Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design
A course by Sophie Graney , Woven Textile Designer
Decorate your home with unique hand-woven pieces by learning contemporary weaving techniques that explore positive and negative space
Handweaving is a time-honored art that gives you the immense satisfaction of creating something from scratch. Textile designer Sophie Graney specializes in hand-woven techniques, using an experimental creative process to craft unique pieces for lifestyle accessories and interior furnishings. Her products have been featured in magazines like Cover Magazine, Textile View, and the cover of Atelier d’Art.
In this course, Sophie teaches you to find inspiration in unexpected places, and use it to create a handmade rug. Learn the classic handweaving techniques and even how to make your own frame loom. Explore a contemporary approach to a traditional art and create the perfect cut-out rug.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 11 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (22)
- 892 students
- 20 lessons (4h 15m)
- 11 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and weave your own contemporary rug by hand.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn to weave their own pieces.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of equipment, you will need rug-yarns, a tapestry needle, drawing tools, a frame loom of any size, which you can build yourself with the instructions provided, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
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Sophie Graney
A course by Sophie Graney
Sophie Graney is a textile designer who creates contemporary hand-woven fabrics for lifestyle accessories and interior furnishings. As a child, she was drawn to knitting, sewing, and lacemaking, learning techniques that still influence her work today. This love for textiles led her to study textile design at the Hereford College of Arts and a master’s in woven textiles at the Royal College of Art, London. At university, she began selling her designs to Banana Republic and Calvin Klein, and Dash & Miller featured her creations at international trade shows.
After beginning her career in the fashion industry, using techniques for mass-production, she now designs and weaves by hand, slowing down the process and celebrating the craftsmanship. She works from her studio at Cockpit Arts, which was granted to her as part of the Clothworkers' Foundation Award, and shares her work on her website and social media.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials and Basic Techniques
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Materials
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Setting Up the Loom and Basic Weaving Techniques 1
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Setting Up the Loom and Basic Weaving Techniques 2
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Introduction to the Three Techniques - Shape, Lace, and Fringe 1
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Introduction to the Three Techniques - Shape, Lace, and Fringe 2
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U3
Materializing Your Inspiration
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Urban Wondering and Mood Boards
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Extracting Colour and Yarn Windings
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Sketching 1
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Sketching 2
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U4
Weaving Your Rug
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Setting up the Loom and Preparing the Yarns to Weave
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Technique 1 - Weaving a Lace-Like Structure
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Technique 2 - Shape
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Technique 3 - Fringe
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Finishing Techniques 1
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Finishing Techniques 2
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Finishing Techniques 3
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U5
Final Tips
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Making Bigger Products From Small Scales Weaving
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Taking Care of Your Weaving Items
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FP
Final project
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Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate learners who already have basic knowledge of weaving or textile arts and want to explore more advanced techniques and creative approaches.
You will need a frame loom, a variety of yarns, scissors, needles, warp separator, templates for shapes, and basic textile tools. A list of recommended supplies will be provided at the start of the course.
You’ll learn to create hand-woven rugs, experiment with lace, shape, and fringe techniques, develop color palettes from inspiration, and apply advanced weaving methods for unique, contemporary textile pieces.
Yes, the course explores weaving techniques for creating contemporary tableware, decorative trims, and other modern textile applications.
The course teaches you to extract color palettes from photos, select appropriate yarns for texture and color, and visualize combinations before starting your project.
Yes, you’ll learn modular weaving techniques to create large rugs by joining multiple panels, making it possible to work on large-scale projects with smaller looms.
This course is best suited for those with some prior weaving or textile experience. Beginners may find it challenging without foundational skills.
over 4 hours of weaving content and inspiration, very pleasant teacher. don't miss this course!
Loved it.
J'adore le cours de Sophie Graney. Tout est très bien expliqué. Un bonheur. :-)
Je recommande vivement d'aller découvrir son univers et de s'inscrire à son cours
Gostei muito, instrutivo e inspirador.
It was very inspiring, thank you so much!