Joyce J. Scott: Turning the Tables Community Weaving Project
Summary
TLDRJoyce J. Scott introduces the basics of weaving using a homemade loom. She explains the roles of the warp and weft threads, demonstrating how to weave by alternating threads with each row. Scott emphasizes creativity by incorporating different materials and textures, encouraging individuality in design. She shares that weaving is not just a craft but a community activity, highlighting the importance of learning from others and being compassionate. This tutorial inspires viewers to explore their creativity and find joy in the weaving process.
Takeaways
- 📚 Joyce J Scott introduces herself as a weaver from Sandown and is teaching the basics of weaving.
- 🧵 The loom is a simple apparatus made from an upside-down table, with the warp being the thread that holds the weaving.
- 🔄 The weft is the thread used for weaving, and the technique involves picking up the opposite thread from the previous row to create a brick pattern.
- 👐 The weaving process can be done by hand, using fingers to pick up threads, which is a basic and accessible method.
- 🪡 Tools like a plastic needle can be used to carry more yarn, making the weaving process more efficient.
- 🔄 The technique of using a tool involves the same principle of picking up the opposite thread, but allows for more yarn to be managed at once.
- 🌐 Joyce demonstrates that weaving can incorporate different textures by mixing yarn with bumpy threads, enhancing the inventiveness of the design.
- 🤔 She emphasizes the importance of picking up the opposite thread to lock the weaving in place, ensuring the structure is secure.
- 🌈 Joyce encourages viewers to be inventive and not be afraid to try unconventional methods, as long as the basic weaving technique is maintained.
- 🌟 She suggests that weaving can be a communal activity, learned and shared among people, and that the process can be as valuable as the final product.
- 🌍 Joyce shares her experience of learning weaving from her mother and community, and how she has continued to learn from artists around the world.
Q & A
Who is the speaker in the transcript?
-The speaker is Joyce J Scott, a round-way girl from Sandown.
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic is teaching the basics of weaving.
What material is used for the loom in the video?
-The loom is made out of a table turned upside down.
What is the 'warp' in weaving?
-The warp is the thread that holds the weaving in place.
What is the 'weft' in weaving?
-The weft is the thread that is woven with, going across the warp.
What technique does Joyce use for weaving?
-She picks up the opposite thread from the last row in each row of weaving.
What tool does Joyce mention for carrying yarn?
-Joyce mentions a plastic needle as a tool for carrying yarn.
How can one create floating designs in weaving?
-By using a needle that can go around in a circle, allowing for floating designs throughout the work.
What does Joyce suggest doing with knots in weaving?
-Joyce suggests pushing the knots to the back to keep the weaving neat and compressed.
What does Joyce mean by 'being inventive' in weaving?
-Being inventive means having the courage to try unconventional or inefficient methods to create unique weaving patterns.
What is the importance of learning from others according to Joyce?
-Learning from others, such as artists or community members, can provide valuable insights and techniques that are not just about weaving but also about the experience of working in a group.
How does Joyce encourage viewers to approach weaving?
-She encourages viewers to enhance rather than destroy, to be creative with the materials, and to enjoy the process even if the result doesn't look perfect.
Outlines
🧵 Introduction to Weaving Basics
Joyce J Scott introduces herself as 'the round-the-way girl from Sandown' and begins teaching the basics of weaving using a homemade loom from an upside-down table. She explains the warp (the thread that holds the weaving) and the weft (the thread used for weaving). Joyce demonstrates the technique of picking up the opposite thread from the previous row to create a brick pattern. She emphasizes the simplicity of the process, using both fingers and tools like a plastic needle to carry more yarn. Joyce also mentions using different textures and materials to create unique designs and encourages creativity in weaving, reminding viewers to lock their weaving by picking up the opposite thread. She advises against being overly critical of others' work, instead focusing on enhancing it. Throughout the demonstration, Joyce uses tools like a comb to pack rows together, ensuring the weaving is strong and neat.
