Hoop-La

It's time for the second annual Hoop-La show and sale! Cynthia and Frances - the founders of Necessary Arts Company came up with this fun show, not only to showcase artists work, but also as a fundraiser and studio grant! Participants were given a wooden circle to create a piece of artwork with. The finished pieces are on display and can be purchased online. I created a circular weaving on mine. I wanted to use lots of texture and different weaving and surface techniques to create my piece. I'm very pleased with the outcome.

Earth Loom Project!

I'm so excited to be a part of this project at the Guelph Enabling Garden! Building an earth loom with the community for use in the garden is something that I have wanted to do for a very long time. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with some fabulous people! Please come out and participate or visit the garden after September 24th to see the woven creation.

Classes for kids at the Children's Art Factory!

Beginner Knitting Workshop for Kids at The Children's Art Factory

This beginner knitting workshop is for kids 5 and up!

Over three sessions, the kids will be working on learning the basics of knitting. The workshop cost includes instruction and supplies as well as a visit to the Art Factory!

Dates: Wednesday February 25, March 4 and 11

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Where: The Children's Art Factory 279 Woolwich St. Guelph

Cost: $55.00 includes instruction, supplies and a visit to The Children's Art Factory

To sign up please contact The Children's Art Factory 

by calling: (226) 500-1544 or emailing: melissa@thechildrensartfactory.com

Taught by Alisa McRonald who has been teaching textile arts to many different age groups for many years.

Beginner Embroidery and Appliqué Workshop for Kids at The Children's Art Factory

This beginner embroider and appliqué workshop is for kids 5 and up!

Over three sessions, the kids will be working on learning basic embroidery and hand-stitching techniques as well as some basic appliqué techniques. The workshop cost includes instruction and supplies as well as a visit to the Art Factory!

Dates: Wednesday February 25, March 4 and 11

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Where: The Children's Art Factory 279 Woolwich St. Guelph

Cost: $55.00 includes instruction, supplies and a visit to The Children's Art Factory

To sign up please contact The Children's Art Factory 

by calling: (226) 500-1544 or emailing: melissa@thechildrensartfactory.com

Taught by Alisa McRonald who has been teaching textile arts to many different age groups for many years.

Kid's Sewing Class at Necessary Arts Company!

I'm going to be teaching a sewing class for kids at Necessary Arts Company. I'm very excited about it! Please see below for info and visit their website to sign up...

Sewing a Stuffie with Kids at Necessary Arts!

Ages 6+

A 3 session class for beginners geared towards creativity, safety and success. Children are asked to bring in a drawing of a stuffed friend they would like to make and will be walked through the whole process. Learn to make the pattern and sew their design.

$50.00 (instruction and materials are included in the price of the class)

Dates: Thursday February 12, 19 and 26  OR Thursday March 5, 12 and 26

Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm

Limited to 5 participants

Knitting for Kids Class!

Rag Doll Class

I'm so excited to be teaching this fun doll making class in October! See the poster for details!

Tapestry Weaving - The Beginning

Some weaving exercises hanging out on my board. 

I've been playing around with weaving for quite some time and have been very drawn to tapestry weaving. I made the decision to seek out some tapestry classes so that I could learn the techniques properly and start from the beginning. A quick search led me to Ixchel Suarez and her amazing studio. 

In addition to being a renowned weaver, Ixchel runs a small art school called the Oakville Arts Studio. I was excited to see that it was close by and went to visit the studio that very same week. I knew when I entered the studio and spoke with her that she was going to be the teacher for me! She started me on a "weaving journal" - several small weavings that go over the basics of tapestry weaving. 

I started with basics, joins, decreases and circles and moved on to colour gradations. Now, I'm working on texture (my personal favourite)… 

I'm having so much fun and learning a lot. I'm so glad I the studio and get to go once a week, learn from Ixchel and be around all the other artists working on their own projects. It's just such a wonderful community and I'm so inspired every time I go. 

Colour gradation and basic techniques.