Workshop Descriptions
Simply Knotted
1 Day Basketry Workshop
This fun and inspiring workshop teaches the simple
sculptural techniques of knotting
through the process of starting a small bowl form. Information
covered includes how to
begin, increasing and decreasing the core, adding and subtracting
colors, and
methods to finish. You will also learn creative ways to add patterns,
textures and
embellishments to make it your own unique vision!
Knotting with Katie!
1-2 Day Basketry Workshop
This fun and inspiring workshop teaches the simple
sculptural techniques of knotting
through the process of of working on an easy to handle surface;
completing your piece
will result in a small scale sculpture. Information covered includes
different methods to
begin, adding and subtracting colors, how to utilize language
and differing methods of
finishing your form. You will also learn creative ways to add
patterns, embellishments
and various textures to express your own unique vision.
Katie Anderson: The Path from There to Here
PowerPoint with Q&A discussion
45 minutes - 1.5 hours
Kate Anderson will present a dynamic presentation
on her work She began as a painter
in 1982 and began collaborating with her husband in 1996. For
10 years they had an
active career collaborating on painted mixed media wood assemblages.
After a 1995
knotting class at Craft Alliance, she began knotting exclusively
by 1996. Eventually she
ended a 24 year career as a gallery director in order to focus
full time on her work and
on the opportunities the textile world presents. This session
will culminate in a group
discussion about the ability to reinvent oneself and the power
of positive change.
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