Posts Tagged 'textile'
Discover: Skif!
There are those times when you become desensitized to inspiration and honestly just feel a little blah. You can turn a corner or visit a new space and suddenly you’re so full of ideas you don’t know what to do!
Discover: Skif!
There are those times when you become desensitized to inspiration and honestly just feel a little blah. You can turn a corner or visit a new space and suddenly you’re so full of ideas you don’t know what to do!
Using the Katazome Dyeing Technique
I am a huge fan of Shibori, so I decided to delve deeper into some other traditional Japanese dyeing techniques. Today I will explain the technique of Katazome and with it, Katagami. This technique can be used on textile or
Using the Katazome Dyeing Technique
I am a huge fan of Shibori, so I decided to delve deeper into some other traditional Japanese dyeing techniques. Today I will explain the technique of Katazome and with it, Katagami. This technique can be used on textile or
Aelfie
Aelfie is a design studio and rug showroom debuting in stores Summer 2013. Their Brooklyn showroom houses antique, vintage and modern rugs. They will even offer rug cleaning and dyeing services, as well as custom and prop services in
Aelfie
Aelfie is a design studio and rug showroom debuting in stores Summer 2013. Their Brooklyn showroom houses antique, vintage and modern rugs. They will even offer rug cleaning and dyeing services, as well as custom and prop services in
Interview with Stephen of Sri Textiles
This past weekend, with the other TAC residents, I made a trip to the inspiring Sri Textiles in Greenpoint. We were fortunate to spend some time with founder, and textile expert Stephen Szczepanek. I was so amazed with his knowledge
Interview with Stephen of Sri Textiles
This past weekend, with the other TAC residents, I made a trip to the inspiring Sri Textiles in Greenpoint. We were fortunate to spend some time with founder, and textile expert Stephen Szczepanek. I was so amazed with his knowledge
Chris Martin Paintings on Burlap
I am a lover of art across many mediums. However, one thing that draws me back to textiles time and time again is the power of fabric to add sensuality and content to work. The burlap paintings of Brooklyn based
Chris Martin Paintings on Burlap
I am a lover of art across many mediums. However, one thing that draws me back to textiles time and time again is the power of fabric to add sensuality and content to work. The burlap paintings of Brooklyn based
Friday After Workshops Are Back!
Our series, Friday After Workshops allows participants to enjoy an evening of hands-on learning and fun, at low cost and low commitment. Join us at our Manhattan location for $65 workshops on Friday nights, 6-9PM! We’ll cover a different project each week
Friday After Workshops Are Back!
Our series, Friday After Workshops allows participants to enjoy an evening of hands-on learning and fun, at low cost and low commitment. Join us at our Manhattan location for $65 workshops on Friday nights, 6-9PM! We’ll cover a different project each week
Eleanor Anderson – Sketchbook
For many artists, The sketchbook is central to their practice. A sketchbook is a great place to map out ideas, write, and draw. Sketchbooks however, are far from limited to ink and graphite. Many view their sketchbooks as portable studios with
Eleanor Anderson – Sketchbook
For many artists, The sketchbook is central to their practice. A sketchbook is a great place to map out ideas, write, and draw. Sketchbooks however, are far from limited to ink and graphite. Many view their sketchbooks as portable studios with
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
Artist Residency: Writing Workshop
This week, TAC’s artists in residence explored the importance of writing in an artist’s practice and career. Writing is a key component to communicating to others about works of art, as well as a valuable tool for artists to organize their
Artist Residency: Writing Workshop
This week, TAC’s artists in residence explored the importance of writing in an artist’s practice and career. Writing is a key component to communicating to others about works of art, as well as a valuable tool for artists to organize their
Artists in Residence: First Round of Critiques
This week at TAC, the artists in residence finished their first round of critiques. In just a short amount of time it is amazing how the artists have already begun to explore whole new directions in their practice. The
Artists in Residence: First Round of Critiques
This week at TAC, the artists in residence finished their first round of critiques. In just a short amount of time it is amazing how the artists have already begun to explore whole new directions in their practice. The