Sulmona, ITALY
Connie Rohman's
Seeing with New Eyes
18th July to 25th July 2012
Registration Deadline is 9th May 2012
 Connie Rohman
| Seeing with New Eyes “The true voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in seeing with new eyes.” Marcel Proust Arrival Date: 18th July to Departure 25th July 2012 Deadline for registration for Connie's class is: 9th May 2012 ******************* We travel to explore, to see new things, to relax, to be shaken out of our routine, to search for something, to learn about the world and ourselves, to escape, and to experience other cultures. Each place we go to is unique, with it’s own light and colors. In this workshop, you will create a fiber art piece that reflects your own personal experience of this medieval village near the ancient city of Sulmona in Italy. The process of making art enables you to see with new eyes the world around you. Make either a literal or an abstract art quilt, using language and color techniques to express your personal vision. Beginners and experts are all welcome to come, have fun, and grow. This is your week to be creative and have fun. If you go slow, or take time off, no worries. My goal is to help you in your creative process, and to have you leave at the end of the week with either a small finished work, or the knowledge of how to finish it. If you want to play in the studio every moment and go home with ten finished pieces, that’s fine too!
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Wed July 18th -- Day One:
Arrival and settle in.
Thurs July 19th -- Day Two:
Morning:
Color: After introductions and an overview of the workshop, I will give a talk about color. Knowledge of how colors interact will help enhance your fiber art. Also,knowing about the history and cultural meanings of color will enrich your use of color. With the help of some fun color exercises, you will deepen your ease and skill in choosing color palettes for your fiber art. We will also discuss the specifics of lightand color in nature and landscape.
Design / Language : I will give a talk on the principles of composition, color, and texture as used in design. These principles are the basics of design. Use the information you learn here to help you compose your artwork, as well as to help you trouble shoot and see what to fix when your composition isn’t working.
Using Words in Fiber Art: We will see how words and language have been used in the visual arts. I will demonstrate many different techniques that can be used to incorporate words and languages into your own fiber art.
Afternoon:
Inspiration Safari: A safari is a journey or expedition for hunting, exploration, or investigation. We’ll go on our own Inspiration Safari to hunt for ideas, colors, light, shapes and images that speak to us about this unique place. We will photograph, draw,and write about what we see, feel, hear, and touch. (Tasting is for later, at our dinner cooking class with Pino!) Use the rest of the afternoon to think about what you want to create. You can search out quotes and/or your own writing that will be added to your piece.
Fri July 20th – Day Three:
Morning:
Creating A Pattern: This morning you will print out your photos, or finish your drawing (abstract or representational). We will discuss size, fabric choices, and techniques to use for your project. A final pattern will be created from your drawing or photo. Once your pattern is complete, you will finalize fabric choices and create pattern pieces. You will decide on how to incorporate language into your artwork, if you wish to.
Discussion on the best techniques to help you create your art: There are a myriad of different ways to construct fiber art work, and we will find the right one that feels easy and accessible, and will help to support the way you want your artwork to look. These techniques may include: raw edge appliqué, piecing, reverse appliqué,strip piecing, hand sewing, machine sewing, sewing with silks, etc. My goal is to teach you what you need to know to enable you to create what you want to create.
Afternoon:
Dyeing Silks mini-workshop: Learn how to use the new Colorhue dyes on luxurious silks. No chemicals or steamsetting needed. These new non-toxic dyes are quick and easy to use. Learn easy silk dyeing techniques, including scrunch dyeing, baggie dyeing, shibori folding and pleating, and overdyeing. Added bonus: with these skills, you can go home and dye your own amazing silk scarves!
Sat July 21st – Day Four:
Morning:
Field trip to Sulmona to experience the traditional Italian market. Then, a donkey trek through ancient olive groves for a picnic lunch with amazing valley views. (see itinerary)
Afternoon:
After a demonstration of freehand machine quilting words onto layered fabrics, you will continue working on your own piece, at your own pace. Activities can include dyeing and overdyeing silks, creating patterns, painting and marking on fabric, cutting and sewing.
Sun July 22nd – Day Five:
Morning:
Continue playing in the studio, constructing your artwork. Work at your own pace. My goal is to help you in your creative process, and to leave at the end of the week with either a small finished work, or the knowledge of how to finish it. As we work, I will share whatever skills I have that will be of help to you.
Afternoon:
After lunch, you can come back to the classroom, or take a break before the 6:30pm dinner.
Mon July 23rd -- Day Six:
Last day in the studio. I will work with each of you to ensure that you know what steps to take to complete your work at home. This will include a discussion on edge finishes, and presentation (framed, unframed, hidden or shown hanger,etc.). Discussion about your artistic voice,and your future work.
Tues July 24th -- Day Seven:
Rest & relaxation day. Of course, if you wish to work in the studio, I will be happy to be there all day with you.
If you have any questions relating to the class you can
Email Connie: crohman1@yahoo.com
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Check out Connie's beautiful art work
Registration Deadline for this class is 9th May 2012
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and save $255.00. Normally $US2250.00
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Once you have booked and paid for this class, you will be sent a confirmation email verifying the class you have selected.
You will be given detailed instructions on how to get to Sulmona, where you will be met and transferred to our venue.
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