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SUMMARY:Your Story Through Stitch with Nancy Walter at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:Your Story Through Stitch with Nancy Walter Friday (all day)\nas part of The Stitch as Self Portrait Series\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nYour Story Through Stitch with Nancy Walter \nThe Stitch as Self Portrait: A Contemplative Approach to Needle and Thread \n1 Day Workshop: Friday\, June 3\, 2022 9:00 am-4:00 pm \n$125 \nPlease\, pack your lunch so we can hang out! \nDescription \nJoin in for a full day of meandering-stitches with intuitive maker Nancy Walter. Bring your linen garment or fabric and scraps\, bits and pieces\, precious snippets\, a poem or words of wisdom. Inspired by your personal story and collected materials\, Nancy will guide you through her improvised process of allowing the story to guide you. \n  \nThis free-spirited practice focuses on listening to the inner voice while silently observing and letting the materials do the work for you. \n  \nWe are a curation of where we’ve been\, what we’ve experienced and what we’ve accomplished. This curation is our personal story\, a rich tapestry unique to each one of us\, and these stories are not only important to remember but also are worth telling. \n  \nAs we move forward in life\, allowing time to review our history can help us share and connect with others\, develop our self-awareness\, heal past trauma and move forward with more freedom\, or simply allow the joy of the past wash over us when we need it most. Sometimes remembering prompts us to notice how intricate\, nuanced and interesting we are… a view we generally admire in others but perhaps not ourselves. \n  \nWhether you choose to express your tale in a realistic or abstract manner is up to you. \n  \nThe subject can be about something that changed you\, influenced you\, inspired you\, or affected you in some way. Possibly it was about a time in your life\, or about someone you loved\, or a trip you took. Maybe it’s a story about your rose garden\, cooking\, or your dog. It can be an ode\, a celebration\, a remembrance… the subject simply needs to be personal and meaningful. \n  \nBefore class you’ll be asked to find something you’d like to \nembellish/embroider/appliqué. Nancy uses linen blouses\, pants and jackets from pre-owned sources. \n  \nPrerequisites \n\nYou must be able to thread and knot a needle repeatedly\nDo a running stitch and back stitch.\nPlease be at least 16 years old to participate.\npatience\na kind heart free from judgement (self and others)\n\n*Nancy will have examples on hand and demo how to use. \nStitch as Self Portrait Series \nWhere? \nAlways meeting in person in the slowfiber classroom (outside if necessary) on the first Friday of the month\, beginning in the morning before the weekend’s round of obligations begin. \nWhy? \nCommunity stitching is as old as time whether to conserve candle light or stave off loneliness and the shared time at the needle heals us. Fine artists are tuned to see nuance and to look inward. Combined\, these two elements can be an alchemical masterpiece of experience. This is not a literal interpretation of the act of making a Self Portrait but an opportunity to explore the self ( hence the title ) through stitching and cloth with others. A safe place for guided self examination- and a check- in to who we are at this place and time. We will recover from Covid’s constraints as a community eventually but for now we dig in deeper\, changed as a result of our collective experience. Needle\, thread and heart are the focus in this series. A time for you (and maybe a friend) to work quietly and contemplatively with a practicing artist\, about you. \nWhat will we be doing?: \nThis hand work (no machines) is not an outcome based opportunity but a mindful\, slowing of expectations combined with digging deeper inwardly to locate the hidden gems which make each of us special and creatively unique. Needle\, thread cloth and heart are the focus. A time for you (and hopefully friends) to work quietly and contemplatively with artist who’s lens is honed to seek greater meaning in the work. \nYou provide: \n·     Your pre-owned linen shirt\, skirt\, trouser. You may use piece of plain washed and dried linen fabric (available at slowfiber) \n·      Found objects (personal treasures – lace\, bobbles\, photos (for reference) of special time or place person pet\, poems\, special words etc. \nThe following items are available at slowfiber \n\nEmbroidery Scissors\nChenille Needles\nPins\nFabric chalk\nFabric pencils\nEmbroidery flosses of all sorts- your favorite colors and textures\n\nSupplies included slowfiber has a lot of fun scrap thread floss and string to share. You are welcome to use as much as