SCHEDULE
Please note, schedule subject to change at any time. The LIVE Workshops (labeled as such) will start at 9AM MDT (8AM PDT, 10AM CDT, 11AM EDT, 3PM GMT, 4PM BST). All workshops will be available each day after the completion of the daily live broadcast that starts at 9am MDT, until midnight.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Athena Barda
JOIN US LIVE at 11AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME!Symposium Kick-Off Event!
How to Weave a Peacock Brooch Using the Needle Weaving Method
Learn how to weave a peacock brooch using the needle weaving method. It is a weaving method for small scale projects, jewelry in particular!
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
In my bonus class I will show how to embellish the brooch with beads.
In my bonus class I will show how to embellish the brooch with beads.
Smriti Ahuja
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 1 PM EDT!Foraging Natural Color
This class is about going out in nature and extracting colors from foraged and waste plant materials. It explores the magical process of natural dyeing and encourages to inspire and become conscious to sense the offerings of nature. Nothing in nature goes waste, so everything is an opportunity to learn and benefit.
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Learn about how to use common household ingredients to fix the color
In this class you will learn about how to use common household ingredients to fix the color. These are materials from your pantry. The approach is towards understanding the science behind natural dyes so that the art can be enjoyed!
Learn about how to use common household ingredients to fix the color
In this class you will learn about how to use common household ingredients to fix the color. These are materials from your pantry. The approach is towards understanding the science behind natural dyes so that the art can be enjoyed!
Christine Miller
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 4 PM EDT!Weaving with Metal Foil
Are you interested in working with metal, but don't have all of the tools for a small metals studio? Working with metal foil is easy and just requires a surface to weave on, scissors, and tape to fasten the metal 'warp' down in order to be steady to be woven across.
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Plaited Pendant
Metal foil is an easy material to work with and has MANY potential applications! In this bonus workshop, you will learn how to make a small plaited pendant out of a 36 gauge metal foil. The form is plaited with the metal strips and turns 90 degrees after each repeat, stacking plaited squares on top of each other. The tools you will need are sharp scissors, a ruler, an awl (or sharp scribe tool), masking tape, and some super glue, one each of 9mm and 7mm jump rings, 2 pair of chain nose pliers, a bead for embellishment (if desired), and a chain for finishing. This workshop will introduce you to some basic skills of working with metal foil while producing a lovely pendant.
Plaited Pendant
Metal foil is an easy material to work with and has MANY potential applications! In this bonus workshop, you will learn how to make a small plaited pendant out of a 36 gauge metal foil. The form is plaited with the metal strips and turns 90 degrees after each repeat, stacking plaited squares on top of each other. The tools you will need are sharp scissors, a ruler, an awl (or sharp scribe tool), masking tape, and some super glue, one each of 9mm and 7mm jump rings, 2 pair of chain nose pliers, a bead for embellishment (if desired), and a chain for finishing. This workshop will introduce you to some basic skills of working with metal foil while producing a lovely pendant.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Christie Lower
JOIN US LIVE at 11AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME!Flying Barn Owl
Learn to create a needle felted barn owl from start to finish.
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Making Feathers
Learn how to create feathers to add to your felted creations.
Making Feathers
Learn how to create feathers to add to your felted creations.
Hagit Gudovitch
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 1PM EDT!Felted Miniature Squirrel
We will create a miniature squirrel, using a pipe cleaner for the base of the figure, and create the rest by felting wool onto it.
Brenda Helfrich
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 4PM EDT!Make a 3D Jellyfish Picture Using Textiles and Textile Hardener
In this course, I will show you techniques for making a 3D canvas of a jellyfish floating in the night black sea. The techniques can be adapted to fit any theme you would like to try, so go on, give it a try.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Liz Quay
JOIN US LIVE at 11AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME!Felted Stocking
In this workshop, you will learn how to wet felt using a resist to create a seamless Christmas stocking all in one step--no sewing required! Then, you will learn the art of mixing colors by hand and embellishment with needle felting.
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Small Wet-Felted Ornament with Tinsel
In this mini-bonus course, we will create a flat wet-felted vintage ornament. Learn how to successfully add tinsel before wet-felting to make simple, yet charming, decorations for any time of year!
Small Wet-Felted Ornament with Tinsel
In this mini-bonus course, we will create a flat wet-felted vintage ornament. Learn how to successfully add tinsel before wet-felting to make simple, yet charming, decorations for any time of year!
