Integrate areas of low shrinkage felt in high shrinkage fiber layouts to create concave and convex surfaces while raising and sculpting hollow felt form. Explore differences & direction of shrinkage, blocking & stiffening….
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Explore wet felting of solid form, 2D plane and hollow form for encasing objects through 6 Modules with 10 hrs of video + 40 pages of printable PDFs. Studies culminate in two projects with instructor supported zoom design reviews….
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Join Nichole Vogelsinger, of wildboho, for an immersive exploration of color and texture through embroidery. Designed especially for this intimate retreat in France, and blending two of her most beloved workshops, this class invites you to explore both the structured beauty of botanical embroidery and the freedom of designing textured art. Each day will unfold …
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If you love collage, collecting treasures, and adding beautiful hand stitches to your work, join textile artist Suzette Smart for a creative retreat, organized by Sew & Sew Retreats, at the enchanting Château Dumas in the south of France. During this immersive week, you’ll explore the art of fabric collage and hand stitching — creating …
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“Wabi-Sabi,” the Japanese aesthetic of impermanence and simplicity, will guide our creative journey in this meditative, hands-on retreat. Together, we’ll explore the poetic potential of flax fiber, handmade paper, and found natural materials — weaving them into tactile collages that evoke a personal sense of place and quiet reflection. Through texture, tone, and mark-making, you’ll …
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Do you love the concept of materiality? This workshop will allow you to dive into your creative process using flax fiber papermaking techniques and natural materials to create fiber sculpture. Learn armature building with rattan and markmaking with sumi ink. The workshop is designed to alternate between focused instructional demonstrations and uninterrupted studio time to …
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hands-on workshops with African artisans learning Kente weaving – tie & dye – batik – adinkra and other traditional African textile techniques at our guest house/cultural center in a Ghanaian fishing village : visit museums- galleries- outdoor markets and interact on a personal level with creatives – buy from the makers and learn about the …
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Explore Wabi-Sabi through flax roving and natural materials, creating collages and visual haiku. Experiment with texture, mark-making, and materiality to express place and self creatively….
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Join us for an immersive process focused experience exploring the art of handcrafted paper tailored for sculptural applications with Jacqueline Mallegni. This workshop invites you to engage with the themes of imagination, materiality, and a deep sense of place. Discover the joy of creating textured paper using flax roving through a contemporary fusing technique that …
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Explore wet felting of solid form, 2D plane and hollow form for encasing objects through 6 Modules with 10 hrs of video + 40 pages of printable PDFs. Studies culminate in two projects with instructor supported zoom design reviews….
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