you need. \nBio: \nNancy Walter \nNancy’s long career as a graphic designer and art director took her from Montreal to New York to Encinitas. She’s studied and practiced illustration\, printmaking\, book arts as well as being one of the featured artists at Deepak Chopra spiritual center in Carlsbad CA. She is a trained Arts Therapy coach\, a Soul Collage facilitator\, and she facilitates healing Art Journaling classes. In late 2020 she began a new discipline to connect with others and heal from grief. The act of stitching ticked so many boxes that she started stitching daily. \nYou will be asked to mask and vaccinated with booster to participate (until further notice). We max out at 8 \npeople per session. \nThere are no cancellations for this class after May 20\, 2022. Prior to May 20\, 2022 You may have 100% of your money back minus credit card processing fee of 4%. You agree to this policy with your payment.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/your-story-through-stitch-with-nancy-walter-at-slowfiber/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sewing a Tunic with Pia Andersson at High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley\, Cedarville\, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables\, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022. \n\nJune 3rd 2:00-8:00pm – June 4th 11am-5pm\n$235. Limit 6 students\n\n\nLearn how to sew a great looking\, well-fitting garment \nJoin us for a 2-day sewing workshop that is 12 hours of one on one instruction. Learn to make a tunic—a most versatile garment that can easily be accessorized/dressed up or down. It is also one of the easiest garments to sew\, as it’s made of only four pieces—two front and two back (joined with center back and front seams). Pia will demonstrate various construction techniques as we work—bias tape application\, facing\, top stitching and side or patch pockets. Tunic pattern is provided. \nYou’ll need to have basic machine sewing skills to follow the course material and a working sewing machine. \nHaving many years of design and technical experience\, Pia teaches with a light touch. She will teach you to make clothes with spirit and integrity that you will love to wear and that are reflective of you! We will have a great time together\, and you’ll come away with a great looking\, well-fitting garment. But Pia reminds us that perfection is elusive! \nBring: personal snacks\, lunch and beverage; your sewing machine (in good working order); fabric (suggestions below); and sewing supplies. \nQuestions: Please contact Pia with any questions you may have about the class content: marinsewinglab@gmail.com or 415 328 4598. \nFabric suggestions: You’ll need mid-weight fabric— 2.5 yards if the fabric is 44/48” wide and 2 yards if the fabric is 60” wide. You may use any mid-weight fabric from any fabric source. Denim is a great choice. \nFabrics by Fibershed producers to consider: \nClimate Beneficial Community Supported Cloth fabric from Lana’s Lana available in the shop https://www.lanislana.com \nFox Fibre: https://www.vreseis.com/shop \nCalifornia Cloth Foundry: https://clothfoundry.com \nHuston Textile: https://www.hustontextile.com \nFibershed Marketplace: https://www.fibershedmarketplace.com/products/fiber/Fabric \nNatural dye sources\, if you would like to dye your own fabric: \nBotanical Colors: https://botanicalcolors.com/ \nStony Creek Colors: https://www.stonycreekcolors.com/ \nPia Andersson has an educational background in the textile arts with a college degree from University of Gothenburg\, Sweden\, where she grew up and lived until her late twenties. She was the founder and CEO of Mimi the Sardine from 1990 until she retired in 2014\, so most of her professional life was spent in design and textile product development in the SF Bay Area. Besides her own line of children’s accessories\, she designed and produced children’s clothing for Hanna Anderson and Garnet Hill. \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/sewing-a-tunic-with-pia-andersson-at-high-desert-fibershed-learning-center/
LOCATION:High Desert Fibershed Learning Center\, 459 South Main Street\, Cedarville\, CA\, 96104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop By Knitting:"Knit Night" with Melissa Harris at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley\, Cedarville\, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables\, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022. \n\nFriday June 3rd 5-8pm during First Fridays\n\n\nIf you are “stuck” on a project or want to start a new one or if you just want\nto come and knit outside in the front garden of the shop. Everyone welcome!\n\nFirst Fridays of every month sponsored by SV Chamber of Commerce\nVendors\, music\, Kid’s activities\, wine & beer tasting\, farmer’s market\, and more\n\nCedarville\, Main Street\n\nJune 3\, July 1\, August 5\, September 9\, October 1
