Jan Weber– September 2-4
Website: www.cleverbunnystudio.com
Jen Weber has been a fiber arts addict since the early 2000s. Her background in mathematics heavily influences her love of patterns in all of her pursuits. While she teaches weaving, spinning, and dyeing, her true passion of Japanese temari was discovered in 2011. Jen is an active member of various weaving and fiber arts guilds, Complex Weavers, and the Japanese Temari Association (JTA), with whom she is a certified teacher (Shihan). Her original creations have been featured in numerous exhibitions, including the Akita National Temari Competition in Japan, in which she was awarded the Governor’s Prize in 2019. Jen is always looking to expand her own knowledge of fiber-related fields, but above all, her passion is for teaching. She strives to make “heavy” topics understandable for all of her students, and to provide them with the techniques and skills necessary to continue exploring their fiber passions. Her pet peeve is hearing people say they “can’t do something” before they even try, and her mission is to spread the addiction of fiber arts. Oh… and she REALLY loves bunnies.
In-person and Virtual Lecture: Sept 2, 9:30 am (CT): All About Japanese Temari
Come and learn all about the ancient craft of Japanese temari (embroidered thread balls). Find out about the history and development of this unusual art, right up to its present day prevalence both in Japan and around the world. The secrets of what is actually inside these lovely creations will be revealed, as well as what they are used for and how they are made. You’ll learn about some of the different geometries and patterns that are unique to this craft. Best of all, you’ll get to see oodles of examples. There will be plenty of time for questions, so bring your curiosity and get ready to fall in love with the amazing art of Japanese temari
In-Person Workshop: Introduction to Japanese Temari
Tues, Sept 2 – 1:00pm – 4pm (CT)
Wed, Sept 3 – 9:30am – 4pm (CT)
Thurs, Sept 4 – 9:30am – 4pm (CT)
Come explore the ancient Japanese art of temari – beautiful embroidered balls. Students begin with a prepared ball and dive immediately into the fun of creating geometric designs with pearl cotton and simple stitches. During the two and a half days, participants learn all the fundamentals of the craft: how to wrap and prepare the balls for stitching, marking for different designs, stitching basics, and layered and woven design fundamentals. Temari is a perfect medium to explore bold color choices, and students will be encouraged to work with color combinations out of their artistic comfort zone.
• All supplies are included, and students will be provided with enough materials and patterns to complete four unique temari, and instructions for two bonus projects to complete on their own. DMC pearl size 5 cotton will be used for stitching, so if students wish to bring additional colors for their projects, they are welcome to.