Get your bias-strip Flower Power curve on! Students at Quilting by the Lake conference will tap into their intuitive sense of color as you learn a variety of grid busting tricks for improvising and piecing large-scale floral and nature inspired compositions with the innovative ruler-free technique of bias-strip piecing on the curve and s-curve. Leave …

This workshop at Quilting by the Lake conference will concentrate on the direct application of mordants and natural dyes using various tools and techniques, including mono printing, stamping, and hand painting on cellulose and silk. Emphasis will be on developing unique color combinations and expressive personal marks. Prior to dyeing, we will apply mordants using …

In this creative hands-on workshop you will learn how to make ribbed baskets without a basketry pattern. With guidance and support from the instructor, you will be free to experiment with different techniques for setting ribs as you weave. You will also have the opportunity to learn to weave your baskets from handles such as …

In this five-day workshop, students will learn how to find and use ideas for starting a quilt and the techniques you need for making it. Learn how to balance positive and negative space while letting the quilt-in-process guide where to go. The instructor will lead a special session on quilting designs and how to use …

Discover the importance of abstracting, editing, and simplifying ideas to make a good visual composition. Learn how to bring your great ideas to life and translate them into fabric and thread with meaningful shapes and lines, creating rhythm and movement. As students look at a variety of images and discuss the elements of design, they …

About the workshop: Explore the fine art of silk painting with René Shoemaker, a France-based American artist who will guide us as we examine historical and contemporary silk paintings and develop new skills. Our creative experience begins by planning our projects and investigating color while integrating our individual design aesthetic with the natural qualities of …

Consider the gentle intention of stitched cloth and paper as an antidote against the pervasiveness of digital screens and social media. In this workshop, we will use natural plants and dyes available in your kitchens to print on paper and cloth. Finally, using needle, thread, and a variety of simple stitch methods, we will embellish …

During this workshop students will speak loudly, but through the softness of textiles. Using language as a starting point, such as phrases, mottoes, slogans, and singular powerful words, you will make your ideas tangible. Participants will explore a range of textile processes including applique, reverse-applique, trapunto, soft sculpture, and embellishment to translate words to physical …

Explore the possibilities of woven wire for sculpture. Using variations on traditional wire basketry techniques, you will learn multiple weaving techniques to make everything from small baskets to large scale installations. Particular attention will be paid to pattern and line quality in 3D work. Possibilities for including found objects and mixed media will be covered, …

In this introductory workshop, we will take a deep dive into the 500-year-old craft of bobbin lace, covering not only the technique but also looking at the history, identification, and contemporary practice of lace. We will start by building skills through making samplers of the basic stitches used in bobbin lace, while comparing regional variations …

This workshop will introduce you to doubleweave, or weaving two layers of cloth on the loom at the same time. You will begin by designing and winding the warp. We will then cover dressing the loom, threading, and the treadle tie-ups. Participants will start with samples to see the different ways the doublecloth can interact; …

This workshop will teach you how to repair worn and damaged clothing, fabrics, and textiles using basic and intermediate darning techniques. Darning is a simple mending method that can fix holes of any size or shape in virtually any kind of fabric–it can be subtle or bold and artfully visible and uses very simple tools. …

This workshop is designed to motivate and inspire you to focus on weaving as a creative process and increase your sensitivity to the perception of touch – our tactile sense – through experimentation with structure and surface. Inspired by the work and writings of the iconic artist and designer Anni Albers, this workshop experience will …

This workshop will begin with the basics of weaving and drafting the Overshot weave structure. As the class progresses, you will be introduced to more advanced techniques such as inlay, to manipulate and personalize the original woven pattern. You will have access to 4 and 8 harness floor looms as well as a selection of …

Discover the Magic of Silk! Dive into silk painting with dyes, unlocking creativity with expert one-on-one guidance. Perfect for creative beginners or accomplished artists. Create art for display and wearable art you made yourself. Forge lifetime memories with color and luminous textiles. Be inspired by a relaxing stay in a private Château in an authentic …

Participants will explore the basics of band weaving in this beginner’s workshop. Over the three days, we will delve into different tools and methods to create colorful woven bands. We will cover project planning, warping, set-up, and weaving with or without a loom. You will leave this class with a weaving kit with a shuttle, …

Location: Be-Artz, Artists Retreats and Workshops in Sauveterre de Béarn in the Pyrenees Atlantique region of South West France. Bring your creative ideas and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of an ancient French village for “Material Matters, a SIX-DAY FIBER SCULPTURE Residential Workshop Retreat. Listen to the natural beauty around you. Let it guide …

Looking for a new textile technique that can be done almost anywhere? This workshop will show you how to create wet felted pieces with nothing more than hot water, a pool noodle, and bubble wrap! You will learn multiple techniques to create imagery and texture using 2-dimensional wet felting. At the end of the weekend, …

What weaver, knitter or crocheter hasn’t fantasized about making their own yarn!? Explore the interaction of color and fiber at the most fundamental level in textile arts. Learn to spin wool and blend it with other fibers like silk and cotton, making yarns to weave, knit or sculpt. You will learn how to use a …

This workshop is for both beginner and intermediate basketmakers, where you will learn or review basic basket weaving techniques such as twining, over/under and chase weaving on the first day to create a market basket. On the second day, participants will start with a basic rectangular base and then choose how you wish to weave …

Part household essential, part woven sculpture, brooms have a rich history and are fun to make. Come learn to weave a variety of classic American sorghum hand brooms and branch out into experimental shapes and bindings. We will dip into natural dyeing with a demonstration of techniques and considerations for dyeing raw fiber. Some natural …

This workshop will be the perfect opportunity to bring your quilting plans to life! Have you been wanting to add a beautiful quilted throw pillow to your living room, or bring a quilted tote bag with you to the market? Maybe you have been thinking about some quilted stockings, or a quilted table runner to …