Textile Museum Workshop Report

Students working to complete design exercise during workshop.

I returned home Sunday after a fast but productive and fun two-day trip to Washington, DC to present a  workshop at The Textile Museum.

The class was titled Shape Intensive and it was intense.  We completed 4 exercises and had a tour of the current exhibition, Sourcing the Museum, lead by Tom Goehner, Director of Education for the museum.  Mr. Goehner focused his remarks on the use of shape as an element of design by artists represented in the show.  I will be writing about the show soon.

Display of two of the completed design exercises.

I have been using cut paper as a way to develop ideas for many years and have used this process in several workshops but this was the first time students utilized this technique exclusively.  The idea behind this was that since design is a concern of all artists, focusing only on paper design the class would be of interest to a broader group of artists.  I believe as a result of this approach we had a more diverse group of students.  There were a number of artists who work with fabric but we also had 2 painters, a rug designer/weaver, an embroiderer, and three professional graphic designers.

The workshop was held in a room just off the main entrance to the museum.  It was a very formal room with dark paneled wall and brass sconces.  Not exactly the type of room most workshops are held but it worked for us.  A new building is already under construction for the museum and it will be exciting to see the new venue when completed.

I want to thank each member of the class for spending the day with me and for the focused attention they gave their work.   I also want to thank Mr. Goehner and his staff for the excellent way the workshop was organized and promoted. 

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Work Produces Results

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I love the quote that "Work produces results".  I love it because it is totally true.  It doesn't qualify the results but simply acknowledges that if you put in the time and the effort you will get results.  To that I add that your chances of getting the results you desire get better with each "result".  

After breaking my arm I immediately began testing what I could do and how I could do it.  I have managed to make some fabric, cut and sew some fabric, construct several pieces and now I am doing some hand stitching on one.  I had to try and I feel rewarded for my efforts.

I am better but still have several weeks of what the doc calls a "splint".  It's sort of cool...like a Goth Glove.  I have begun physical therapy and I'll be paying more attention to what I'm doing ;-)

My workshop at The Textile Museum is a "GO" for July 14th and I'm happy I'll be able to go.

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Shape Intensive Workshop- The Textile Museum - Washington DC

Saturday, July 14th, I will be presenting the one-day workshop: Shape Intensive at The Textile Museum in Washington, DC.

This workshop is part of a series of workshops held in conjunction with the current exhibition, Sourcing the Museum, featuring the work of renowned textile artists and work  inspired by items in the museum's collection.  These new works are exhibited alongside the inspiration pieces.

The Shape Intensive workshop is structured so that anyone interested in this topic can participate regardless of their chosen medium.  All studies will be worked in paper and will form the foundation of a portfolio for future study.  Follow the provided link for more details and information for registration.

Artists in the exhibition include Olga de Amaral, James Bassler, Polly Barton, Archie Brennan, Lia Cook, Helena Hemmarck, Ayako Nikamoto, Jon Eric Riis, Warren Seelig, Kay Sekimachi, and Ethel Stein.

Thank you for spending time at Studio 24-7.  I love hearing from you and hope you will join me at The Textile Museum for a fun-informative day.

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