City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Spring 2016

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Adult A DU LT

A DU LT

Fiber Arts and Crafts

Open Studio Crochet

Explore fiber arts through imagery and material exploration,

Bring your current project to the open studio and crochet in the

pattern and design while learning a wide variety of processes such

company of other artists who are as passionate about crocheting

as natural dyeing including Indigo, spinning, felting, weaving,

as you are. Get one-on-one help to overcome roadblocks in

embroidery, crochet, knitting machines and sewing. Many projects

completing your project, as well as help in interpreting patterns.

will be conceived and created–fiber-jewelry, scarves, bags, table

No crochet lessons will be given during the open studio. Crochet

runners, and rag rugs. Bring your imagination and desire to make

101 is recommended if you’ve never taken crochet lessons before.

and create!

INSTRUCTOR : Pattee Court

INSTRUCTOR : Alexandra Milukhin

LOCATION Lobby, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

$65: 8 classes

$171: 7 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 30853

Class 31010

9:00am-12:00pm

No class 5/7, 5/28

Sat

4/16-6/11

Sat

10:00am-11:30am

4/9-6/11

No class 5/28, 6/4

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Makers Series: All Coiled Up!

Glorious Tapestry!

Coiling has been one of the four primary structures of basketry

The lovely art of tapestry weaving opens up vistas of ancient and

since prehistoric times. Waterproof cooking vessels and precious

modern creations. We will view images of tapestry and use as

gift baskets are part of our California history. After looking at

inspiration tapestries by contemporary artists and ancient ones

traditional ways of working, explore the wide contemporary

too. Learning the techniques of weaving shapes, such as angles,

possibilities of this structure. Learn to make a simple vessel and

circles, stripes, color blending, “meet and separate” technique,

try your hand at more sculptural possibilities that contemporary

and joining will give you the tools to begin creating your own

artists have explored. We will work with raffia and enjoy exploring

original tapestry designs. We will discuss cartooning and the

other possibilities in yarn, paper and cloth. Materials list online at

creation of original designs for weaving imagery on a loom.

www.arts-ed.org.

Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

INSTRUCTOR : Barbara Shapiro

INSTRUCTOR : Janet Moore

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

$77: 1 class

$20 supply fee due at class

Class 30970

9:30am-4:30pm

$206: 8 classes

$25 supply fee due at first class

Class 30851

10:00am-1:00pm

Thu

Sun

4/3

4/7-5/26 A DU LT

A DU LT

NEW | Weave to Sew

Crochet 101

In this discussion based workshop students will learn to plan fabric

Learn five basic foundation stitches: chain stitch, single crochet,

that’s right for a given sewing pattern and sewing techniques that

double crochet, half double crochet and treble crochet. Learn to

are appropriate for handwoven fabrics. Through exploration of

read patterns and put your new stitches together to create finished

fabric and garment samples, we will discuss practices for creating

projects, such as scarves, hats, potholders and afghans. Patterns

suitable fabric, choosing appropriate yarn and sewing patterns to

for several simple projects will be made available, and there will

highlight your material, troubleshooting construction issues, and

be time to work on projects. Supply fee includes instructions, a

finishing techniques. Some experience with both weaving and

skein of worsted weight yarn, a crochet hook and a small took kit

sewing strongly recommended.

containing stitch holders, small scissors and a yarn needle.

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

LOCATION Lobby, Shadelands Art Center

$77: 1 class

$65: 8 classes

$20 supply fee due at first class

Class 30852

9:00am-10:00am

Sat

No class 5/7, 5/28

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INSTRUCTOR : Jaia Orient & Tasa Gleason

INSTRUCTOR : Pattee Court

(925)943-5846 | www.Arts-Ed.org

4/9-6/11

Class 30973

Sat

9:00am-4:00pm

4/9


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