Drafting Weave Creation
Session 6 | August 24–30
Wrap Four by Alyson Ainsworth, 2021. Handwoven paper textile, 12 1/2” x 8 .”.
This workshop will focus on experimental weave creation and manipulation through paper drafting and on-loom sampling. Various traditional weave patterns will be discussed and broken down into their basic components to enable participants to create their own variations. Participants will explore techniques for modifying existing drafts, create their own weaves from scratch, and use sample warps to realize their weave creations and experiment on-loom. This workshop is intended for individuals who are new to drafting and have at least a basic understanding and experience with weaving and loom setup.
Alyson Ainsworth (she/her) is a New York City-based artist and designer who specializes in developing complex weave structures with nontraditional materials. Both her creative practice and her professional career have focused on utilizing handweaving for experimentation in weave development. She has worked as a weaving designer in the interior textile industry for fifteen years and is currently the Design Director at Chilewich where she oversees all textile creative development. Ainsworth studied textiles at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).