Fibers Workshops
Weeklong: May 22-24, 2020 
Tiny Tapestries
Erika Diamond
Explore the ancient art of tapestry weaving while creating a tiny tapestry. Learn
to warp a portable frame loom and explore the basics of weft-faced slit tapestry weaving.
Discuss the historical context of tapestry weaving and develop a personal image to
render in yarn.
Beginner
$350; Additional materials fee payable to instructor - $18 materials fee for linen
warp yarn, acrylic weft yarns, tapestry needles, small frame looms and sharpies.
Materials fee $40
Weekend: May 29-31, 2020 
Stitched and Embellished Found Fabrics
Rena Wood
Combine vintage and found fabrics with hand embroidery and embellishment to create
new and unique cloth. Work with found material as a starting point to incorporate
your own designs or find meaning through the history of the fabric. Learn the basics
of hand embroidery, embellishment and designing material.
Beginner
$350; Additional materials fee payable to instructor - $10 for embellishments - sequins,
buttons, ribbons and beads; thread - dmc embroidery floss, pearl cotton and metallic
threads; and vintage fabrics
Weekend: June 5-7, 2020 
Quilting: Color Play and Beyond
Jessica Wohl
Learn to express yourself through color. Start with color theory and design and create
deep spaces, gradients and movement through a variety of playful piecing exercises.
Use reverse, raw edge and needle-turn appliqué to create spatial relationships in
a snap. Create small studies and a composition to be quilted at home.
Intermediate, must know how to use a sewing machine
$350; Additional materials fee payable to instructor - NONE
Weeklong: July 5-10, 2020 
Let's Weave Circles!
Emily Nicolaides
Turn hoops into looms, putting a twist on traditional tapestry weaving. Cover everything
including how to choose yarn, basic tapestry weaving techniques and how to finish
a wall hanging. Walk away with at least two finished pieces.
Beginner-Intermediate
$600; Additional materials fee payable to instructor - NONE
Weeklong: July 12-17, 2020 
Recording Surfaces with Pulp
Delaney Smith
In this experimental workshop, learn to create tactile surfaces with handmade paper.
Working with abaca and cotton, begin by preparing the fibers in the paper beater,
then use paper/pulp casting techniques to achieve a variety of forms from site-specific
castings and molds made in class. Leave with a plethora of samples and a ready-to-hang
final artwork.
Beginner
$600; Additional materials fee payable to instructor - NONE
Weeklong: July 19-24, 2020 
It's All About the Surface: Fabric Manipulation and Surface Embellishment
Christine Zoller
Take your hand-dyed, printed, painted and commercial fabrics and explore how to use
them to create textures and relief on the surface of the cloth. Various techniques
will be explored including twisting, gathering, pleating, layering and weaving to
create surfaces begging to be touched. The result is work that is more tactile and
captivating.
Intermediate, must be able to use a sewing machine
$600; Additional materials fee payable to instructor - NONE
Weeklong: July 26-31, 2020 
Painting with Fiber
Dawn Waters
Learn to create realistic two-dimensional felted paintings. After making a practice
painting, needle-felt at least one additional two-dimensional picture of your choice
including still life, pet portrait, land- or sea- scape. Touch on wet felting, but
the emphasis is on dry or needle felting.
Beginner-Intermediate
$600; Additional materials fee payable to instructor - $3.00 per 1/2 ounce wool, $2
per sheet of cotton batting for work surface (1 sheet/painting) and $2 per felting
needle
Weeklong: August 7-9, 2020
Eco Dyeing: Organic Garment Construction
Jessica Hagar
Many people are beginning to value living a chemical/toxin free lifestyle. Create
beautiful, naturally dyed, organic fabrics to turn into a garment of your own. Learn
to use natural materials to dye fabric, to use basic sewing machine techniques and
to create your own patterns. Gain knowledge and skill to find organic materials and
use them to create eco-friendly, sustainable garments.
Beginner-Intermediate
$350; Additional materials fee payable to instructor – NONE
