Something's Fishy at the Arsenal Center for the Arts....
Come to fiber camp
Navigate the waters of an open source school of Common Codders and others. Cast off the virtual and benefit from a network of information sharing in real time among peers and friends. Follow any number of threads or inspire others and lead your own.
CALL TO ACTION
Something's Fishy Participate in a collaborative public fiber project
to be installed under the outdoor canopy of
the ArsenalCenter for the Arts.
Reinforce the social and educational concept
of the weekend by fabricating a fish of your own
to be added to the collective net.
Create a fish at least 10 inches in length using any material and any fiber technique to be added to the net.
January 9 and 10, 2010
Arsenal Center For The Arts
321 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Fish donations to benefit future Common Cod Activities.
The All Australia Circular Knitter's Marching Band
(sung, of course,to the tune of Toreador from Carmen)
"We love to Knit
It's the greatest art of all.
We love to knit,
Any time at all.
In the morning you will find us with our sticks,
And in the evening too.
We love to play with yarn....in any hue.
We know you'll love it too!!"
And then there is the yarn bombing....
THE KNITTED CONVENIENCE On Saturday August 8th in Taylor Square, Sydney Australia, a team of lavatory assistants, urban knitters and crocheters descended on the heritage listed amenity on Oxford St to reclaim it back into the public eye blurring the lines between graffiti, art, and the role of knitting in a contemporary world.
Sydney guerrilla knitter, Denise Litchfield, organised that Taylor Square’s historic public amenities be covered in knitted pieces. After the event the installation will be unstitched, washed and made into blankets for local Sydney charities.
For a bit of proof that this is acutally happening in Australia, here is the Sydney Opera House on a nice spring morning.
My work will be included in LOOSE ENDS: Contemporary Fiber Art at Lincoln Center Gallery in Fort Collins, Colorado. This group show includes work by Cathy Breslaw, Karen Searle, Carson Fox, Carole Beadle, Elisabeth Morisette, and Mark Newport. Exhibit dates are September 12 through October 23. The opening will be held on September 17th from 5-7pm.
ATASDA Epping Creative Center, Epping, Sydney , NSW, Australia Artful Knit Workshop Sept 19, 20, 21 www.atasda.org.au/
The Geelong FORUM 2009 Corio, Victoria, Australia PINS AND NEEDLES – What A Little Knitting Can Do September 27- October 3 www.ggcreations.com.au/tafta/
Aotearoa Creative Textiles Textile Fiber Forum NZ Wellington , NZ Artful Knit: a sculptural approach to knitting October 5-9, www.aotearoacreativetextiles.blogspot.com/
Artful Knit: A Sculptural Approach to Knitting FletcherFarmSchool, LUdlow, VTJuly 16-17, 2009
Thurs, Fri:9:00am-4:00pm
Students will develop a personal language of forms by experimenting with knitting fundamentals to uncover the enormous possibilities of a three dimensional knit. By manipulating stitches and solving knitting geometry, participants will learn to ‘think knit’. The class will explore the use of non-traditional materials and cover a range of dimensional techniques to help create shape and stability. There will be opportunity to work on specific sculptural projects to innovatively incorporate these ideas. Participants must be proficient in basic knitting techniques. Knowledge of crochet is also helpful
Jazz It Up... Sweaters Recycled
NewarkMuseum, Newark, NJJuly 25-26
Sat., 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun., 10:00am-3:00pm
Knitting with Wire workshop
NewarkMuseum, Newark, NJDecember 5-6
Sat., 9:00am-4:00pm, Sun., 9:00am-3:00pmExpand your knitting horizons and get wired! In this class we'll cover the basics of knitting using 28-32 gauge wire by making a simple knit bracelet that we will embellish as time allows. The class will cover resources and materials and various techniques for successful wire knitting. Wire working or jewelry making skill not required but students should know how to knit and purl. Finish time depends on experience level and work pace.
Please join me for five days of fabulous and creative fiber art!
Feel free to pass this along to all your fiber friends.
Thanks.
Artful Knit: A Sculptural Approach to Knitting
June 5-9
By experimenting with knitting fundamentals, manipulating stitches and solving knitting geometry, participants will learn to “think knit”. We will explore the use of non-traditional materials and cover a range of dimensional techniques to help create shape and stability. Participants will work on specific sculptural projects to innovatively incorporate these ideas. A slide show of knit artists' work will be shown to inspire.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
To sign up, please contact :
PETER’S VALLEY www.petersvalley.org Peters Valley Craft Center 19 Kuhn Road Layton, New Jersey 07851 973-948-5200
Surface Design Association Kansas City, MO May 28-31, 2009
Pre-Conference Workshop May 23-27
Artful Knit; A Sculptural Knitting Workshop
This is a class in 3D knitting which will help students develop a personal language of forms by exploring and using knitting fundamentals to create shapes, while taking advantage of knit's natural tendencies. By manipulating stitches and experimenting with unconventional materials, students will problem solve while creating a variety of of organic forms. We will talk about different ways to create shape and stability and concepts such as short rowing will be introduced. A slide show of knit artists will be shown for inspiration. Level: Intermediate to advanced Workshop Tuition: $420 Supply fee: $31
