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
A DU LT A DU LT
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
34
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