Cathy Hoffmann (VIC)

Interpreting Photoshop images through woven tapestry

Photoshop is just another design tool but it can be tricky to get sophisticated and visually successful results; then there is the problem of ‘how do I weave it?' If you have ever used or considered using Photoshop for designing tapestries, you will find the skills taught in this workshop a powerful aid. This workshop is for intermediate and experienced weavers and concentrates on techniques to successfully interpret Photoshop designs into woven tapestry. Participants will be able to weave from their own or a supplied design. The workshop will also include demonstration and discussion of Photoshop design processes. (Materials fee about $10 per person.)

Cathy Hoffmann lives in Warrnambool, Victoria, has been a tapestry weaver for more than 20 years and in that time has been exhibited internationally and nationally. She is Coordinator and teaches extensively in the Diploma of Tapestry offered by distance learning through South West Institute of TAFE. She has also taught Photoshop for 15 years and applies its photo manipulation capabilities to developing designs for her tapestries

Phoenix Rising

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Cathy Hoffmann: Cathy.Hoffmann@swtafe.vic.edu.au