Weaving and Upcycling: Craft Tapestries with Recycled Fabric

A course by Delphine Dénéréaz , Textile Artist

Textile Artist. Marsella, France.
Joined July 2021

Recycle your old fabric to make beautiful decorative tapestries using traditional weaving techniques

100% positive reviews (28)
832 students
Audio: French
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Recycle your old fabric to make beautiful decorative tapestries using traditional weaving techniques

A cultural symbol throughout the ages, the tapestry is a one-of-a-kind object that combines tradition and technicality. This is the belief of designer Delphine Dénéréaz, whose approach is every bit as unique as her creations. Stained tablecloths, outdated curtains, long-forgotten sheets... She reuses neglected fabrics found at home to create contemporary works of art that are accessible to everyone.

With a striking sensitivity to ecology, her creations are a tribute to the incredible Boucherouite rugs. In this course, she introduces you to a unique weaving technique inherited from the Middle Ages, which uses recycled fabrics to fashion new creations. After making your own loom and discovering the basic stitches, transform any piece of fabric into beautiful, colorful, and modern decorative accessories.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 20 downloads

The Rag Rug Technique
2 minutes, 21 seconds
Tools and Materials
2 minutes, 3 seconds
Base Armor and Points
20 minutes, 0 seconds
Other Possible Shapes
18 minutes, 55 seconds
Inspiration and Mood Board
3 minutes, 52 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (28)
  • 832 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 24m)
  • 20 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: French
  • French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Make an original and colorful decorative tapestry.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for everyone, you don't need any previous experience in working with fabrics or textile creation.

Requirements and materials

You need wool or tapestry needles, used fabrics from around the house, and a weaving frame or something to make one with (cardboard, tape, a cutter, a ruler, and a pencil).


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832 Students
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Delphine Dénéréaz

A course by Delphine Dénéréaz

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Textile Artist

Based in Marseille, France, Delphine Dénéréaz is a textile designer specializing in tapestry making. Passionate about ecological issues, her goal is to reuse fabrics in a way that is sustainable and responsible. She seeks to create popular art that speaks to everyone through the power of symbolism.

Gucci, Nike, Namesake, and Marge Sherwood already feature on her client list, and her work has been exhibited worldwide, from Brussels and Turin to Tokyo, alongside established artists from the contemporary scene.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    The Decorative Tapestry in Stripe

    • The Rag Rug Technique
    • Tools and Materials
    • Weaving Loom: Manufacturing and Assembly
    • Base Armor and Points
    • Other Possible Shapes
  • U3

    Developing the Project

    • Inspiration and Mood Board
    • The Sketch of the Project
    • Colors, Stitches and Materials
  • U4

    Weaving of the Tapestry

    • The First Elements
    • Nested shapes
    • Floral Shapes and Background
    • Finishes
  • U5

    Other possibilities

    • Ornamentation in Embroidery
    • Making a Clutch Bag
  • FP

    Final project

    • Weaving and Upcycling: Craft Tapestries with Recycled Fabric

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Weaving and Upcycling: Craft Tapestries with Recycled Fabric. Craft course by Delphine Dénéréaz

Weaving and Upcycling: Craft Tapestries with Recycled Fabric

A course by Delphine Dénéréaz
Textile Artist. Marsella, France.
Joined July 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (28)
  • 832 students