DIVISION OF CONTINUING STUDIES, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
JUNE 5, 2010
DESIGN BASICS AND GROUP CRITIQUE
Evaluate your own work in terms of basic design elements such as balance, line and shape, abstraction, texture and value, perspective, pattern and color. After a morning lecture and discussion, we will spend the afternoon looking at your work and discovering how you can make past and future work better. I promise it won't be painfulNo experience necessary.
[CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT available]
JULY 24 and 31, 2010
NEEDLE FELTING: A NEW ADVENTURE
Needle felting is a spontaneous as drawing with a pencil or finger painting. It's even erasable until "set" by washing! Anyone who works with technical or material restraints will love the freedom, but this class is not about "cute." Through projects and illustrated lectures we'll review basic design elements, color theory, fibers and textile techniques. Designed for everyone from professional artists to novices. Any level. [Two half days] [CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT available]
www.dcs.wisc.edu
SPLIT ROCK ARTS PROGRAM, at the University of Minnesota, Cloquet Forestry Center, MN
June 20-25, 2010
MODERN NEEDLE FELTING: TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS AND FORMS
Needle felting is a popular craft form but the process can also result in expressive and sophisticated works of art. You will love the freedom and playfulness of the process, but this class is not about fairies or flowers. Through hands-on exercises and illustrated lectures, we’ll cover basic design elements, color theory, the nature and properties of fibers, and textile techniques. Learn how to choose and combine materials to create complex fiber works with color, depth, and texture. Throughout the week we’ll experiment with techniques and materials to create samplers, and produce finished independent work. We’ll also discuss ways of adding this process to the work you already do- painting, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, quilting, collage, or any other medium.
This course is for everyone from professional artists to novices. There is no need for expensive equipment, materials or facilities, the process is portable, and the cost is entirely up to you. Needle felting is also a great way to use found and recycled items. Whether you are interested in form or function, concept or aesthetic, process or result, you’ll find needle felting is versatile and addictive!
Any level. [undergraduate or graduate credit available from the University of Minnesota]
www.cce.umn.edu/Split-Rock-Arts-Program
PETERS VALLEY CRAFT CENTER, Layton, NJ
August 27-29, 2010
NEEDLE FELTING: A NEW ADVENTURE
Learn a needle-felting process that is simple, and as spontaneous as drawing with a pencil or finger painting. It's even erasable until "set" by washing! Anyone who usually works with technical or material restraints will love the freedom and playfulness of the process, but the class is not about fairies or gnomes; through hands-on exercises and illustrated lectures, we’ll learn about basic design elements, color theory, and the nature and properties of fibers, and textile techniques.
Combine yarns and roving with hand-woven, wet-felted, or purchased cloth. Learn how to choose and combine materials to create complex fiber works with color, depth, and texture. Throughout the week we’ll experiment with techniques and materials to create samples and/or samplers, as well as complete finished independent work. We’ll also discuss ways of adding this process to the work you already do- painting, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, quilting, collage, or any other medium.
This workshop is designed for everyone from professional artists to novices who just want to explore their creative side. There is no need for expensive equipment or facilities, the process is portable, and the cost is entirely up to you. Materials are readily accessible, and needle felting is a great way to use found and recycled materials or to experiment with small amounts of those expensive fabrics or yarns you adore. Whether you are interested in form or function, concept or aesthetic, process or result, you’ll find needle felting is addictive!
Any level. [Can be taken in combination with NEEDLE FELTED “PAINTINGS” below]
August 30-31, 2010
NEEDLE FELTED “PAINTINGS”
This class originated at the request of students who took Briony’s first Needle Felting workshop but was designed for beginners or more experienced crafters. We’ll review or summarize the basics of the technique and design theory, and then spend the rest of the workshop composing and “painting” with yarns and roving. Create a landscape, portrait or abstract composition that you will be proud to frame and display.
No experience necessary or can be a good review. [Can be taken in combination with NEEDLE FELTING: A NEW ADVENTURE above].
www.petersvalley.org
Check for additional workshops at WHISPERING WOODLANDS, Paoli, WI
www.whispering-woodlands.com
and STITCHERS' CROSSING 6122 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 608.232.1500
www.stitcherscrossing.com |
