SKILL LEVEL: ✔ Novice
May 2
Saturday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
(one session workshop)
Denise DeGidio, guest instructor
or
May 3
Sunday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(one session workshop)
Denise DeGidio, guest instructor
Registration for this workshop includes:
• Speedweve darning loom
• Fabric squares: denim and sweaters, plenty of color options and styles to work
• Booklet produced by Denise, including pattern options, as well as weaving, color, and design tips.
You bring:
• Yarn stash! Fingering or DK weight, cotton, wool, even embroidery floss
• Garments — sweaters or other mends to get advice on or try as time permits. We'll help brainstorm about best options for mending needs
• Scissors or snips
A brand new workshop designed for us by fiber artist Denise DeGidio. First, learn the basics of using a Speedweve loom to darn beloved garments, using plain weave techniques. Then, take it one step further and experiment with more complex designs using pattern and color.
Darning for knitwear, and denim, will be sampled during class on wool and cotton pieces, making sure you feel confident before moving onto your garments. Denise will guide the way; she has been weaving and mending her clothes for decades, and loves to share her approach to design, weaving and, of course, mending.
Students are encouraged to bring garments and questions about their mending projects to class; time will be made to share how to best approach making them into something personal and special. However, there may not be time to mend garments during class as it takes time to learn the techniques and how the Speedweve loom works.
Denise DeGidio lives in Northwestern Wisconsin and holds a Master of Visual Arts Degree in Fiber Art. Denise has been working with fiber for over 25 years – in particular clothing, textile, knitwear, natural dyes, and surface design, and has traveled around the country and internationally studying this medium. Denise has been a fibers instructor in higher education as well as teaching independent classes and workshops around the Midwest. She appreciates using traditional craft and techniques to stay connected with how these methods and materials have been used over time by various cultures. Nature often inspires her work as it surrounds her daily, and Denise incorporates the elements of art and principles of design to bring inspirations to life. You can see more of Denise’s work @metalandwool on Instagram and a course archive and portfolio on her website: metalandwool.com
No refunds are available for class registrations. Store credit will be issued for classes cancelled at least one week before the first session of a class. Registration for a class indicates you have read and agree to all class policies.
