Organic Tapestry Weaving with Shelley Rothgeb
Thursday, January 15th, 10am-2pm
You will learn how to create a “professional” bottom selvage using plain weave, full hitch knots and sumac stitch. From there you will learn some tips on weaving a tapestry without following all the “rules” of traditional weaving. Definitions and stitch diagrams will be provided. A kit will be available for purchase at the workshop ($25, see photo). All materials will be provided. Just bring a pair of scissors. Some weaving experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Shelley Rothgeb
Shelley attended one year at the Otis College of Art and Design studying fine art. Then, completed a degree in Architecture at the College of DAAP at the University of Cincinnati.
She continued to pursue artistic endeavors after college while working and raising a family, but finally discovered her passion for fiber art in 2019. This interest had been nurtured from childhood by both of her grandmothers. One was an amateur seamstress, making all of her and her family’s clothing and the other was a hand quilter and maker. Although very different, they both strove for perfection in their craft. This influence of design, craft, and perfection is an integral part of Shelley’s work.
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Color Work Knitting with Marina Leonov
Friday, February 13th, 10am-2pm
Transform Your Knitting: Beyond Traditional Construction
Ready to push the boundaries of your knitting? This class breaks away from traditional flat and tubular methods to introduce three innovative techniques that will fundamentally change your design approach:
- Swing Knitting: Use short rows in a modular method to create rhythmic color blocking.
- Freeform Knitting: Create organic, amorphous shapes and textures with a non-linear approach.
- Scribble Lace Knitting: Achieve distinctive fabric compositions by creatively combining various yarn weights and textures.
Students will:
- Master the three essential short-row techniques: Wrap and Turn, German Short Rows, and Japanese Short Rows.
- Design rhythmic colorwork patterns using short-row sections.
- Experiment with Freeform Intarsia for expressive, non-linear color transitions.
- Discover how to use multiple yarn weights and textures to generate a "scribbled" lace fabric."
- Combine a minimum of two new techniques in a small final project.
Prerequisites and Supplies requirements for the knitting class :
"This class is designed for intermediate knitters. Participants should be comfortable with basic stitches and have experience completing small projects. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the following: knit, purl, casting on, and binding off."
Please bring your favorite needles and suitable yarn of two different colors."
Surface Design on Fabric with Mimi Damrauer
Friday, February 13th, 10am-2pm
Learn how to print your own designs onto fabrics to use in your textile artworks. Take your art to the next level using original surface designed fabrics.
Time: 4 hours
Supplies: All supplies are included in the cost. You take home all your papers & fabrics.
Note: Wear art clothes or bring an apron.
Spend the first part of the class learning the basics of Gel Printing on small papers. Once you have Mimi’s easy process down, we will print on fabrics.
Bring any of your own fabrics to play with also. Then take home all your beautiful fabrics to use in your art projects.
www.mimidesignsart.com
IG: mimidesignsart
ETSY: MIXTBAGS
