Designing with Denim

Wednesday, July 23, 6-8pm

Class level: Beginner

Age requirements: 16+

Teaching artist: Catherine Urban (@TheUrbanArtStudio)

Class fee: $85

Let’s make a fiber artwork using recycled denim!

For this workshop, each participant will learn how to weave, cut, shape, layer and arrange pieces of denim to design a truly unique piece of fiber art to take home. Your cost includes an assortment of denim, one wood picture frame, materials for constructing, and instruction.

All materials will be provided by the instructor, and participants are welcome to bring their own no longer worn denim jeans, jackets, etc. to cut into and include in their artworks. This is a beginner friendly, exploration class.

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Bio:

Formerly an elementary art teacher, I have been a full time artist and running my traveling art studio since 2020. I love all aspects of art- appreciating, creating, and teaching it. I strongly believe that creating brings out the best in us; it's what we were made to do.

Creating has always been a way of life for me. Originally a drawer and acrylic painter, I stumbled upon macramé in 2020. After one Saturday night of not giving up on the square knot to make my first plant hanger, I fell in love with knotting. Macramé opened the door to fibers for me, and now I am weaving too. There is a long running connection to fiber art in my family, and working with fibers just feels so natural. It's like home.

The best part of making art, is the making part, the process. Sharing that creative process with others is like watching magic happen. Your face lights up, you connect with others, and have a feeling of peace. It's incredible! My workshops are all beginner friendly with options for advanced makers. We paint, macramé, or weave. Public or private, I bring all of the supplies and fun, you provide the space.

Website: www.theurbanartstudio.com

Social: @TheUrbanArtStudio