{"id":21716,"date":"2026-02-19T15:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/?post_type=learn&#038;p=21716"},"modified":"2026-03-15T10:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T09:12:34","slug":"liz-whiteside-studio","status":"publish","type":"learn","link":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/learn\/liz-whiteside-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Liz Whiteside Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learn tapestry with someone who guides you calmly, step by step. That is exactly what Liz Whiteside does in the <strong>Liz Whiteside Studio<\/strong>. In her online courses, you learn to paint with thread, from your very first weaving to small artworks you can frame and hang.<\/p>\n<p>Liz works with the smaller Mirrix looms such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/chloe-pocket-loom-13-20-cm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chloe<\/a>. Compact, precise and ideal for tapestry. Students in her courses receive <strong>10% off a Mirrix loom <\/strong>via Mirrix.be.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21711\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21470 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz-2-300x283.png\" alt=\"Liz Whiteside Studio \u2013 multicoloured yarns\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz-2-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz-2-1024x965.png 1024w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz-2-768x724.png 768w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz-2-600x566.png 600w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz-2.png 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liz Whiteside Studio: ideal for beginners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What do you learn in Liz Whiteside\u2019s courses?<\/h2>\n<p>Liz\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>In the beginner course, you learn, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how to build tension on your loom<\/li>\n<li>how to weave shapes, corners and curves<\/li>\n<li>how colours sit next to and blend into each other with shading and hatching<\/li>\n<li>how to work with a cartoon as your base design<\/li>\n<li>how to finish your weaving neatly and prepare it for framing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\u2019s approach so special: she explains, she visualises, and she makes sure you can repeat the process yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Who are these online courses for?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21472 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz4-287x300.png\" alt=\"Liz\u2019s courses are ideal for:\" width=\"287\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz4-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz4-981x1024.png 981w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz4-768x802.png 768w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz4-600x626.png 600w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz4.png 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/> Liz&#8217;s weaving courses are ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>absolute beginners who want to start tapestry weaving<\/li>\n<li>people who have woven before but got stuck on technique<\/li>\n<li>weavers who want to make small, frameable artworks<\/li>\n<li>anyone looking for a calming and creative activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose a Mirrix loom?<\/h2>\n<p>In her courses, Liz works with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/chloe-pocket-loom-10-25-cm-portable-precise-versatile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mirrix Chloe<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n<p>Students of Liz Whiteside <strong>receive 10% off a Mirrix loom via Mirrix.be.<\/strong> That way, they start right away with equipment that will last for years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discount code via Liz: 10% off a Mirrix loom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <strong><strong>Discover the range at <a href=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mirrix.be\/webshop<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Ready for the next step?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21471 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz3-300x222.png\" alt=\"Installation Liz Whiteside Studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz3-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz3-1024x759.png 1024w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz3-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz3-1536x1138.png 1536w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz3-600x445.png 600w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liz3.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Liz\u2019s online courses are a strong starting point. Once you have mastered the basics, you may want to take weaving in a very different direction.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/learn\/natasha-khiev-experimental-weaving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover Natasha Khiev\u2019s lessons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A few topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improvisational weaving without a cartoon or design<\/li>\n<li>double weaving on a frame tapestry loom<\/li>\n<li>techniques for warp manipulation<\/li>\n<li>eccentric weaving: balanced (wedge weaving) and unbalanced<\/li>\n<li>introduction to pulled warp: flat and shaped curves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Discover <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lizwhitesidestudio.com\/euonlineschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liz Whiteside\u2019s full course offer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Courses are available with subtitles in multiple languages.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about Liz Whiteside\u2019s courses<\/h2>\n<h3>What do you learn in Liz Whiteside\u2019s courses?<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Are Liz&#8217; courses suitable for absolute beginners?<\/h3>\n<p>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 Chlo\u00e9 is enough to get started.<\/p>\n<h3>What loom does Liz Whiteside use?<\/h3>\n<p>Liz works with smaller Mirrix looms, especially the Mirrix Chlo\u00e9. It is a compact tapestry loom that is ideal for beginners and for making small, frameable pieces.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I get a discount on a Mirrix loom through Liz?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Students of Liz Whiteside receive a 10% discount code for a Mirrix loom via Mirrix.be.<\/p>\n<h3>Are the lessons available in English?<\/h3>\n<p>The lessons are available with subtitles in multiple languages, including English. They are accessible online via <a href=\"http:\/\/lizwhitesidestudio.com\/euonlineschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lizwhitesidestudio.com\/euonlineschool.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between Liz Whiteside\u2019s lessons and Natasha Khiev\u2019s?<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21474\" src=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Liz-logo.png\" alt=\"Logo Liz Whiteside Studio\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Liz-logo.png 827w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Liz-logo-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Liz-logo-768x306.png 768w, https:\/\/mirrix.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Liz-logo-600x239.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":21715,"template":"","learn-type":[680],"class_list":["post-21716","learn","type-learn","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","learn-type-technique"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/learn\/21716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/learn"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/learn"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"learn-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mirrix.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/learn-type?post=21716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}