Last year I taught this 3 hr Beaded Fringe Scarf for the Indianapolis Bead Society's Spring Workshop. I gave the students an option to purchase one of my handdyed silk scarves and got a great response from the gals.
They ask me to design another fringe scarf class and this is the sample I just finished for submittion. This Netted Fringe Scarf is very simple to do. While speaking of teaching, I had students, now friends, over Friday night. During the first Artcloth class I taught at Indianapolis Art Center, the students bonded with one another and myself. They started gathering together several times a year for finger food and show and tell. My second Artcloth class did the same. So since I moved to Indy this last year, I wanted to take a turn hosting. I invited both groups on the same night. It was very enjoyable and rewarding despite the 15 below cold.
They were also helpful giving ideas in which to support myself in my fiber passions. I am now considering opening my home sometimes for art retreats. I have 6 extra beds and 2 baths upstairs. I have the 1,000 sq ft studio and a conference room in the basement with nice natural lighting. I can provide food as an option or there is good eats near my home. It was even suggested to be available for group meetings and workshops in the conference room.
With improved lighting for detail work and finishing decorating, hosting will be added to my teaching within my home. I'm excited.
God Bless and happy creating.
2 comments:
sounds absolutely lovely! One thing to watch out for even though the house sounds lovely is zoning ordinances. Usually parking is the issue.
I love your work by the way!
take care!
Hi Bobbie - you're so lucky to be able to consider hosting fiber arts events. Have you taken any classes at Nancy Crow's? She and her family would be a good resource for input on the ins and outs of hosting classes. Just a thought . . . Thanks for your posts to the dyerslist.
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