{"product_id":"contemporary-weaving-in-mixed-media-isbn-9781849947657","title":"Contemporary Weaving in Mixed Media","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for every aspect of this endlessly adaptable craft, from gathering materials to making and exhibiting ambitious woven masterpieces, bringing in a wide selection of mixed media. Meditative and calming, a session at the loom is a great way to relax, and create something beautiful in the process. And you don’t need expensive equipment: you can start your weaving journey on a small wooden frame or even a piece of cardboard, and it’s now easy to book time on larger looms outside the home. The book includes: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing a loom, from the simplest small frames to sophisticated table and floor looms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign and planning: taking inspiration from the natural world, sketching, photographing, making moodboards and exploring colour.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGathering materials: from natural straw, grass, flowers, feathers, bark and seedpods to more traditional yarns and threads and even paper and photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonalising your work by incorporating well-loved old fabrics and precious sentimental items.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual techniques: weaving with photographs or directly onto handmade paper, three-dimensional sculptural weaving, non-loom techniques such as looping and netting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGorgeously illustrated with work from the author and other artists from around the world, this book is an engaging and beautiful introduction to weaving for established textile artists or those coming to the craft for the first time.Introduction 6 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoodland Walk 8 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRiver Walk 28 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalk Through the Seasons 50 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily Commute 70 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Walk Down Memory Lane 88 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalk With a Poem in Your Heart 106 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving Basics 122 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResources 126 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements 127 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex 128Rachna Garodia is a working weaver and textile artist who runs workshops and takes commissions, and exhibits widely. She trained at the prestigious National Institute of Design in India and The Royal School of Needlework in London, and her pieces are held in private collections in India, London and America. She lives in Chiswick, London.","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302196564197,"sku":"NP9781849947657","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/6e7aff44-d29f-4442-87eb-ae5000007154_3de8537b-e15e-4867-bd5f-f783d250a079.jpg?v=1767852283","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/contemporary-weaving-in-mixed-media-isbn-9781849947657","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}