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Foam: Dyeing with Shaving Cream (Mendocino, CA)
Discover the unique benefits that shaving cream can offer fiber reactive dye enthusiasts. Create unique faux marbled effects on cellulose and silk fibers using two different recipes. Also presented: the...
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A Visceral Experience (Mendocino, CA)
An introduction to the various ways hog casings can be used as basket-making material. It'll also show how gut can be used as an added element in the construction of three-dimensional forms. Hog casings...
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Skin and Stitch Fishskins (Mendocino, CA)
Learn how to skin fish, and then prepare and stitch the fishskin. Alaskan Natives have utilized this technique to prepare garment materials for generations. Now you can create this unique "fabric"...
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IN 615EW Decorative Paper Techniques (Philadelphia, PA)
The ancient techniques of marbleizing and paste paper provide the artist with beautiful cover and end papers for book structures. This workshop will explore traditional and contemporary pattern-making...
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Throwing Teapots (Mendocino, CA)
We'll focus on throwing the different parts of the teapot, pulling regular and overhead handles, and bringing it all together to create a balanced functional form. We'll look at how changing knobs,...
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Hatmaking: Fanciful Felts & Fabulous Feathers (Mendocino, CA)
Create beautifully crafted hats in many different shapes by molding 100% wool felt hoods over traditional millinery hatblocks. Steam pillboxes, Bretons, cloches, and even totally abstract shapes for stylish...
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IN 615EW Bookmaking and Portfolio Workshop (Philadelphia, PA)
Books and portfolios are exciting structures for artists working in any paper medium (printmaking, drawing, watercolor, collage, and more). Learn several book and portfolio structures in this workshop...
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Pocket Pouch Workshop (Dallas, TX)
Create a one-of-kind hand-stitched carrier pouch. Select from a wide variety of designer fabrics with satin, furry or textured finishes. Students will then embellish with beads, pins, sequins, shells,...
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Huichol Sacred Indian Art & Culture (Mendocino, CA)
The Huichol Indians of Mexico are an ancient 30,000 year old tribe from the Sierra Mountains of Nayarit. Their art, visions and ceremonies are interrelated. You'll learn about their sacred yarn paintings,...
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Nawi Awapa Borders (Mendocino, CA)
The Nawi Awapa border is a technique that is used in the Andes to finish the border of a textile piece after it is woven. Many types exist. Learn this technique, which can be applied to textiles in many...
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