Hands on Living History, Science and Art
2013-2014
Artisans Anew Apprentice Workshop
Join Artisans Anew
as we travel around the world and through time, learn to process and transform raw materials into Works of Art!
Our Year Long Journey will enrich, excite, and intrigue HomeSchoolers and urge our Artisan Apprentices to learn more.
Starting with fresh from the farm raw fiber, and ending with a wide
variety of textile masterpieces, learning and practicing a wide variety
of Artisan skills, and developing individual creative ways of
manipulating natural materials.
Using both simple and professional tools of the trade including
microscopes, fiber processing equipment, natural and acid dyes, we will
clean, prep, identify and alter fiber in creative ways to display our
individuality and express our artisan talents.
No prior knowledge is required or expected. HomeSchoolers and parents
with specific talents may off to share knowledge when possible. Every
type of fiber and textile art is an option, you will only be limited by
your imagination!
This year long journey will be presented by a highly trained Textile
College Instructor, certified in IL Art, and K-12 Education.
All ages are welcome to attend,
students will progress at their own pace.
Certain specialized adult fiber processing tools
will be limited to those able to perform specific tasks without injury.
Industrial Machine Knitting, Spinning, Weaving, Needlework, Color
Theory, Felting, there is no limit to the choices! Students will be
provided with research options that they may choose to pursue to enrich
and expand their knowledge base.
Field Trip ideas and opportunities, planning, mentoring,
and execution of art designs will prepare participants for our
End of the Year Art Show and Celebration.
Meetings will take place near the Metra Train Station in Crystal Lake,
IL Price will be determined by venue, supply, and tool needs.
We are assessing interest now to guide us in locating our venue,
material needs, and other details to ensure a successful endeavor.
Our first meet and greet will take place during the
Mask and Tie-Dye event Sunday, May 5th, 2013
as we learn about dye usage, and fabric manipulation.
If your student is searching for a way to make learning fun,
help them become a life long learner, and develop life long skills.
Reply now with student name, age, current skills, and interests.
A $25 Apprentice fee per participant
allows the Instructor to purchase supplies and book venues,
as well as provides a year of invitations in the
Artisans Anew Training Workshop.
Individual Activity Invitations containing specific supply fees and opportunities will be emailed to members regularly.