❤️ Weaving with Community and Compassion
Joyce reflects on her experiences of learning to weave from various people around the world, including artists and local craftsmen. However, her first weaving experience was with her mother and community, highlighting the importance of shared learning. She emphasizes that the process of weaving in a group teaches valuable lessons beyond the craft itself, such as compassion and the joy of creating something unique. Joyce encourages viewers to enjoy the process and be kind to themselves and others, even if their weaving doesn't look like everyone else's.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Weaving
💡Loom
💡Warp
💡Weft
💡Picking up threads
💡Brick pattern
💡Yarn
💡Needle
💡Floating designs
💡Texture
💡Inventiveness
Highlights
Joyce J Scott introduces herself as a round-way weaver from Sandown.
She demonstrates a basic weaving loom made from an upside-down table.
The warp thread is explained as the structure that holds the weaving.
The weft thread is the one used for weaving and is kept simple.
A technique of picking up the opposite thread from the previous row is taught.
The pattern created resembles a brick due to the alternating thread picking.
A nifty plastic needle is introduced as a tool for carrying more yarn.
The use of the needle allows for circular weaving and floating designs.
A comb is used for patting and compressing the woven rows for neatness.
Non-traditional materials like bumpy threads can be incorporated for texture.
Mixing yarn with different textures encourages inventive weaving.
The importance of locking the weaving by picking up the opposite thread is emphasized.
Weaving mistakes are seen as opportunities for enhancement rather than destruction.
Weaving can be adjusted by pushing down unwanted parts and integrating them.
A suggestion to push knots to the back for a cleaner appearance is given.
Being inventive in weaving requires courage and stepping away from traditional methods.
Joyce shares her global experiences learning weaving from various cultures.
The value of learning and sharing weaving within a community is highlighted.
The importance of enjoying the process and being compassionate about one's work is stressed.
Transcripts
hi everybody it's Joyce J Scott round
the way girl from Sandown and I'm here
to teach you the basics of weaving this
is my loom this is the apparatus which
we made out of a table turned upside
down this is basic it's the warp the
warp is the thread that holds the
weaving and this is my weft this is the
thread that I weave with it's very
simple all you have to do is pick up the
opposite thread that you picked up on
the earlier row so here I picked up this
thread this time I'm going to skip it
and pick up the bottom thread and I do
that all the way across so each row is
picking
up the opposite
thread from the last
row
you can use your fingers like I
am a nice
tug when you look at your weaving you'll
see that it's like a brick pattern and
that's because each time I pick up the
opposite
thread
now I'm using my
hand and the
thread or
yarn we have lots of tools to carry the
yarn one is this Nifty plastic needle
you can't kill yourself or the person
next to you it's the same technique but
now we have a
tool that will be able to carry more
yarn for me
same
weaving now you see I didn't go all the
way down to the base I can use different
parts of my warp and I
also see I'm using this
needle can go around in a
circle so you can have floating designs
throughout your
work I can squeeze it or I can take
my comb and Pat it a bit I also don't
have to use only yarn so we can just
find another place and start weaving now
what does this mean why am I taking
these bumpy ugly pieces of thread mixing
them up with yarn and now weaving them
because it gives me a different texture
and it makes me more inventive about how
I'm going to weave where I'm going to
place it what I'm going to do with it
the only thing I have to remember is to
make sure that I'm picking up the
opposite thread so that it locks my
weaving
in now you're saying ew that looks ugly
that's your job we don't take anybody
else's workout when we look at it and
think I can make that better then that's
your job to enhance not destroy so you
can take other
Yarns and decide to weave around
it you might not even like where the
position of it is so you can probably
push it down a little bit and integrate
it with the other things you've woven
one of the things I generally suggest
unless you have some kind of plan for
this you push it in the back we push
your knots in the
back the
comb so that I
can pack my rows together so that they
are compressed strong and look
neat to be
inventive means that you have to have a
little courage you have have to decide
to do something that doesn't seem to be
the most
traditional or efficient way of working
as long as our threads aren't falling
out as long as you continue to use the
pick up one Skip One opposite on each
row you're going to have a fabulous
weaving you know I have traveled the
world and where I go I usually look for
artist I've learned how to weave people
on the side of the road or even people
at markets or in different
stalls but really it was my first
weaving experience was with my mom and
with my community this is something that
can be given to each other people can
learn by just working but sometimes the
stuff you learn not about weaving it's
just as interesting and important by
that I mean working in a group being
giving and compassionate about your
weaving when it doesn't look exactly
like everybody else's having a good time
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