CREATE YOUR VERY OWN TALLIT (Jewish Prayer Shawl)
2 Days
Do you have a friend or relative who is about to become bar or bat mitzvah? Or would you like to make a jewish prayer shawl for yourself or a loved one? We’ve all seen the traditional white with blue stripes woven tallit, and the painted silk ones from Israel. They are beautiful, but here’s your chance to learn how to create a unique and distinctive tallit of your very own, using quilting and surface design techniques.
In this class, you will learn how to design and make a tallit in accordance with Talmudic and Rabbinic Law. Create your own design, sew the atarah (name band), and tie the tzitzi (prayer fringes). I will show you everything you need to know in order to complete your very own unique design. All levels of experience are encouraged!
I will be teaching this class at Temple Sinai of Glendale in the fall of 2008. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me at crohman1@yahoo.com
Introduction to Design Workshop
2 Days
In this class, I share my knowledge of design and technique to help participants realize their own ideas. We discuss the principles of composition, color, and texture as used in design. We start by reviewing the basics: line, form, shape, color, composition, negative/positive space, design approaches, and how to analyze what is working and what is not working with a piece. Each student will design and construct a sample wall hanging using techniques taught in class.
COLOR Workshop
1 Day
Take this fun class to learn the language and theory of color. Knowledge of how colors interact will help enhance your fiber art. No sewing during the workshop, just information and exercises with fabric.
Fabric Collage Class
1/2 Day
Fabric collage with rough edges is a simple and exciting process. This class will free you to do and try things you thought you couldn’t do with fabric. Students will complete a fabric collage of a fish, or of any other image you choose. Come and have fun with your fabric scraps!
Silk Dyeing with Colorhue Dyes, The Easy Way
1/2 Day
Learn how to use the new Colorhue dyes on luxurious silks. No chemicals or steam setting needed. These new non-toxic dyes are quick and easy to use. Learn easy silk dyeing techniques, including scrunch dyeing, baggie dyeing, shibori folding and pleating, and overdyeing.
Dyeing Cottons with Procion MX Dyes
1/2 Day
Enter the wonderful world of color and learn to use Procion MX dyes. It’s easier than you think, and you will go home with 24 half yard pieces of beautiful mottled hand dyed cottons. In the class, we will dye a 24 step rainbow. The process will continue at home where the dyed fabric will cure overnight in canning jars and the students will rinse and dry the fabrics.
Lectures:
- Tallitot: Historical Background and Contemporary Choices
As given to Pomegranate Guild, Los Angeles CA. Lecture covers an historical overview of the tallit, as well as how tallitot are being created and worn today. For more info, contact Connie Rohman.
- Using Words in Art Quilts
As given at "Meet The Experts" Lecture Series, International Quilt Festival Long Beach. Lecture covers how words and language have been used in fine art and fiber art. Also covers many different techniques that can be used to incorporate words and languages into art quilts. For more info, contact Connie Rohman.
Fees:
- Workshops: $350/day. Because of the individual attention I give students, class size is limited to 8 students.
- Lectures: $100. Sponsor should provide a podium with light and microphone. A Kodak carousel projector needed for some lectures.
- Travel Costs: A $0.50 per mile driving fee is charged when area workshops or lectures are given. Overnight stays require room and board, but a private room in a non-smoking, non-pet-owner’s home is fine. Long distance travel requires airfare as well as transportation to and from the airport.