One of the activities we did was to paint with yarn. We dipped and dragged pieces of yarn through paint and then transferred the paint to our paper in that way.
Some really enjoyed the tactile approach of using their hands and fingers. It was really interesting to see how the students used the supplies provided.
This was the other project. We glued yarn pieces to a background and then attached the cutout over. This was a huge hit! Most of the students made multiples. This was also a good project to practice cutting, following directions and color placement.
The student who created this beautiful piece of art, decided that the frame needed more texture. Such a great idea!
This student was very precise in her yarn placement. Each child approached both the projects differently and had fabulous results.
Here, the student is using his yarn in a pile to paint big swaths of color.
All green!
See the texture in this one? Many strips of yarn were added on top of each other to create this three dimensional artwork - this took quite a bit of time and patience.
Even the adults enjoyed this project!!
I have recently started teaching two classes for the Palo Alto Art Center. I teach a preschool class and an elementary/middle school age class - both in fiber arts. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of teaching pre-schoolers. These students were between the ages of three and five years old and were a delight to have in class. They were attentive, curious and excited. I couldn't have asked for better!
This adult blue skirt was the mastermind idea of this mom. She came to class with a dress that didn't quite fit the way she wanted and we turned it into a skirt with a ruffle for her to wear at her daughter's colonial simulation day! Job well done!
So many things to learn!!
I can't wait for next week to see what these students will come up with!
We have an in progress sewing project. This one is soon to be complete!!
The start of a new sewing project and a crochet project in the background.
Fabulous embroidery.
More embroidery on the front of a hoodie.
Lots of knitting! We have just about everything!
So much creative goodness going on at the studio!!
I love our classes!!
Aren't these tote bags cute!! They are also very functional and have an added bonus of teaching many of the basic sewing skills in a fun and useful way.
Our studio does it all! Beginners and advanced, using patterns, drafting patterns, mending - we teach it all!
I hope they like them!!
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