What will you be presenting this month?
The Feb. 20Th workshop is called "Bags from Rags". Participants will work with a variety of techniques and materials including fabric, yarns, floss, rubber stamps, paints, photos, beads, wire and anything else they can think of to create a unique purse or bag. In addition to the materials available at the workshop participants are encouraged to bring an old piece of clothing - anything from a shirt, baby clothes, hat, pants, dress - any piece of clothing that is liked but no longer worn - which will be used as the base of the bag. Additionally there will be plain canvas bags available for purchase at the workshop which can also be used as a bag base.
How long have you been interested in Fiber Arts?
I work as a mixed media artist - as evidenced from all the materials besides fiber which we can play with at this workshop. Fiber has been incorporated into much of my work for a long time. My first artwork as a child was one of those store bought embroidery patterns.
Any special skills necessary for your workshop?
The only skills necessary for this workshop are a willingness to play, experiment, get messy and have fun.
How long have you lived in the Jemez Valley, and what brought you here?
My husband and I have been living in Jemez since May. Look out the window at Mother Nature- that's what brought us here
What do you hope people will take away from this workshop?
I hope that participants leave the workshop after having a fun-filled day of exploration and creative exploration. And also that they leave with a purse/bag that is beautiful to them.
Thanks Marina!
