Wednesday, April 30, 1 – 4 pm
Karen Searle
Explore the ancient technique of looping or knotless netting, which has been used by many cultures to create a textile that resembles knitting. Looping can be used to create bags and sculptures, or as a finish for other textiles. All that is needed is a blunt tapestry needle. Learn several stitch textures ranging from open and stretchy to firm and dense. Gain insight into the cultural origins pf looping and its uses around the world. Participants will be able to create a small bag or pouch during class. All levels welcome.
Materials fee is $5, payable to the instructor at the time of class.
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Instructor Bio:
Karen Searle’s artwork, combining needlework and mixed media, has been exhibited internationally. She began teaching at the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in 1972 and has taught at St. Catherine University, Canberra School of Art, Australia, and numerous conferences and symposia. Following a career as publisher and author of textile books, Searle has written for several crafts publications in the US, Europe, and Korea. She has had artist residencies at the Mendocino Art Center, CA, and New York Mills Art Center, MN, and has mentored emerging artists since 1991. She also worked with Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM) managing their mentor program. karensearle.com
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