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/drop-by-knittingknit-night-with-melissa-harris-at-the-high-desert-fibershed-learning-center/
LOCATION:High Desert Fibershed Learning Center\, 459 South Main Street\, Cedarville\, CA\, 96104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Flax Papermaking with Michelle Wilson
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to making handmade paper from flax fiber in the Western tradition \nFlax is among the oldest fiber crops in the world\, the use of flax for linen going back nearly 10\,000 years. Short fibers called tow are a byproduct of flax processing\, and can be used in papermaking. We will learn how the fiber is prepared for making paper — from its harvest to the workshop — as well as how to form our own sheets of handmade paper using a mold and deckle\, and how to press and dry our papers. \nThe class is limited to 15 students\, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center at Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA. (Address provided upon registration.) \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/291110458217 \nStudents will be taking home wet sheets of paper to dry at home. Please bring a roll of paper towels to carry your wet sheets of paper home on. \nThis will be a wet class\, please wear clothing and shoes that can get wet. The class will include some lifting. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nMichelle Wilson is an artist living in Oakland CA\, whose work explores hand papermaking traditions from all over the world. Her practice includes frequent collaborations with other artists; in particular her ongoing projects Book Bombs (with Mary Tasillo) and the Rhinoceros Project (with Anne Beck). She has been making paper since 2002. Wilson has an MFA in Book Arts and Printmaking from the University of the Arts\, and a BFA from Moore College of Art and Design. She lectures and teaches widely\, including places such as Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, Magnolia Editions\, the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art Print Center\, the Kala Art Institute\, and currently teaches printmaking and seminars at San Jose State University and Stanford University.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/introduction-to-flax-papermaking-with-michelle-wilson/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220605T160000
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SUMMARY:Natural Palettes of Summer Color in West Marin with Sasha Duerr
DESCRIPTION:Join Sasha Duerr onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station for a day of exploring summer color and the natural palettes of seasonal color in Northern California. We will gather a variety of onsite ingredients\, then make and use natural dye baths with those ingredients and others. Together we will create a local summer dye palette from a curated selection of gathered ingredients\, including weeds and food and flora waste. Explore the nuances and beauty of color terroir\, and create an array of take-home\, naturally dyed textiles\, saturated in the seasonal tones of West Marin. \nStudents should bring their own lunch\, snacks\, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided. There will also be time outdoors gathering plant materials\, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. \nMaterials provided. Optional: students may bring a few small items to dye (must already be scoured and of natural fibers). \nTo enroll: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/310188089927 \nSasha Duerr is an artist\, designer and educator who works with plant-based color and natural palettes. Sasha centers her practice and research on the collaborative color potential of weeds\, food and floral waste\, and local and seasonal ingredients. Teaching for over a decade at California College of Arts with a joint appointment in Textiles and Fine Arts\, Sasha lectures\, consults and widely designs curriculum and courses in the intersection of natural color\, slow food\, slow fashion and social practice. In 2007\, Sasha founded Permacouture Institute to encourage the exploration of regenerative design practices for fashion and textiles. From “Dinners to Dye For” to “Weeding Your Wardrobe” and “Seasonal Color Wheels” her extensive work with plant-based color palettes has been featured in the New York Times\, American Craft Magazine\, Domino\, Elle Decor UK\, Selvedge\, and the Huffington Post. \nSasha is the author of The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes (Timber Press/Workman 2011)\, Natural Color (Watson-Guptill/Ten Speed Press 2016)\, and Natural Palettes (Princeton Architectural Press 2020).
