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.
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Appliqué, a process of cutting, layering and sewing cloth to create pictures, can serve as an illustrative device, a form of collage or even a pathway to three dimensions. Learn basic embroidery stitches and appliqué techniques to create appliquéd images and forms, then begin to explore how to go further, … Read more
Start Date
01/28
Meeting Day
Saturday
End Date
01/28
Faculty
Joetta Maue
Time
10am–4pm
Credits
0
In this class students will work from found images and/or drawings of their own to explore mark making with the needle. Through embroidery stitches from basic to advanced, we will learn, experiment and push the types of mark we can create with the simple tool of needle and thread. During class, basic … Read more
Start Date
03/25
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
04/01
Faculty
Joetta Maue
Time
10am–4pm
Credits
0
In this workshop, you will learn various basketry construction techniques including coiling, twining, plaiting, netting, and interlacing. You’ll also learn how to create your own cordage from recycled materials. We’ll study historic basketry traditions, and also look at the way contemporary artists are using fiber construction techniques today. Using materials … Read more
Start Date
04/26
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
05/17
Faculty
Jenine Shereos
Time
6pm–9pm
Credits
3
