Name
Moving from Inspiration to Design: Creative Design Development for Knitters + Crocheters (NEW!) (Part 2 of 2)
Date
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Category
Design, Inspiration
Class Details:
Learn how to think and design like a fashion designer! The objective of the workshop is to help knitters and crocheters discover and develop their own unique creative voice through their craft. Using drawing, writing, and visualization exercises, students will learn the process of how to transform their unique inspiration into tangible projects, while experimenting with color, texture, and form. The point of the workshop is not for students to leave with a finished object, pattern, or to perfect a technique, but rather, to have a series of inspirational swatch samples and material for a new project.
In part 1, we will explore the process of combining your abstract creative ideas and existing knitting and crochet skills to create original designs. There will be minimal knitting/crocheting and more of a focus of getting your creative ideas on paper. No previous art background is necessary. In part 2, we will begin the process of transforming your inspiration from part 1 into a physical design. During class, you will create unique swatches based on your inspiration, solidify all of the design details for your original project, and start to create a pattern for the project that you will complete outside of class.
Technique Requirements: knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; chart reading; have knit a few accessories; able to write own patterns; basic finishing techniques; advanced finishing techniques; OR advanced crochet; intermediate crochet
Homework:
1) Bring at least 5 printed images that represent your personal style. These images can include photos of yourself in your favorite clothing, images from magazines or your Pinterest boards, etc. 2) Bring a few pieces of inspiration - could be a photo of nature or a beautiful dress, a photo of your favorite piece of artwork or a relative, a seashell, your favorite poem or lyrics from your favorite song, pieces of scrap fabric , the possibilities are endless.
Supplies for Class:
1) Materials- A few yarns from your stash to experiment with of different weights, colors, and fibers. Leftover skeins from your old projects are perfect for this! You could also see what inspires you by shopping the Marketplace during the break between classes! 2) Tools: Needles/crochet hooks in a few different sizes to experiment with (an interchangeable kit is perfect for this). OPTIONAL- any knitting/crochet stitch guide that you love for stitch inspiration
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
Day
Saturday