LOOSE ENDS: Contemporary Fiber Art

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.

TEACHING IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

THE LATEST GREATEST

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/

Upcoming Classes

Jazz It Up... Sweaters Recycled

Fletcher Farm School, LUdlow, VT July 13-15, 2009

Mon, Tues, Wed: 9:00am-4:00pm

Using a sweater past its prime from your closet (or if you can't part with one of your own buy an old wool sweaters from a second hand store) then rearrange, appliqué and otherwise update it to suit your imagination. Sweaters can get a new life through creative embellishment including collars, cuffs or other whimsical additions. Accidentally felted sweaters are a plus. This is a class of creative ideas to reclaim old sweaters; a great way to incorporate leftover yarns, so bring yarns in a variety of textures and colors to use and share. Some sewing and crochet knowledge is helpful.

Artful Knit: A Sculptural Approach to Knitting
Fletcher Farm School, LUdlow, VT July 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

Newark Museum, Newark, NJ July 25-26

Sat., 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun., 10:00am-3:00pm

Knitting with Wire workshop

Newark Museum, Newark, NJ December 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.

Peter's Valley Workshop June 5-9

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

Hope to see you there,

My work can also be seen at:
www.adriennesloane.com

Artful Knit: SDA Sculptural Knitting workshop in May

OFF THE GRID

2009 INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE CONFERENCE

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





Registration information and registration form: www.surface design.org/conference.asp

Questions about the workshop:
Please contact me at aonels@yahoo.com

Work profiled in Knitting Art: 150 Innovative Works from 18 Contemporary Artists by Karen Searle http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Art-Innovative-Contemporary-Artists/dp/0760330670