Tablet weaving, also known as card weaving, is truly an international art. Around the world, cultures use this weaving method to turn woven bands into sashes, straps, and more. This three-day workshop is open to all students, from beginner to advanced, who are interested in pattern play and diverse techniques. We’ll study three different techniques …
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You’ve learned a tablet weaving technique or two. You’ve created bands following other’s patterns. It is time to take the next step and design your own pattern! We’ll start by going through the design elements for threaded-in tablet woven bands. Then you’ll warp your pattern and begin weaving your original one of a kind band….
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What are your next steps with this ancient braiding technique? Are you drawn to sprang lace, twining, or color patterns? Do you want to plan a larger project, such as a hat, fingerless mittens, scarf, or cowl? Or do you need more time to train your hands and eyes in the basic stitch? Join us …
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Sprang is an ancient and mostly forgotten technique for creating elastic cloth two rows at a time. Join us to get your fingers in the yarn and start braiding parallel threads on a frame. You will start with a pre-warped frame and learn all the steps of creating cloth and sewing it into a small …
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During this workshop, you will learn how to: Prepare a 3 yard warp out of wire, 3/8” to 1” wide Beam the wire warp onto a 4-8 harness small floor or table loom Weave the 3 yard woven metal warp to be used for jewelry or small sculpture Sculpt with woven metal fabric and various …
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Come to a five-day quilting retreat to learn how to harness color to create different feelings in your landscape quilts. In the first two days, participants will explore color theory in depth and learn how to harness color to convey distinct moods. They will also examine the use of transparency effects in quilt creations for …
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This five-day Sashiko stitching retreat will teach you the ideas, patterns, and core and essence of Japanese Sashiko stitching through hands-on practice. During this week, you’ll learn beautiful stitching techniques and discover the history of Sashiko, which emphasizes care, connection, and self-expression through traditional craftsmanship. Through each daily lesson, you will learn the basics of …
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Inspire your creative process and transform your understanding of color and texture. This retreat takes you into the world of hand-dyed fabric, stained-glass effects, mark-making, and garment creation. You will immerse yourself in a tapestry of rich, unpatterned colors that are so much more than just solids. You will examine the complexities of solid fabrics, …
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This workshop is a deep dive into the experimental “Quilt Like an Artist” method, where you’ll design and stitch a figurative portrait art quilt using a series of approachable, “easier-than-they-look” techniques. Together, we’ll explore the art of creating faces and figures while uncovering your unique artistic voice. The process is playful, liberating, and full of …
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From raw textile to runway-ready—this retreat is a celebration of bold making, fearless experimentation, and personal style. Over five transformative days, students will craft one-of-a-kind garments from the ground up, beginning with improvisational fabric piecing and culminating in custom-fit wearable art. The journey begins with Stephanie Ruyle, whose intuitive approach to color, composition, and texture …
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