THREE DAY WORKSHOPS
W-301 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ FELT VESSELS AND MASKS:
Exploring Images And Forms Sharon Costello
Felt offers a great opportunity for fiber artists to work with three-dimensional sculptural forms. Vessels and masks are perhaps the most universal of these forms. Learn how to create a unique felt vessel or mask that combines a full range of innovative felting techniques. Start with a simple “felt on a ball” technique to create the beginning shape, covering it with layers of different colored wool that can later be carved to reveal the underlying colors and create patterns and texture on the surface. When your piece is partially felted, learn how to add additional surface design with wool and yarns. Shape your vessel or mask through a variety of fulling methods. A wide range of complex, organic, shapes can be created through controlled stretching and shrinking. Add additional sculptural forms and surface design to your piece, including felted figurative elements, leaves, flowers and other abstract forms. Combine these techniques with cutting, carving, needle-felting and stitching to make the surface a work of art!
Materials Fee: $30.00 All Levels Class limited to 12
W-302 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ THE BOOK ARTS FOR FIBER ARTISTS:
Making Books and Boxes Featuring Your Own Textiles. Curt Dornberg
As you make attractive, fun books and boxes in this workshop, you will learn to: (1) sew and bind pamphlets and books of one, two, or three or more signatures using the appropriate stitches; (2) case-in pamphlets or text blocks in hard covers with a soft spine and also with a flat-back spine; (3) construct a slipcase and/or a half-clamshell box to house a case-bound book; (4) construct a box with a hinged or a fitted lid. In addition, you will learn to create and use book cloth made from your own fabrics, and you will receive a manual of instructions including sources of information, tools and materials relating to the book arts.
Materials Fee: $l0.00 All Levels Class limited to 15
W-303 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ CHASING RAINBOWS Nancy Finn
In this workshop students will dip small pieces of silk fabric (about ½ inch wide by 2-1/2 inches long) into dye. Because we are using silk, it is not necessary to use any dye chemicals or to do any cooking of the fabric. Of all the fibers, silk is the most thirsty for color. Each student will leave the workshop with about eighty or so color samples that will take them around the color wheel. The dyeing process will also include shading and toning. This will give the student a thorough understanding of how primaries work together to form secondaries and how primaries and secondaries work together to form tertiaries. We will also discuss mixing stock solutions, safety issues, color combining as in analogous, complimentary, split complementary color schemes.
Materials Fee: $20.00 All Levels Class limited to 15
W-304 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ WEAVING WITH WIRE AND METALS Susan McGehee
Participants will learn that wire has many similarities to yarn and is easier to weave than they thought. A variety of wires and metals will be used to create a 3-inch wide, 72-inch long sampler. Techniques on how to handle metals on the loom, sources of materials and a history of woven metals will be discussed. Everyone will go home with a positive attitude towards using wire on the loom, a sampler and a metal neckpiece.Students will provide a sturdy table loom or portable floor loom with at least 4 shafts (8 shafts preferable). Small, light metal looms are not heavy enough to be successful with wire.
Materials Fee: $30.00 Intermediate/Advanced Level Class limited to 15
W-305 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ TWISTS AND TURNS AND STITCHES:
Explorations in Coiling Marilyn Moore
The variations used in coiling are endless. This workshop explores many of them including wrapping and turning the coil to produce interesting shaping effects. In this class students will also learn three coiling stitches, the figure 8 stitch, the lazy stitch and mariposa stitch. Discover the secrets of making a lid that fits. Using at least four colors of waxed linen, and polished hemp for the core, delve into the beauty and secrets of coiled shaping.
Materials Fee: $50.00 All Levels Class limited to 15
W-306 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ EXPLORING NOT SO PLAIN WEAVE Bonnie Tarses
Break free from the limitations of a small 4-shaft loom and create fancy weaving as large as the imagination. Learn a unique method of color blending (Woven Words), design on the warping board with Easy Ikat and in the reed with skipped dents. Discover exciting things to do with thrums and scraps, work with non-traditional wefts, practice spontaneous weaving from the heart, experiment with log cabin variations, joining techniques, and chenille tricks. All of this and more is accomplished in a warm and playful atmosphere, round robin style. Bonnie shares her secrets, hints and tips through beautiful slides, luscious examples and informative handouts. Each student will bring a pre-warped, 4 shaft loom.
Materials Fee: $37.00 All Levels Class limited to 12
W-307 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ EXPLORING SHADOW WEAVE Jannie Taylor
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Shadow Weave in friendly collaborative environment. Weaving samples of 4, 6, and 8 shaft Shadow Weave designs alternate with on screen lessons. The use of color, value and scale in Shadow Weave designs will be explored. Students will learn how to use Shadow Weave to create their own beautiful and unusual textiles. Each student will bring a loom, pre-warped with a design supplied by the teacher.
Materials Fee: $20.00 All Levels Class limited to 15
W-308 Tues/Wed/Thurs ~ DESIGNING WITH SUMMER AND WINTER Margaret Roach Wheeler
Margaret Roach Wheeler will lead you on a journey of her exploration of the weaving technique, Summer/Winter. Share her untraditional approach to one of the oldest weaving structures. Participants will weave a variety of samples including: stitched double weave, cut pile, double two tie (also known as double Summer & Winter) and a threading simulating beadwork. Each sample uniquely designed for the Mahotan costume collection. Experience the design process, learn the weaving technique and see the finished costumes, many previously shown at Convergence fashion shows. Participants need to furnish an 8-shaft, warped loom. Materials Fee: $30.00 Intermediate & Advanced Levels Class limited to 15
W-309 Wed/Thurs/Fri (note days) ~ TAPESTRY TO GO Kathy Spoering
A small format tapestry workshop, in which each student will complete at least one small piece. I have found that using the medium of tapestry to ‘journal’ my travels has resulted in fun small pieces that immediately take me back to a time and place. Students will learn to capture a scene and make it weave-able by reducing it to its most basic visual elements. Students need a small loom - (Instructor can supply plans for a suitable loom). Materials Fee: $5.00 All Levels Class limited to 12
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