Topic outline

  • Schedule

    • Yellow=compulsory lectures, meetings, introductions etc

      Blue=compulsory tutoring, book a slot

      (1 for tutoring about timetable and project plan and 1 for mid course check. In addition, one for Advanced Dobby Mid Course Check for students who have not completed Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion or Woven Fabrics design - courses in their BA)

      Green=optional tutoring, book a slot if you have questions

      Grey=only Advanced Workshop Project

      SAMPLES will be cut from the TC2 XS and TC2 XL looms on Monday mornings 9:00 - 12:00 (during the maintenance break), they are stored in the box on the window by the looms


      WED 10.1

      9.15-12, Q103

      Introduction to jacquard fabrics and to the course

      Lecture: Industrial weaving and jacquard design

      13.15-17, M101

      Lectures and demo: Basics of jacquard design in Photoshop, Introduction to online learning material: Advanced Woven Fabrics with Dobby Looms (not compulsory for students who have completed the Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion in their BA, latter not compulsory either for students who have completed Woven Fabrics Design in their BA)

      Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-8 colors), width of design 1300 pixels.

      The ready designs should be submitted in MyCourses latest on Monday 15.1. 

      NOTE: Book a weaving slot on TC2-XS for that week or latest before Wed 24.1 and weave during that slot the same TC2-XS design you submitted in MyCourses.


      FRI 12.1

      9.15-10.00, S001

      Introduction to shaft looms available for the course, Tiina Saivo / Petra Haikonen, Nora Bremer (only for students, who have not completed Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion or Woven Fabrics design - courses in their BA)

      10.15-15.45 In groups of four students, 1 hour / group

      M101, Lecture and demo: Weave simulations in ApexFiz, Maija


      S001, Introduction to TC2-looms, Tiina / Petra


      NOTE: When you don't have anything else in the schedule today, it is advisable to weave with shaft looms. Nora Bremer will tutor with weaving and WeavePoint until 16.00


      WED 24.1

      9.15-13, M101 (lunch break 11-12)

      Lecture and demo: Woven jacquard structures with multiple weft systems

      Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-4 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels.

      13-17, O204

      Individual tutoring: timetables and project plans / Book a slot

      13.15-17, S001

      Help with shaft looms and Weave Point, Nora (no need to book a slot)

      NOTE: Book a weaving slot for TC2-XS or TC2-XL latest before the Wed 7.2 lecture, and weave during that slot a design made in the class today - a jacquard design with two weft systems.


      WED 31.1

      9.15-10.45, M101

      Lecture and demo: Fixing proportions of a pattern

      Bring to class: your samples woven this far and measuring tape/ruler. NOTE: you should have written down how many picks are woven in each sample.

      11.00-11.45, M101

      Lecture: Calculating the weft usage

      13.00-14.15, Q103

      Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      14.20-15.40, O204

      Individual tutoring: timetables and project plans / Book a slot

      15.40-17.00, S001

      Individual tutoring: Book a slot for tutoring with yarn orders if needed


      FRI 2.2 

      Deadline for shared yarn order

      WED 7.2

      9.15-12, M101

      Lecture: Jacquards with multi-layered structures, Demo: Double weave in jacquard + Stitching the layers

      Bring to class: a pattern design in indexed colors (2-4 colors), width of design 1300 or 3300 pixels. Today´s designs should be rather simple and graphic in style.

      13.15-14.15, Q103

      Emmi Pouta: Lecture: Interactive / Electronic Textiles

      14.40-17.00, R102

      Individual tutoring: Book a slot for tutoring with files if needed

      14.30-17, S001

      Help with shaft looms and Weave Point, Nora (no need to book a slot)

      NOTE: Book a weaving slot for TC2-XS or TC2-XL before the Wed 14.2 lecture, and weave during that slot a design made in the class today - a jacquard design with double weave structures.


      WED 14.2

      9.15-10.30, M101 Zoom

      Introduction to online-lectures and examples on advanced multi-layered structures

      10.45-12, M101 Zoom

      Lecture: Using the industrial weaving machine in Aalto: Preparing the files, booking etc.

      13-15, M101 Zoom

      Individual tutoring: Book a slot if needed

      13.15-17, S001 Zoom (see Nora´s link)

      Advanced Dobby Mid Course Check with Nora, Book a slot from Advanced Woven Fabrics with Dobby Looms -page 

      (not for students who have completed Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion or Woven Fabrics design in their BA)


      (MON 26.2, 10.30-12 Group meeting for students in Advanced Workshop Project)



      WED 28.2

      13.15-16
      Individual tutoring for students in Jacquard Workshop and in Advanced Workshop Project: Book a slot when needed


      WED 6.3

      13.15-15, Q103
      Mini lecture: Finishes for woven fabrics + Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      15.15-17, Q103
      Advanced Dobby Final Critique and Discussion (not for students who have completed Textile Collection, Materials in Fashion or Woven Fabrics design in their BA)

      9-12 Tutoring with ApexFIZ, Venla Elonsalo: Book a slot when needed


      WED 13.3

      14.15-16
      Individual tutoring for students in Jacquard Workshop and in Advanced Workshop Project: Book a slot when needed

      12-14 Tutoring with ApexFIZ, Venla Elonsalo: Book a slot when needed


      WED 27.3

      SAMPLES will be cut from the standard warps on the morning of Wed 27.3 - you can get your samples at 10.00.

      13.15-16
      Individual tutoring for students in Jacquard Workshop and in Advanced Workshop Project: Book a slot when needed (not for students taking Advanced Printed Fabrics and Finishes workshop, because there is teaching on that course on this time)


      WED 10.4

      12-17 
      Individual tutoring: Mid course check / Book a slot


      MON 15.4

      9-12
      Mid course check for students taking Advanced Printed Fabrics and Finishes Workshop / Book a slot


      WED 24.4 

      13.15-14.15, Q103
      Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      Individual tutoring for students in Jacquard Workshop and in Advanced Workshop Project
      Book a slot when needed


      WED 8.5

      13.15-15, M134 Otakaari 1

      Mini lecture: Working as a woven fabrics designer, Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      + Individual tutoring for students in Jacquard Workshop and in Advanced Workshop Project
      Book a slot when needed (NOTE: some of this week´s slots are moved to Wed 15.5 - see the scheduler)


      WED 22.5

      13.15 - 15, L102

      Lecture: Product cards and presentation, Meeting & Group tutoring: bring your newest samples

      + Individual tutoring for students in Jacquard Workshop and in Advanced Workshop Project
      Book a slot when needed


      TUE 4.6
      12-13 Moving the exhibition furniture to F Lobby together (meeting at 12 in F Lobby, Väre)

      (612937) Pedestal Black 75x75x70

      (610148) Pedestal Black 75x75x70

      (613600) Pedestal Black 90x90x25

      (613599) Pedestal Black 90x90x25

      (612939) Pedestal Black 50x50x90

      (611818) Pedestal White 40x40x100

       

      (613962) Foldable wooden frame 400x190

      (614056) High wooden frame 68x195

      (614055) High wooden frame 68x195

      (614054) High wooden frame 68x195

      (614052) High wooden frame 68x195

      (614024) High wooden frame 68x195



      TUE 4.6 afternoon - WED 5.6 morning
      Setting up the exhibition in F Lobby independently

      WED 5.6

      12-13 Finalizing the exhibition together, F Lobby, Väre

      13.15-17 FINAL CRITIC in F Lobby with Maija, Petra and Tiina. To get feedback also from Maarit, you can contact her to arrange meeting for next week.


      FRI 14.6
      Exhibition ends, cleaning and taking back the furniture