Learn traditional fiber techniques to support experimental work across all areas of art, artisanry, and design with classes in weaving, surface design, interlacing, dyeing, clothing construction, soft sculpture and more.
Advance your sewing skills as you learn professional seam finishes, closures, collars, pockets, hems and more. Create a collection of fabric samples demonstrating each technique including, French and flat felled seams, bias edge finishings, button and zipper variations, invisible hems, and additional industry standard techniques. Use your new skills to … Read more
Start Date
02/04
Meeting Day
Thursdays
End Date
03/25
Faculty
Nat LaChall
Time
6:30pm–9pm
Credits
0
Through this workshop, students will learn various techniques for converting common household and art studio materials into elements useful for the creation of non-textile garments. We’ll have a brief overview of non-textile garment history and sessions dedicated to material development. Students will meet virtually with the instructor and in group … Read more
Start Date
02/09
Meeting Day
Tuesdays
End Date
03/30
Faculty
David J. Bermingham
Time
6:30pm–9pm
Credits
0
With a focus on felting techniques, you will lean wet felting, needle felting, and a combination of both to make irresistibly soft sculptures. We will also explore felting around armatures, using molds, resists, and incorporating other materials. This workshop will consist of demonstrations, experimenting, and guided work time in which … Read more
Start Date
02/27
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
03/06
Faculty
Rachel Montroy
Time
10am–4pm
Credits
0
Create imaginative silhouettes and wearable soft sculpture for performance, photography and the Fashion runway. Receive a wearable art review as you discover the sculptural possibilities of paper and fabric. Weekly demonstrations will introduce you to professional costuming techniques, including building lightweight armeratures, creating volume with fabric and utilizing found objects. … Read more
Start Date
04/01
Meeting Day
Thursdays
End Date
05/06
Faculty
Nat LaChall
Time
6:30pm–9pm
Credits
0