Phyllis Cullen
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 2PM EDT!Pastel Painted Landscape Quilts
Learn to use oil pastels on fabric. Learn the basics of landscape principles and how to paint.
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Learn how to make patterns from any photograph that you have and use mobile applications.
Learn how to make patterns from any photograph that you have and use mobile applications.
Rita Lynne
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 4PM EDT!Crazy Quilt Art Vessel
Learn how to take your talent and imagination from two dimensional art projects to a 3 dimensional art vessel. No sewing machine is necessary. Complete the art vessel in a few hours. Join me as we learn together a fun and new ways to create.
Bonus Pattern!
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
A free pattern to compliment to Crazy Quilt Art Vessel class.
A free pattern to compliment to Crazy Quilt Art Vessel class.
Bev Oliwa
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 6PM EDT!Magic Morel Mushrooms
Let’s create some wonderful mushrooms that will be year round in your garden spaces or bring in natural elements into your home year round. We will work with T-shirts and a medium called Paverpol that will create a piece that will be able to outside year round.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Joyce Brown
JOIN US LIVE at 11AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME!Felted Vessel
Learn how to wet felt a 3D vessel. Follow along with the step by step instructions taking raw wool and turning it into a vessel. Add a tea light and watch it grow.
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Embellishing Felt
Take your vessel to another level by adding some embellishments. We will discuss different ways to enhance your felt such as machine stitching, hand embroidery and beading. Then I’ll show you how to make some of the most popular embroidery stitches. The class will finish off by adding some beads to the felt.
Embellishing Felt
Take your vessel to another level by adding some embellishments. We will discuss different ways to enhance your felt such as machine stitching, hand embroidery and beading. Then I’ll show you how to make some of the most popular embroidery stitches. The class will finish off by adding some beads to the felt.
Mihaela Georgescu
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 2 PM EDT!Cute Butterfly Bead Embroidery Brooch
In this class, you’ll learn to use elegant seed beads, sequins, and bugle beads to decorate a butterfly-shaped element. Additionally, we will incorporate a dazzling crystal as the centerpiece and fasten a brooch element. Furthermore, we will construct a backing for the jewelry piece to achieve a professional look. I am thrilled to demonstrate how you too can create your very own eye-catching butterfly brooch!
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Learn 5 more decorative stitches to add to your bead embroidery skillset.
Learn 5 more decorative stitches to add to your bead embroidery skillset.
Sherry Shine-Green
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 4 PM EDT!Cutting Edge Fashion: Creating Unique Fabric Jewelry with Laser Cutters
This class will demonstrate how to use a laser cutter to design and produce fabulous jewelry creations. You can create one of a kind creations or mass produce. Included are instructions on creating your own paper stencils to quickly design and generate unique designs.
Teresa Costa
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 6PM EDT!Tablet Weaving in 5 Easy Steps
In this worksop you will learn how to make your own tablets, how to design your pattern, how to thread the tablets, how to weave by turning the tablets and how to finish your work.
Friday, June 23, 2023
Nina Owens
JOIN US LIVE at 11AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME!Embroidered Seahorse on Tulle
Learn how to apply pattern and embroider on tulle for a transparent background and embellish with beads.
Bonus Course
You'll get this workshop as a bonus when you purchase the Fiber Art Symposium 2023, just click here to get it.
Quick Version Embroidered Seahorse
Quick Version Embroidered Seahorse
Mervat Radwan
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 2PM EDT!
Adding a Creative Touch to Your Old Denim Jacket with Hand-Drawn Art!
You can repurpose your old denim jacket in a new and creative way by hand-drawing on it. Adding different and innovative hand-drawn designs to your denim jacket can give it a new and unique look. You can use different colors and draw freely until you achieve a design that you like. In addition to the aesthetic transformation, repurposing your denim jacket is also a positive contribution to preserving our environment, as you can reuse your old clothes instead of throwing them away. Your denim jacket can become a one-of-a-kind piece thanks to the creative hand-drawn designs you add, and can be worn on different occasions to create a distinctive look.
Nikki Wheeler
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 4PM EDT!
Mixed Media Embroidery
Take your embroidery to the next level by using embroidery threads on painted fabric to create beautiful scenes with color, depth, and details.
Becky Ray
Meet and Greet with the Artist via Chat at 6PM EDT!Denim Town
Upcycle used jeans into a town full of curiosities. All the bits and parts can be used to build the town with stairways, bridges, a waterfront and more.
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