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Fall One-One-Week Session I
October 9 - 15, 2011

 


Metals

Marlene True, Olive’s Bag, olive oil can, die formed

tin, brass, steel, 7.5 x 4 x 4.5 in.

Marlene True - Tin Handbags, Purses, & Attachés

Most handbags contain a collection of essential personal items, so what could be more personal than your own handmade bag or carrying case? They are an extension of the body and a form of personal expression. In this workshop, students will alter colorful tin cans to create their own original handbags, briefcases, or totes. We will focus on a variety of tin fabrication and soldering techniques to create bags and cases ranging from sophisticated to sassy. All levels. Code F01MB


Studio artist; metals program director at Pocosin Arts School (NC); teaching: Arrowmont (TN), Haystack (ME), Penland; collections: Museum of Arts and Design (NYC), Racine Art Museum (WI).

marlenetrue.com



textiles

Raissa Bump, 100% Alpaca Vests

Raïssa Bump - Knitting: The Next Step

Learn the skills you need to tackle the next step in your knitting repertoire. The options are open; you choose. Do you want to learn the basics of knitting or how to turn the heel of a sock? Do you want to plan a sweater, knit in the round, or make something large and sculptural? You can do it! There will be books on hand, demonstrations, and a slide show, but most of the time will be spent knitting! All levels. Code F01TB


Designer, maker, and educator in wearable art; proprietor of Raïssa Bump Jewelry & Knitwear; professor of jewelry at Diablo Valley College (CA); exhibitions: Sienna Gallery (MA), Shibumi Gallery (CA), Velvet da Vinci (San Francisco), SOFA New York and Chicago.

raissabump.com