The Big Weave
Under and over and weave together
The Set Up
String a long net at kid height so small arms can reach from both sides. I like bright construction netting because it reads across the room, and a borrowed tennis net works beautifully too. Give it a little wiggle so it feels tight enough with a little bit of give, but not floppy. Slip big baskets beneath with all the good things… thick wool and ribbons and cords and fabric strips and pom pom offcuts and one odd wild card for a surprise (like tulle or T shirt offcuts!).
The Making
As with all installations, this really is a 'choose your own adventure' type of set up!
Under and over. Through and around. One artist moves low and calm, another sends a bright colour on a long path and the whole surface answers back. I ask small questions and then step out of the way. Where does your line want to travel? What happens if you echo your neighbour? Isn’t it magical when two colours cross and a new path appears and everyone leans closer.
When Olive and I tested this out at home for the first time, it was super clear straight away that a little slack is necessary so little hands can pull without strain. Keep adding and weaving and pulling and threading. Plus, collaborative weaving is just the best!
Variations
Leaves and grasses woven in for a day outside to see what the wind does
Materials
Plastic net or tennis net
Thick wool, ribbons, cords, fabric strips
Hooks or poles and strong string
Scissors
Drop cloth or pegs as needed
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The Big Weave
Under and over and weave together
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Installations
The Set Up
String a long net at kid height so small arms can reach from both sides. I like bright construction netting because it reads across the room, and a borrowed tennis net works beautifully too. Give it a little wiggle so it feels tight enough with a little bit of give, but not floppy. Slip big baskets beneath with all the good things… thick wool and ribbons and cords and fabric strips and pom pom offcuts and one odd wild card for a surprise (like tulle or T shirt offcuts!).
The Making
As with all installations, this really is a 'choose your own adventure' type of set up!
Under and over. Through and around. One artist moves low and calm, another sends a bright colour on a long path and the whole surface answers back. I ask small questions and then step out of the way. Where does your line want to travel? What happens if you echo your neighbour? Isn’t it magical when two colours cross and a new path appears and everyone leans closer.
When Olive and I tested this out at home for the first time, it was super clear straight away that a little slack is necessary so little hands can pull without strain. Keep adding and weaving and pulling and threading. Plus, collaborative weaving is just the best!
Variations
Leaves and grasses woven in for a day outside to see what the wind does
Materials
Plastic net or tennis net
Thick wool, ribbons, cords, fabric strips
Hooks or poles and strong string
Scissors
Drop cloth or pegs as needed
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Thoughts?
Would love to hear if youv'e tried this or have any ideas on how to make it even better!
