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Meet the Artists of GIAW
July 17, 5:00-7:00 pm ~ Meet the Artists of GIAW
Sarah Rosedahl, Author-illustrator, artist
Book Signing, Difficult Dogs
Rick Riani, Driftwood Sculpture
Join to learn about these artists’ processes, hors d’oeuvres, and a soda/ wine/beer cash bar.
July 24, 5:00-7:00 pm ~ Meet the Artists of GIAW
India Tresselt, Fiber artist
Sharing the art and history of Temari
Cathy LaClair, Jewelry artist
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July 31, 5:00-7:00 pm ~ Meet the Artists of GIAW
Terry Buehner, jewelry artist
Jim Holzschuh, woodturner
Join to learn about these artists’ processes, hors d’oeuvres, and a soda/ wine/beer cash bar.
Fall is here!
The weather has turned a bit more brisk and the leaves are turning some very incredible fall colors! Want even more color in your life? Stop in to Grand Isle Art Works for a visit with the work of over 75 Vermont artisans!
SMALL BANDED TEMARI BALL ORNAMENT
SMALL BANDED TEMARI BALL ORNAMENT
Date: Saturday, July 23, 1:00-3:00 pm
Description: Learn to make a simple but stunning ornament based on the Japanese traditional art of temari! Students will learn temari basics: preparing and wrapping the ball with yarn and thread, marking, and finally stitching the ball. These ornaments, approximately 2” in diameter, may be enjoyed year round, but they also make great holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, or hostess gifts, or you might choose to make enough to fill a bowl or basket for a festive and colorful centerpiece on your holiday table. This class will teach a complete small temari ball project, but the skills learned are equally applicable to larger temari ornaments.
Sufficient materials will be provided to work on one or two small ornaments in class. Students may be able to complete one ornament during the scheduled class time, but if not, they will have sufficient knowledge and materials to complete the ball on their own.
STUDENTS SHOULD BRING their own small craft scissors and a pin cushion; small pliers are optional but may be helpful.
Students should bring their own small craft scissors and a pin cushion.
Who: Adults Limit: 8 Minimum: 4
Instructor: India Tresselt
Cost: $20.00, Materials fee paid to instructor: $15.00
MATERIALS FEE $15.00 includes foam ball, yarn and thread for wrapping, pins for marking, embroidery needle, perle cotton and metallic threads for stitching. Sufficient yarn and thread will be provided to make one ball per student, with some extra materials available to start a second ball if class time permits. Students may keep pins and needles for future projects.
There is still time to sign up for Temari Class, Nov 15th!
TEMARI BASICS: SIMPLY ELEGANT EMBROIDERED THREAD BALL
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2:30-5:30 pm
Description: In this class, students will learn to make a 6- or 8-segment lozenge-style temari ball, based on a traditional Japanese design. This simple design, which results in a 4”-diameter ball, teaches the basic skills of preparing, wrapping, marking, and stitching the ball. In addition to learning these skills, we will discuss color choices and materials, options for embellishing the ball beyond the basic stitched design, consider books and other instructional materials for furthering students’ temari knowledge, and touch on the history of this ancient craft. No prior skills are required, but students might choose to begin their temari journey with the “Small Embroidered Temari Ball Ornament” class offered in October.
Sufficient materials to complete one temari ball will be provided. Students may be able to complete their temari ball during the scheduled class time, but if not, they will leave class with the knowledge and materials needed to complete it on their own. Students should bring their own small craft scissors and a pin cushion.
Who: Adults Limit: 8 Minimum: 4
Instructor: India Tresselt
Cost: $30.00. Materials fee payable to instructor: $15
MATERIALS FEE $15.00 includes Styrofoam balls, yarn and thread for wrapping, pins for marking, embroidery needle, and perle cotton and metallic thread for stitching. Sufficient yarn and thread will be provided to make one ball per student. Students may keep pins and needles for future projects.
Must register by November 6! Register here!
