Fiber Arts
Intro to Needle Felting
In this class students will discover how fun and easy it is to create with wool fleece. From simple wool beads to intricately detailed small figures, the creative possibilities are endless! Students will leave class with new felted creations plus the tools and knowledge to keep on creating more at home.
Dates & Times
#1: June 30, Sunday 1-4 pm
Ages: 12 & up
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
#2: July 28, Sunday 1-4 pm
Ages: 12 & up
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
#3: August 25, Sunday 1-4 pm
Ages: 12 & up
Instructor: Staci Adman
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Introduction to Knitting
The class begins with a brief history on knitting. We learn the basic purl, knit and stockinette stitch. Students have the opportunity to complete their very own scarf in class and also learn the verbiage of beginners knitting!
Dates & Times
June 30, Sunday 1-3 pm
Ages: Adult - 18+
Instructor: Marci Toombs
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Repurposing Fiber with Warm Wax
This class is an opportunity to take used natural fiber clothing (silk, cotton, linen) such as shirts, skirts, scarves, even (pliable) handbags, deconstructed hats and shoes -- and make them into transformed 3-d artwork. We'll be adding wire and wax for support to make freestanding encaustic sculptures.
Dates & Times
August 17, Saturday 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Ages: Adult - 18+
Instructor: Deborah Kapoor
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Visible Mending - A Boro Inspired Workshop
An introductory class into the techniques and history of Japanese sashiko stitching to repair and decorate fabric.
Students will leave with a patch or a wrist cuff.
Dates & Times
July 27, Saturday 11 am-2 pm
Ages: 8-15
Instructor: Elsa Bouman
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting & Drawing Studio
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