Upcoming Classes
April 28, 2008 by carlafibers
I love to take classes to expand my horizon on a particular technique. I do have about 4 classes coming up in the next month or so I wanted to share with you all.
Paulette Insall is an artist whose work I stumbled across one day and instantly loved! Here, see for yourself in this series of painting/mixed media videos:
Part One: The Background:
Part Two: Mixed Media Elements added
Part Three: The Face is added:
I want to learn how Paulette paints her backgrounds and her faces, so I am taking both her classes to learn these techniques from her.
Also, I am signed up for a class with the Pixeladies, whose work I also admire and LOVE! I love visiting their work studio, Deb and Kris are kindred spirits! Go check out their website, they do fabulous work and I especially love their purse patterns. Anyway, they are teaching a crazy piecing class. Shhh…. I already know how to piece this, but I am taking the class to just have fun, laugh, and soak up their creativity!! LOL!
The last class I am taking is another beading class- a crochet beaded rope. Check out the class picture:
I never would have guessed the rope pictured was not beaded with a peyote or other stitch… instead it was crocheted using a technique that hides the thread you are using. Anyway, I am looking forward to learning how to make the rope.
Hugs, Carla
Cool classes!
Those classes look like great fun.
The important thing to remember when learning to crochet a beaded rope is not to get disheartened about having to redo the first inch or so numerous times. Once you get the hang of it, it’s great fun. Good luck
My mom used to corchet the rope necklaces. I still have quite a few that she did. Can’t wait to see what you do with them!
I love to take classes too, Carla. It will be interesting to see what you do with your new knowledge. Have fun!
Thanks for the tip, Helen! I like this way for crocheting with beads because the thread does not show very much.
Jan, I would love to see pictures of your mother’s work!
carie and vicki, I love it when you stop by and leave me a comment!!