(Spring24) Fiber, Felting & Fabric Workshops
Description
Up-Cylced Mittens with Rory Valentine
Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Art Barn Library
Fee: $70 includes all materials
Reimagine an old favorite sweater into an artful pair of cozy mittens!
In this 3 hour class, you will make a simple pattern, cut, and hand sew a pair of bespoke mittens made from recycled sweaters. Then add visual details by trying out a variety of surface design techniques using vintage buttons, embroidery stitches, and other embellishments. All materials will be provided although you are welcome to bring your own old favorite sweater(s) to work with. This class is beginner-friendly.
Painting with Wool with Rory Valentine
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Art Barn Library
Fee: $90 includes all materials
Learn the art of painting with wool to create your own felted landscape 'painting' using a 6 inch wooden hoop. Needle fleeting is a dynamic technique of using barbed needles to entangle wool fibers. Come design your own mini masterpiece in this 4 hour 2-D felting workshop.
Sashiko Stitching with Rory Valentine
Date: Sunday, April 14
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Art Barn Library
Fee: $45 includes all materials
Extend the life of your most beloved garments. Revitalize heirlooms and fabric home goods with visible mending. In this workshop, we will explore patching, darning, Japanese Sashiko stitching, and other embroidery techniques to artfully repair, renew and reuse your clothing and textiles for years to come. Bring your favorite clothing/textiles to mend or practice techniques on the fabrics provided.
Needle Felted Flowers with Rory Valentine
Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Art Barn Library (or outside, weather permitting)
Fee: $50 includes all materials
Needle felting is a simple yet dynamic technique of using barbed needles to entangle wool fibers into 2-D and 3-D forms. In this class, we will take inspiration from The Art of Flowers exhibit to sculpt our own colorful blooms. Students can expect to make 1-2 small flowers - you will be able to felt a stem if you choose, or create these flowers to pin to you jacket, add to a hat or basket!