FiberLab

FiberLab is an independent study group that provides individual instruction, exposure to contemporary art, experimentation with material and technique and a membership to a maker community.

- Individual tutorials of a myriad of fiber techniques including needlefelting, sculptural crochet, weaving, embroidery and more
- Introduction to alternative materials
- Access to studio tools, books and materials
- Materials included for instruction of new techniques and experimentation
- Gentle peer group consults for feedback and information exchange
- Mentoring
- Nurturing environment that encourages risk taking and experimentation

Lots of time for individual instruction. This is an opportunity for those who are new to working with materials as well as the fiber enthusiast who is looking to add to their repertoire of skills. The Chemistry of FiberLab - Exhibition at LexArt March 14-April 4, 2021
Over 16 participants of FiberLab are invited to exhibit with us. We will work together to show off our individual work and that of our community. There will be a virtual tour, video catalog, gallery demos and more. Stay tuned for future updates. Read more about FiberLab from this great article in the Fall 2018 Surface Design Journal.
"That was great fun! And it raised a bunch of interesting possibilities. Thank you Jodi for setting my mind on fire.”

"Such a FUN class. Jodi is a wonderful teacher!"

"Thank you so much for a spontaneous, creative, and inspiring workshop...onto bead making…”

"I really enjoyed this workshop. Learned many things using things already on hand. This is a perfect workshop for zoom platform. Highly recommend.”
Weaving Without a Loom
Dates: Feb. 22 - March 8, 2021 Three Mondays from 1-3 pm EST
Location: Falmouth Art Center
This is an online workshop. Discover the joys of expressive weaving using common materials found at home combined with simple innovative techniques. Learn how to make woven tapes on a homemade box loom; customized shapes on a pin loom; organic tapestries on a frame loom; and a Peruvian scaffold weaving technique plus more. Each class is provided with an instructional video ahead of time followed by a live interactive Zoom meeting with live demos, individual instruction, and lots of time for Q&A. There will be a private Facebook page to view the videos, share our work, check in with questions and build community. 
All levels welcome. Limited to 12 students
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Fiber Jewelry
Dates: August 5-8, 2021 - In person
Location: Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
Make fiberart jewelry using embroidery, sculptural crochet, weaving, wrapping, felting and beading. We’ll repurpose clothing fabrics, novelty fibers, wire and found objects and transform them into enchanting charms.

This will be a 4-day immersion experimenting with technique and material. You will create a series of textile embellished bobbles, a custom chain out of wire and then assemble it all into a necklace, amulet pin and any more combinations that you design.

All levels welcome. We will not be covering beginning knitting/crochet, so knowledge of these ahead of time helpful but not necessary. – there are other fabulous techniques we can substitute with that require no previous experience.
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Soft Sculpture
Dates: August 28-30, 2021 - In person
Location: Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
Create your own fantasy creature that reflects your unique self. We begin by deconstructing stuffed toys, and then reconstruct into imaginary figures. You will learn about embroidery, stuffing, sewing, needlefelting, painting, employing found objects, application of mixed materials and more. No experience necessary. There will be time for individual instruction for any techniques that are new for you. Includes a review of examples from both history and contemporary art.
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