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/natural-palettes-of-summer-color-in-west-marin-with-sasha-duerr/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:natural dye workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220610T120000
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SUMMARY:Little Wool Workshop at JG Switzer
DESCRIPTION:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER\nPresented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER \nMake Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool. \n11am-12pm | Friday June 10th \nWorkshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric \nWe can only accommodate 8 participants at a time so please register as early as possible. \nPlease check schedule online to register and confirm times. Private parties can be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays or by appointment only. Please call 707 244 3330 or email us at service@jgswitzer.com to book a private event.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/little-wool-workshop-at-jg-switzer/
LOCATION:JG Switzer\, 6790 McKinley Street\, Suite 160\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T150000
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CREATED:20220602T210115Z
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SUMMARY:Spinner's Day on the Farm at Wyammy Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Dear handspinners\, knitters\, fiber producers and vendors\, \nWe invite you to participate in Spinners’ Day on the Farm.  This event is intended to promote\, showcase\, and sell fiber\, fiber arts\, and related crafts\, produced by farmers in Sonoma County and other vendors. \nWyammy Ranch is a picturesque 60+ year old ranch specializing in Romney and Wensleydale sheep\, perched on a hilltop  in the coastal hills near Occidental\, just 7 miles west of Sebastopol. \nCome relax\, spin\, visit with old and new friends\, and find that perfect fiber to create your next work of art.    \nThis year we will not be doing a pot-luck lunch.  Please bring your own food. \nWe will also require that all attendees be vaccinated for Covid\, with one booster\,  for the safety and peace of mind of all. \nThis is an entirely outdoor event. You will be parking in my riding arena\, with overflow parking in a pasture. Our gathering area is my large\, tree-shaded front yard. \nDirections:  Occidental can be reached from Sebastopol on Bodega Hwy\, to Bohemian Hwy in Freestone\, to town\,  Or by taking Occidental Road all the way from Santa Rosa\, or by Graton Rd  from the town of Graton. \nOn entering Occidental\, take Bittner Rd from the South-West corner of town.  Go 1 mile. \nAt the big green “ Wyammy Ranch 15600 “ sign\, turn right and go to the top  of the hill.  Just after the road turns to gravel\, the riding arena and parking will be on the right.  We will  ferry your equipment up to the meeting place.  The road up to the ranch is one lane.  Please plan to arrive between 10-11 so as not to meet traffic coming down. \nVendors will come between 8:00-9:30 and will park by the barn\, near their spaces. \nHandicapped parking will need to be pre-arranged. \nPlease leave your dogs at home. My sheep\, Guardian dog and Border collies thank you. \nIf you want to vend\, please call ahead to reserve a space: 707 874-3374
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/spinners-day-on-the-farm-at-wyammy-ranch/
LOCATION:Wyammy Ranch\, 15600 Bittner Rd\, Occidental\, 95465\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,family event,farm event,fiber event
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SUMMARY:Art and the Landscape: Colors of the NorCal Fibershed with Judi Pettite
DESCRIPTION:Exploring regional plants in season to make inks\, lake pigments and paints for your art practice \nJoin Judi Pettite onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station to explore regional plants in season\, their efficacy as an art medium\, and choosing the right pigments for your practice. \nJudi will demonstrate how to use the plants and flowers collected during the class to make inks and lake pigments\, as well as the process of making watercolor paints with lake pigments. Everyone will have a chance to participate in the process and sample the colors. Anything that is left over students can take with them. \nThe emphasis will be on water-based hues with some discussion on the use of oil and wax. Judi will also share a gesso recipe for use on most substrates. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/324488783687 \nA tour of the Fibershed garden will be followed by instruction in the Learning Center studio. \nBring a sketchbook\, pencil\, and apron. Some paper and brushes will be provided\, but feel free to bring your favorite paper or brushes with you. \nStudents should bring their own lunch\, snacks\, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided. Since there will be time outdoors gathering plant materials\, be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. \nJudi Pettite started the BioHue project in 2006 to create plant-based pigments for use in her art practice. The project moved her beyond the studio and into the outdoors she loves. Through her workshops and products\, Judi hopes to support and develop an interest in sustainable colors for artists. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/art-and-the-landscape-colors-of-the-norcal-fibershed-with-judi-pettite/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081403
