Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Learn the basic steps involved in making a quilt, how to choose and cut your fabric, and how to create a basic quilt block that is the building block for most quilt patterns.
Students will learn how to warp the loom, and explore techniques such as tabby, twinging, soumak, rya loops, and rya knots. This class will cover color choices, varying yarn types and textures, finishing and removing from the loom, and how to hang your piece.
This beginner course is designed to introduce participants to the truly magical world of natural indigo dyeing. Students will learn shibori dyeing techniques and walk through the process of preparing fabric for dyeing. They will create several samples and a beautiful finished scarf to take home and enjoy for years to come.
Learn how to knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind-off, knit in the round, gauge swatch, block, and create garments that are the perfect fit for your body. Students will knit a t-shirt using cotton/linen/a blend yarn in the round. Students’ specific interests and needs will determine the focus and pace of each session.
Learn macrame basics, including the history of macrame, material selection, setting cords, various knotting and finishing techniques. Students will create several samples to take home and use as a reference on their macrame journey.
Learn the history and practice of sashiko hand-stitching, a technique born of Boro style mending which has become a widely appreciated art form. Sashiko has found its way into modern culture through the act of visible mending.
Celebrating the vibrant reds, yellows, oranges, browns and pops of green of the autumn season. Participating artists include Mikaela Burton, Sheila Bush, Courtney Clements, Anne Gardner, Carol Geisler, Chrystal Hard, Deborah Hoch, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Jeff McEntire, Jen McEntire, Pat Merriman, Jacqueline Rimmler, Anthony Smith, Donna Vitucci, Ron Weisenfeld, and Sam Williams. The show... Read More →
Fine Arts, Open Studios, Professional Artists! The Chatham Artists Guild presents the 31st annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 56 local artists on the first two weekends in December. The juried professional artists welcome the public into their studios where they can gain a behind-the-scenes view of the artistic process, purchase... Read More →
Fine Arts, Open Studios, Professional Artists! The Chatham Artists Guild presents the 31st annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 56 local artists on the first two weekends in December. The juried professional artists welcome the public into their studios where they can gain a behind-the-scenes view of the artistic process, purchase... Read More →
Use various fabrics and adhesive to create custom seasonal holiday cards to send out to friends and family. Learn: • The basics for adhering fabric background and design • Understanding the design elements • Various methods for attaching fabric elements to a card • Various ideas for cards for other holidays • Ideas for preserving... Read More →
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