Creative Aging: Crochet Jewelry & Fabric Designs
In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to learn two different art forms: Crochet Jewelry (first four sessions) & Fabric Designs (next four sessions). Join us and have fun creating your own designs. You will get the chance to show off your beautiful designs in the culminating event.
Crochet Jewelry with Wire & Beads
Have you ever crocheted with Wire and Beads? This class will teach how easy it is to crochet with wire and beads to create and design unique one-of-a-kind creations. All you need is a crochet hook, wire, and some beads. This project is excellent for recycling the beads from a necklace you already have that you might want to take it apart. You can repurpose your beads from any unwanted jewelry, add a few new beads, and be surprised at the outcome. If you need to purchase beads, shopping can be fun, and you can select colors that work with your wardrobe. Let me warn you that after you make your first necklace, it won't be your last. You will learn to make a necklace, earrings and a bracelet.
Be ready when your friends see you wearing your necklace; they will be asking you to make one for them!
SUPPLIES can be purchased from Michaels or Amazon
Metal Crochet Hook (size I or size J)
20yd Spool of Artistic Wire in Silver or Gold (24 gauge)
Ear wires for earrings
Wire Cutters
Round Nose Pliers
Bead Mat or small towel
Small piece of masking tape
Beads (to get started minimum of 50 beads in assorted in sizes 6mm -12mm) The more beads the better!
Beads can also be repurposed from old necklaces
(Optional) Toggle Clasp in Silver or Gold to match your wire
Fabric Surface Designs & Techniques
I am inviting you to learn & have fun exploring various techniques to create your own designs for your fabrics. We will explore the following methods:
“The Art of Ice Dyeing” uses ice cubes and dye, which will create great patterns on your fabric.
“Kitchen Dyed Fabric” with ingredients that might be in your kitchen, we will use Turmeric, Onion Skins, Red Cabbage, Avocado seeds, Coffee & Tea to create color and patterns to your fabric.
“Make Your Mark on Fabric” using fabric paints; you will use items found around the house to print on your fabric.
Supplies need:
White Cotton Fabric (an old white or pale-colored cotton sheet would be perfect)
Rubber Gloves, Rubber-bands, Masking Tape, empty paper towel roll, foil
Ice Cubes, large glass jar
Ice Dye Powder Shakers (I suggest you select the least different colors from the following: Raven, Bronze, Indigo, Blue Grey, Blue, Lavender, Oxblood Red, Moss Green, https://www.etsy.com/listing/846567579/ice-dye-powder-plus-soda-ash-prepared?ref=var_v1_share
Turmeric, Onion Skins, Coffee, Tea, Red Cabbage, Avocado seeds, Black tea
Stainless Steel Pot
Foam Shaving Cream
TULIP Soft Fabric Paint Primary, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 5), Multicolor, 4 Fl Oz
Registration Required. Zoom link will be sent at 10am the morning of the program.
Creative Aging programs are supported by the Sills Family Foundation, Apple Bank and Laura B. Vogler Foundation.
In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to learn two different art forms: Crochet Jewelry (first four sessions) & Fabric Designs (next four sessions). Join us and have fun creating your own designs. You will get the chance to show off your beautiful designs in the culminating event.
Crochet Jewelry with Wire & Beads
Have you ever crocheted with Wire and Beads? This class will teach how easy it is to crochet with wire and beads to create and design unique one-of-a-kind creations. All you need is a crochet hook, wire, and some beads. This project is excellent for recycling the beads from a necklace you already have that you might want to take it apart. You can repurpose your beads from any unwanted jewelry, add a few new beads, and be surprised at the outcome. If you need to purchase beads, shopping can be fun, and you can select colors that work with your wardrobe. Let me warn you that after you make your first necklace, it won't be your last. You will learn to make a necklace, earrings and a bracelet.
Be ready when your friends see you wearing your necklace; they will be asking you to make one for them!
SUPPLIES can be purchased from Michaels or Amazon
Metal Crochet Hook (size I or size J)
20yd Spool of Artistic Wire in Silver or Gold (24 gauge)
Ear wires for earrings
Wire Cutters
Round Nose Pliers
Bead Mat or small towel
Small piece of masking tape
Beads (to get started minimum of 50 beads in assorted in sizes 6mm -12mm) The more beads the better!
Beads can also be repurposed from old necklaces
(Optional) Toggle Clasp in Silver or Gold to match your wire
Fabric Surface Designs & Techniques
I am inviting you to learn & have fun exploring various techniques to create your own designs for your fabrics. We will explore the following methods:
“The Art of Ice Dyeing” uses ice cubes and dye, which will create great patterns on your fabric.
“Kitchen Dyed Fabric” with ingredients that might be in your kitchen, we will use Turmeric, Onion Skins, Red Cabbage, Avocado seeds, Coffee & Tea to create color and patterns to your fabric.
“Make Your Mark on Fabric” using fabric paints; you will use items found around the house to print on your fabric.
Supplies need:
White Cotton Fabric (an old white or pale-colored cotton sheet would be perfect)
Rubber Gloves, Rubber-bands, Masking Tape, empty paper towel roll, foil
Ice Cubes, large glass jar
Ice Dye Powder Shakers (I suggest you select the least different colors from the following: Raven, Bronze, Indigo, Blue Grey, Blue, Lavender, Oxblood Red, Moss Green, https://www.etsy.com/listing/846567579/ice-dye-powder-plus-soda-ash-prepared?ref=var_v1_share
Turmeric, Onion Skins, Coffee, Tea, Red Cabbage, Avocado seeds, Black tea
Stainless Steel Pot
Foam Shaving Cream
TULIP Soft Fabric Paint Primary, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 5), Multicolor, 4 Fl Oz
Registration Required. Zoom link will be sent at 10am the morning of the program.
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