Learn tapestry with someone who guides you calmly, step by step. That is exactly what Liz Whiteside does in the Liz Whiteside Studio. In her online courses, you learn to paint with thread, from your very first weaving to small artworks you can frame and hang.
Liz works with the smaller Mirrix looms such as the Chloe. Compact, precise and ideal for tapestry. Students in her courses receive 10% off a Mirrix loom via Mirrix.be.
Liz’s courses are structured from beginner to advanced. Whether you have never touched a loom before or already have some experience, there is always a logical next step.
In the beginner course, you learn, among other things:
By the end of the course, you will not only have made a tapestry, you will also understand why each choice works. That is what makes Liz’s approach so special: she explains, she visualises, and she makes sure you can repeat the process yourself.
Liz’s weaving courses are ideal for:
You do not need to be an artist. You do not need to have seen a loom before. Liz starts from zero and builds up at a calm pace.
In her courses, Liz works with the Mirrix Chloe, a compact tapestry loom known for its sturdiness and precise tension. That makes a real difference when you are learning: a good loom works with you.
Students of Liz Whiteside receive 10% off a Mirrix loom via Mirrix.be. That way, they start right away with equipment that will last for years.
Discount code via Liz: 10% off a Mirrix loom
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Liz’s online courses are a strong starting point. Once you have mastered the basics, you may want to take weaving in a very different direction.
Textile artist Natasha Khiev, for example, shows what becomes possible when you use the loom as a tool for research: more layers, more structure, more technical depth. Specially for Mirrix users.
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A few topics include:
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Courses are available with subtitles in multiple languages.
You learn tapestry weaving from start to finish: building tension, weaving shapes, blending colours with hatching, working with a cartoon, and finishing your work neatly for framing. Both beginner and advanced courses are available.
Yes. Liz starts with the basics and explains everything step by step. You do not need prior knowledge, and you do not need expensive materials. A compact loom such as the Mirrix Chloé is enough to get started.
Liz works with smaller Mirrix looms, especially the Mirrix Chloé. It is a compact tapestry loom that is ideal for beginners and for making small, frameable pieces.
Yes. Students of Liz Whiteside receive a 10% discount code for a Mirrix loom via Mirrix.be.
The lessons are available with subtitles in multiple languages, including English. They are accessible online via lizwhitesidestudio.com/euonlineschool.
Liz focuses on tapestry: pictorial, frameable weaving on smaller looms. Natasha Khiev works with experimental techniques such as warp play, supplemental warp and dimensional weaving on larger Mirrix looms. Liz is ideal as a starting point; Natasha is ideal for deeper exploration.
