Our study group, Centered on Color and Fiber has wrapped up its study on tetrads.
A tetrad is basically a color palette composed of four points of a rectangle placed on the color wheel. We discovered it is not an easy palette to use since it is a combination of two sets of complements. In equal proportions we were unable to achieve any palette even close to harmonious with which we would want to weave. But with changes in proportions and value we were each able to create a tetradic palette we liked. Once we discovered a harmonious four color palette we then discovered that these tetradic palettes had much more depth and complexity than other palettes. The photos show some of our results.
If you are interested in joining our next color study topic; read the invitation below.
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Carolee's Tetrad
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| Carol's Tetrad |
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Karen's Tetrad
Three Studies |
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Deanna Deed's Tetrad:
California Spring Sprang
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Nicki's Tetrad:
Lost-One Pair Green Shoes
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The Escences
of Fiber
Our study
group, Centered on Color and Fiber has wrapped up its study on tetrads and we invite you
to join us with our new topic of study starting August 31.
Our topic: THE ESCENCES
of Fiber. That is to say iridescence, luminescence, opalescence,
and any other escence we discover
and their specific impact and application to fiber.
An
important aspect of our study group is sharing; both via the internet as well
as in face to face gatherings. To
participate you are expected to share your insights and discoveries on the escences via our yahoo group, come to
three face-to-face meetings (if you are local) plus show you final piece at the
June SCHG meeting. This final piece is
expected to be of exhibit quality, utilizing something you have learned about
the escences and be submitted to
an exhibit or fashion show of your choice by the end of the study period.
No cost to join but space is limited to twelve. In essence, to participate in our study group you must be willing to share, to create and to exhibit your final creation. If this sounds like something you would be interested in -
Here’s the basic
timeline:
August 31- October: Study, Play and Share
During this time our goal is to wrap our minds and souls
around iridescence, luminescence, opalescence and other related topics. With these topics we will spend time
understanding what each is and what each is not. We will check out the terms in
the color theory books we own, those in the library, info on the Internet and
other sources. We will report back via
the yahoo group on good sources and useful or interesting information. We will begin to sample to understand the
implications on fiber. We will share any of those 'ah hah!' moments.
October – February: Experiment, Sample & Share
November gathering: Show the results
of your sampling and experimentation and discuss your discoveries about our
topic. Start thinking about an exhibit
quality piece utilizing what you are learning.
February gathering: Show
your final samples and progress. Discuss where you are heading with respect to
creating an exhibit quality piece utilizing what you have learned about the escences.
February-May – Creating & Sharing
Create an exhibit quality piece keeping the group informed
of your progress, discoveries and process.
In May we will gather to show off our final pieces and discuss our
conclusions about the escences.
May -June – Sharing & Exhibiting
Show off your finished piece at the June Southern California
Handweavers Guild meeting and finalize which exhibit or fashion show you will
enter for your piece.
Contact me if you are interested!
Nicki
www. nickibair.com
