Tapestry Weaver Christabel Balfour On The Art Of Improvisation And The Simplicity Of Her Designs

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2021
  • In our film series Modern Makers, we've been celebrating the art of craft by visiting the studios of some of the most exciting artisans working today, from a woodworker to a ceramicst and a glassblower. In our new episode, we meet Christabel Balfour, a tapestry weaver whose work is inspired by man-made architecture and natural landscapes alike.
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  • @lynnmichelle5482
    @lynnmichelle5482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't imagine the patience involved in the process of weaving , it's beautiful but looks so incredibly complex, it amazes me.

  • @josemariass
    @josemariass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hipster level 9000, if you pass this level you become Guru

  • @nadia.lewis.
    @nadia.lewis. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a handknitter with a lisp which I can’t hear, it was so lovely to hear her talk about her craft. 🧶💕🤓

    • @floranifae8408
      @floranifae8408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm the same! I'm in my late 30s and no one ever told me! 😂 I started doing films and heard myself speaking...I call it a "relaxed S" x

  • @robertedwards9055
    @robertedwards9055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everything you guys create is so beautiful. Love the channel-and this short, of course.

  • @ChuckElliottStudio
    @ChuckElliottStudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely short film about the intersection between craft and art, would like to see more / know more!

  • @nicolawillis2325
    @nicolawillis2325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed this - I loved hearing Christabel's thoughts on tapestry! And the thought that tapestry can be really interesting in itself, without having to imitate painting etc. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work!

  • @blondblahness
    @blondblahness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning work!

  • @travelsouvenirs6027
    @travelsouvenirs6027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @katehipkin1039
    @katehipkin1039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to learn to weave. Christabel's work is gorgeous, really lovely. I like what she said about "mistakes" leading to more layered, detailed areas of the overall piece. Very much enjoyed this - but it's not long enough!😁

    • @frenchgrama
      @frenchgrama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have a look at Saori weaving - using small affordable looms that are perfect for small spaces...

  • @hammoussiu.c.w8816
    @hammoussiu.c.w8816 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video very interesting

  • @camilorojas1744
    @camilorojas1744 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would have been nice if you showed the entire process of what you did with the inverted ˋć before weaving

  • @janeb6377
    @janeb6377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just looked up the music - Perception by Borrtex

  • @Pengalen
    @Pengalen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got interested in tapestry from seeing tapestries of old such as the Unicorn Tapestries and other such things from the age when it was originally a very important art. I find it super-weird, by contrast, that contemporary tapestry is so boring, but I guess I'm glad people can make a living doing that, as it's a thing I might like to do. Not sure how you get into selling your tapestries or getting commissions though.

  • @XTSu-sl1bb
    @XTSu-sl1bb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She seems very nice and the work is well balanced

  • @alanbrown6351
    @alanbrown6351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating to watch. Why New Zealand wool, is it better or cheaper??

  • @sousalarson6858
    @sousalarson6858 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish i had space for a floor loom 😭 I even found one for sale nearby for a good price

  • @annellewellyn3950
    @annellewellyn3950 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christabel, forgive me if this is a silly question but what kind of loom are you using? What information would I need to find one; make and so on. Thank you