Complex Weavers Seminars 2022, Hilton Hotel, Knoxville, TN

Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 1:45 PM to 3:45 PM

Through a PowerPoint Presentation, learn how the binary number system is used to develop higher- order block motifs where the eight 2-block motifs (which show 4-part symmetry) are the core of the 64 3-block motifs, and in turn these 3-blocks motifs are the core for the 1,024 4-block motifs. Learn how motifs of 5- to 8-blocks are created by adding transparent outlines to the 4-block motifs. Learn how the outlines in turn become the definitive number of twill lines for 5- to 8-end twills.

Following the lecture is a design session where weavers will develop higher-ordered motifs using Design Pages and Transparent Overlays from the Section Two Toolkit of An Exaltation of Blocks, written by Neilson. Learn how the higher ordered motifs can be placed in a larger grid system for more elaborate patterns. A way to document the patterns for future use is to photograph them with a cell phone

Note: Session One of the Power of Block Design is not a requirement for attendance in Session Two.

Materials Fee: $15 - Coil bound booklet including envelopes containing a selection of Section Two Design Pages (showing 4-block motifs) and Transparent Overlays (Outlines for 5- to 8-block Motifs)

Supplies for Design Session: Commercially printed graph paper -- 4 squares to the inch, #2 pencils or a few colored pencils, eraser, straight edge