In September, I’ll be teaching four fantastic workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. If you’re able, I’d love to have you join me! Scroll down for more images and complete descriptions.
Articulum General Store, Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, September 13, 2015
UPDATE! NEW SIGN UP LINK:
Anatomical Embroidery
Handcraft Studio School, Emeryville, CA
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Modern Himmeli Mobiles
Handcraft Studio School, Emeryville, CA
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Japanese Paper & Fabric Marbling
Handcraft Studio School, Emeryville, CA
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Articulum General Store, Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, September 13, 2015, 10am-1pm
Class fee: $80. including all materials
UPDATE! NEW SIGN UP LINK:
Join us in learning a vintage Nordic craft as we create and construct minimal, modern mobiles – perfect for your home, office or dorm! Himmeli mobiles originated in Finland as a traditional harvest decoration created from natural wheat or rye straw. Los Angeles based designer and maker Robert Mahar will show us how to craft updated versions featuring durable materials, a sophisticated palette, and ornamental tassels.
Each participant will learn techniques, tips and tricks to successfully build their own modern himmeli mobile and decorative tassels. All tools and materials will be provided to begin your mobile along with extra goodies to continue crafting at home.
Anatomical Embroidery
Handcraft Studio School, Emeryville, CA
Saturday, September 26, 2015, 10am-1pm
Class fee: $95. including all materials
In anticipation of Halloween, join us for an workshop of corporeal crafting and create a ghastly embroidered sampler inspired by vintage anatomy charts.
Choose from a selection of beautifully macabre early19th Century anatomical imagery custom printed onto cotton linen fabric which you’ll then embellish with hand embroidery. You’ll learn to stem stitch along the circulatory system, back stitch along the backbone and even get a little fancy with a pekingese stitch around the pancreas.
Perfectly suited for both beginners as well as advanced – instruction will cover basic to more intricate embroidery stitches. All materials (fabrics, embroidery floss, hoops and needles!) along with instructional diagrams are provided and included in the cost of the class.
Modern Himmeli Mobiles
Handcraft Studio School, Emeryville, CA
Saturday, September 26, 2015, 3-6pm
Class fee: $95. including all materials
Join us in learning a vintage Nordic craft as we create and construct minimal, modern mobiles – perfect for your home, office or dorm! Himmeli mobiles originated in Finland as a traditional harvest decoration created from natural wheat or rye straw. We’ll be making updated versions in bright neon shades, ornamented with happy ombré-hued tassels.
Each participant will learn techniques, tips and tricks to successfully create their own modern himmeli mobile and decorative tassels. All tools and materials will be provided to begin your mobile along with extra goodies to continue crafting at home.
Japanese Paper & Fabric Marbling
Handcraft Studio School, Emeryville, CA
Sunday, September 27, 2015, 10am-1pm
Class fee: $95. including all materials
Join us for a day of colorful exploration learning the basic surface design techniques of suminagashi, the ancient Japanese art of marbling. Learn how to manipulate these amazing inks on the surface of a water bath, creating beautiful designs we’ll capture on a variety of papers.
Additionally, discover how to transfer and set your designs on silk fabric and create a set of custom handkerchiefs. All tools and materials (inks, brushes, paper, fabric and more!) are provided and included in the cost of the class.
All materials provided. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting inks on – or feel free to bring a work apron.