
What You'll Need
A Tapestry Frame Loom - I am using a 16” x 20” tapestry frame. Students can use a smaller or larger frame, or a notched loom.
Warp Yarn - All the tapestry samples are woven on a 1mm thick cotton cord, which is 24 WPI. You will need approximately 500g for the course.
Weft Yarn - I am using DK and Aran weight rug yarn. You will need approximately 500g of weft yarn for the course.
Weaving Tools - a shed stick, shuttles, a bobbin, a comb, a tapestry needle and sharp scissors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I've never woven before. Is this course suitable for me?
Yes! This course is designed for beginners and experienced weavers alike. You can also take the Intro To Geometric Weaving online class first, before , to try out weaving first without committing to the full course.
How is this course different to your Rug Weaving courses?
Our rug weaving courses focus on weaving functional textiles to withstand daily use. We work on a larger scale and with less precision. This course focuses on geometric images and how to capture them exactly in tapestry. The image is the focus, rather than the function.
Can I use a different loom for this course?
I am using a 16” x 20” tapestry frame throughout this course but the techniques I demonstrate can be recreated on any loom. However you will need a loom that can maintain a good tension and weave at a sett of 6epi and 8epi.
Can I download the modules?
Each module comes with a downloadable PDF workbook, so you can have step-by-step instructions and notes to hand while weaving. However, the videos themselves cannot be downloaded. Our videos are hosted on a platform similar to Youtube - if your internet connection is not strong enough to watch Youtube, it will not be strong enough for this course. Please check this before you sign up!
Why is there a separate shop for EU students?
Since Brexit, regulations around paying EU VAT have gotten very complicated! To ensure we're in compliance with those regulations, we've set up this shop using Gumroad, which automatically processes EU VAT on our behalf. Please contact my team at info@balfourand.co if you have any questions about this!
Course Contents
Welcome!
Thank You and Welcome!
What You'll Need
Course Outline
Module 1
Welcome To Module 1
1.1 Looms, Tools & Materials - VIDEO
1.2 Design & Inspiration - VIDEO
1.3 Planning & Preparation - VIDEO
1.4 Warping Your Frame Loom - VIDEO
Printable Sett Rulers - PDF
1.5 Starting To Weave - VIDEO
Geometric Weaving Module 1 - PDF
Warping A Notched Frame Loom - BONUS VIDEO
Module 2
Welcome To Module 2
2.1 Lines & Blocks - VIDEO
2.2 Triangles - VIDEO
2.3 Gradients - VIDEO
2.4 Circles & Curves - VIDEO
2.4 Circles Template - PDF
2.5 Finishing Your Tapestry - VIDEO
Geometric Weaving Module 2 - PDF
Module 3
Welcome To Module 3
3.1 Troubleshooting Your Weaving - VIDEO
3.2 Interlocking & Hatching - VIDEO
3.3 Stripes & Pick-and-Pick - VIDEO
3.4 Striped Triangle - VIDEO
3.5 Striped Circle - VIDEO
Geometric Weaving Module 3 - PDF
Module 4
Welcome To Module 4
4.1 Overlapping Shapes - VIDEO
4.2 Outlining Triangles - VIDEO
4.3 Archways - VIDEO
4.3 Archways Template - PDF
4.4 Winding Lines - VIDEO
Geometric Weaving Module 4 - PDF
Module 5
Welcome To Module 5
5.1 Finishing Methods - VIDEO
5.2 Simple Display Methods - VIDEO
5.3 Hanging Your Tapestry - VIDEO
5.4 Framing Your Tapestry - VIDEO
Geometric Weaving Module 5 - PDF