Rebecca is obsessed about way too many different types of creating. Take advantage of her interests! Below are different creative directions that she would like to share with others:
This Fall, Rebecca will have small workshops on the following concepts.
Small Hand Loom Weaving
Videos and in person meet ups
Play around with colors and textures using Rebecca’s small hand looms.
Introduction to Sewing.
Videos and in person meet ups
Learn how to clean, thread and use a sewing machine.
Sewing machines are available or you can bring your own.
Introduction to Natural Dye:
In person.
Part 1: We will begin with local plants and wool
Pokeberry and Eucalyptus leaves/bark dyed with wool
Part 2: Relaxing with natural dye and ink on paper. Create designs that you can really zone out to and enjoy the simple process.
Why Quilt?
Videos and in person meet ups
Learn how to combine colors, shapes and designs together using fabric. Learn the basics that will start you off on a great path.
Beginning Free Motion Quilting
Videos and in person meet ups
Learn how to turn your own sewing machine in to a quilting machine.
You can make yarn!
Videos and in person meet ups
Have you ever been curious on what it takes to make yarn? Learn how to spin using a drop spindle. Rebecca has some great techniques to get you started.
Once you get comfortable with the drop spindle, Rebecca will introduce different types of spinning wheels.
Make clothes that fit
Videos and in person meet ups
Try out Rebecca’s process of sewing clothing that fits your body.
Measure different areas of your body. Make calculations to the pattern. Cut to fit.
Fit the pattern and then fit the muslin.
Learn techniques that will make your clothing look sharp and well tailored.
Relaxing with handwork
Part 1: Learn different types of embroidery and how you can turn this in to a relaxing process.
Part 2: How can you use embroidery stitches to mend your own clothing?