Advanced Workshop: Special Projects - Kala Art Institute
This class is for students already versed in the basics of needle felting. Bring projects in progress, or plans or problems you need help with. The format will be a group problem-solving session addressing each participant. You'll take home some new tricks specific to your issues, and learn from your classmates and their projects as well. Because this class is intended for artists with an understanding of the basics of needle felting, please bring your own materials if you have them. Additional supplies will be available for purchase during class. Enrollment limited.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10am - 4pm
Location: Kala Art Institute
2990 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-549-2977, x303
Sculptural Needle Felting - Idyllwild
Jully 16 - 20, 2012
Week-long workshop at Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Located in California'a scenic San Jacinto Mountains between Los Angeles and San Diego, Idyllwild offers intensive workshops in visual arts to students of all ages and abilities.
"You may know that felt is a non-woven textile made of wool, but have you considered its sculptural possibilities? You can learn to manipulate wool into three-dimensional, free-standing, solid felt sculpture using simple tools and techniques. No crocheting or knitting required: instructor Stephanie Metz uses felting needles to coax loose fibers into sophisticated shapes. This week-long workshop is a thorough introduction to the tools, processes, and possibilities of needle-felting. Class includes hands-on practice, discussion, demonstrations, and slides. This class will teach you an innovative use of a humble and inexpensive material that is bound to energize your art-making. Note: feltmaking involves repetitive and vigorous hand and arm movement.
Open to all skill levels.
Class limited to 12 students "
Beginners Workshop: Sculptural Felting - Kala Art Institute
This one-day beginners workshop is a thorough introduction to the tools, processes, and possibilities of needle-felting. Class includes hands-on practice, discussion, demonstrations, and slides. Participants will complete a small project to get familiar with the concepts central to this unusual art form, and leave with the skills and knowledge to translate their ideas into felt. Materials provided. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Upcoming sessions:
Sunday, February 12, 2012 10am - 4pm
Location: Kala Art Institute
2990 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-549-2977, x303
Sunday, May 13, 2012 10am - 4pm
Location: Kala Art Institute
2990 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-549-2977, x303
