Discover the art, craft, and history of handmade fabrics through this engaging and insightful five-week virtual class series. Led by renowned textile artist Liz Spear, this series offers a deep dive into nearly 50 years of creative work, intertwining skills, stories, and techniques that span the realms of weaving, wet felting, fashion design, and the business of handmade textiles.

What You’ll Gain:

• An inspiring exploration of fabric construction, personal and professional development, and the creative journey.
• Insights into unique approaches to textile artistry, including collaboration, recycling, and innovative techniques like nuno-felting.
• A wealth of stories, stunning imagery, and practical tips designed to enrich your artistic practice, whether you’re a fiber enthusiast, designer, or artist.

Class Breakdown:

• Week 1: Clay/Fiber – Personal and Business Development
  Explore fabric and pattern choices and Liz’s artistic and entrepreneurial journey.
• Week 2: Collaborating and Piecing Handmade Fabrics
  Delve into techniques for combining different handmade textiles into cohesive designs and the art of collaboration.
• Week 3: ReDo/ReMake/Recycle
  Discover creative approaches to repurposing and reinventing textiles.
• Week 4: Nuno-Felting – Creating Yardage with Handwoven Fabrics
  Learn the art of blending felting and weaving to craft extraordinary fabric.
• Week 5: Crafting a Life – Weaving Art, Teaching, and Design
  Reflections on building a creative life and showcasing work through teaching, fashion shows, and more.

Whether you are seeking inspiration, ideas, and techniques, or exploring the intersection of art, craft, and business, this series promises to ignite your creativity!

Liz Spear brings nearly five decades of experience to this series. As a master weaver, wet-felter, and designer, she crafts over 80 unique garments annually for craft fairs, galleries, and conferences. A skilled teacher and mentor, Liz shares her expertise in fabric construction, pattern development, and sustainable practices, including reworking and repurposing materials. To learn more about Liz, you can check out her website here.

$75 – 90

Additional Supply Fee: None!

Scholarship Available: No

Level: Open to all skill levels.

Minimum Number of Students: 9 by January 29, 2025
Maximum Number of Students: 50

Class Schedule: Class will meet online from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on five Wednesday evenings, February 5, February 12, February 26, March 5, and March 12, 2025.

Note: This class is offered through Lessonface. Clicking the Register button above will take you to their website to sign up.