CREATED:20220423T055719Z
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SUMMARY:Fibershed-grown Indigo Vats with Judi Pettite
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make and use two types of indigo vats — fructose & iron \nJoin Judi Pettite onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station for a day of indigo — from a tour of the Fibershed pigment garden\, to a demonstration of how to make a fructose vat and an iron vat (works well on cotton and can be used air temperature or cold)\, to the pleasure of dyeing your favorite fabrics and/or yarns in the class vats. We will be using the pigment extracted from Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria)\, grown in the Fibershed pigment garden or in Judi’s dye garden in Southern California. \nBring your scoured protein or cellulose yarn or fabric to the workshop. After everyone has dyed an initial round of 8 ounces of yarn or fabric\, another 8 ounces can be dyed at the end of the day if the vats are still giving pigment. Also bring an apron\, notebook\, and camera if desired. \nStudents should bring their own lunch\, snacks\, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided. Since there will be time outdoors in the garden\, be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/325448062917 \nJudi Pettite is an artist\, researcher and educator currently living in Southern California. In the field\, studio or on the road\, she is interested in what motivates people to work with natural pigments\, how they forage or cultivate these materials and how this creativity is expressed. Her artwork is intertwined with the exploration of natural mediums and is inspired by many art forms\, including painting\, drawing\, performance and installation. \nJudi started the BioHue project in 2006 to create plant-based pigments for use in her art practice. The project moved her beyond the studio and into the outdoors she loves. Through her workshops and products\, Judi hopes to support and develop an interest in sustainable colors for artists. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nPhotos of Judi and students by Paige Green
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/fibershed-grown-indigo-vats-with-judi-pettite/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081403
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SUMMARY:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nMonthly Schedule: \n\nMay 26: Patterns & Shapes\nJune 24: Compliments & Line\nJuly 29: Monochrome & Harmony\nAugust 29: Form\, 3-D & Space\nSeptember 30: Texture & Repetition\nOctober 28: Balance & Color\nNovember 25: Contrast & Value\nDecember 30: Unity and Variety\n\nStitching as Meditation. Hmmm… well\, self-care is hot on the tongues of those who know best. I happen to know that incremental decision-making processes have a calming effect and then the language of stitching can come with the labels like relaxing and meditative. I include words like repetitive\, unifying\, balancing\, rhythmic. Well guess what? These words are also part of our universal design and art-language. I am crazy about how they speak to each other in my own slow-stitching practice. I believe there is a convergence here worth exploring together. \nWith this monthly gathering\, our work is not outcome-based. We will however use the elements and principles of design as meditation and design jumping-off points. Line\, Shape\, Color\, Form\, Space\, Texture\, Balance\, Rhythm\, Repetition\, Harmony\, Contrast\, and Unity. These are powerful words in design and in daily living. I believe we run the risk of going in to our weekend feeling refreshed and centered. I will encourage you to continue the process at home as well. \nYou will be provided with everything you need including a curated bundle of materials to work with which supports the element and/or principle of design for that evening. We will be working together but independently in the slowfiber classroom. Needles and threads are also provided. Simply bring yourself and perhaps a snack to share. I will have bottomless tea available. This is a non-judgmental and supportive environment and practice. I recommend you be able to stitch and thread a needle well. That is all. If you participate in all eight monthly offerings the finished outcome is enough to build a prayer flag-I am happy to do that with you as a reminder of your self care practice. \nThere is no refund for these events if you need to cancel. Please plan accordingly\, you are however welcome to give your spot away to a friend. \nI recommend- Slow Stitch by Claire Wellesley Smith\, a much-needed guide to adopting a less-is-more approach\, valuing quality over quantity\, and bringing a meaningful and thoughtful approach to textile practice. We will look at stitching thru the filter of fine art with this book. \nClaire Wellesley-Smith introduces a range of ways in which you can slow your textile work down\, including: \n\nUsing simple techniques inspired by traditional practice (including hand-stitch rhythms)\nReusing and re-inventing materials (reuse even old textile projects)\nLimiting your equipment\nMending revisited (practical and decorative techniques)\nProject ideas and resources that help towards making a more sustainable textile practice
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/meditation-hand-work-the-elements-principles-of-design-at-slowfiber-2/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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