The Synergo Arts 5-step ergonomics assessment method for artists and artisans to develop
awareness and catch problems early is the focus of this article. A case study with fiber artist
Ellen Germann, Treasurer of Synergo Arts, illustrates the method and presents
recommendations specific to her particular loom and project context.
awareness and catch problems early is the focus of this article. A case study with fiber artist
Ellen Germann, Treasurer of Synergo Arts, illustrates the method and presents
recommendations specific to her particular loom and project context.
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Set Your Body (and your Loom) Free
All artists and artisans can benefit from ergonomics!! If you are working in any art medium and are interested in
participating in our future articles we'd love to hear from you!
participating in our future articles we'd love to hear from you!
Lighten Your Load
Love the Loom You're With! -Weaving With Ease
I've really enjoyed your
contributions to
Handwoven, especially
in this issue. It will mean
a lot to weavers –they
can weave longer and
more comfortably!
Thanks so much.
contributions to
Handwoven, especially
in this issue. It will mean
a lot to weavers –they
can weave longer and
more comfortably!
Thanks so much.
| Madelyn van der Hoogt Editor, Handwoven |
Warping Board Ergonomics
page 10, May/June 2009, Handwoven
This article encourages tapestry weavers who use portable frame looms to "get the loom off
the lap." It features an innovation by Rebecca Fabos of Tuscons, Arizona: using a painter's
box-easel as a portable tapestry stand.
the lap." It features an innovation by Rebecca Fabos of Tuscons, Arizona: using a painter's
box-easel as a portable tapestry stand.
pages 10-11, Jan/Feb 2009, Handwoven
The ergonomic principle of reducing excessive force is highlighted in this article.
Focusing on fulling and felting, it features stress-reducing ideas from members of the
Tucson Handweavers and Spinners Guild: Carolyn Webb, Pauline Doyle, and Sally Hall.
Focusing on fulling and felting, it features stress-reducing ideas from members of the
Tucson Handweavers and Spinners Guild: Carolyn Webb, Pauline Doyle, and Sally Hall.
pages 22-25, Nov/Dec 2008, Handwoven
pages 52-55, Nov/Dec 2008 Fiberarts
This article emphasizes the importance of ergonomic design to enhance artists' creative
flow and personal expression. In keeping with the theme of "mending" in this issue of the
magazine, the article describes the weaving bench program as an example of the healing
potential of ergonomics. It also shares tips for being fully present while creating fiber art.
flow and personal expression. In keeping with the theme of "mending" in this issue of the
magazine, the article describes the weaving bench program as an example of the healing
potential of ergonomics. It also shares tips for being fully present while creating fiber art.
Synergo Arts gratefully acknowledges that permission to share this article in PDF format has
been granted through the generosity of Interweave Press, the publisher of Fiberarts.
been granted through the generosity of Interweave Press, the publisher of Fiberarts.
page 12, Sep/Oct 2008, Handwoven
Tips on ergonomics for handweavers who use a warping board are presented in this article.
It features fiber artists Lyn Hart of desertsong studio, Julie Hul, and Ann Keuper.
It features fiber artists Lyn Hart of desertsong studio, Julie Hul, and Ann Keuper.
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pages 7-11, Vol. 17, No. 4, Fall 2009, Ergonomics in Design
This article emphasizes the systems approach that enabled user-centered ergonomic
design of the bench and empowered the weavers to create meaningful change in a culture
in which kneeling, rather than sitting, had been the norm for women.
design of the bench and empowered the weavers to create meaningful change in a culture
in which kneeling, rather than sitting, had been the norm for women.
Backstrap Evolution
This article describes the weaving bench program. It appears in both the print and on-line
versions of Hand/Eye, a new publication that "connects you to cultures near and far, and
inspires you to take action to support people, projects and products that create the change
you want to see in the world."
versions of Hand/Eye, a new publication that "connects you to cultures near and far, and
inspires you to take action to support people, projects and products that create the change
you want to see in the world."
Synergo Arts gratefully acknowledges that permission to share this article in PDF format has
been granted through the generosity of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Copyright 2009 by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, all rights reserved. Making
more than one copy of this paper is prohibited except by written permission from HFES.
been granted through the generosity of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Copyright 2009 by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, all rights reserved. Making
more than one copy of this paper is prohibited except by written permission from HFES.