A Crash Course in Teaching via Zoom (HGA Conference)

Zoom/Online Event

This session is held as part of the Handweavers Guild of America Spinning and Weaving Week. Do you want to be able to teach online classes or private lessons via Zoom, but the technology seems too intimidating? Don't know how to set it up or get started? Can't figure out how to make that second camera thing work? Learn strategies for setting up and using tools and equipment you already have (like your phone camera), tips for dealing with technology glitches, and essential tools that you can get on a budget.

Hand Embroidered Embellishments (HGA Conference)

Zoom/Online Event

This class is held as part of the Handweavers Guild of America Spinning and Weaving Week. Add hand embroidery to your handwovens! These stitches look complex, but are all built upon a simple chain stitch, like variations on a theme. Each one is perfect to use as borders, lettering, or to decorate a hem. We'll make samples to learn each of four stitches step-by-step. Bring some basic materials and stitch along in class, and you can rewatch the video later if you need a review!

Embroidered Embellishments

Weave Minnesota Conference

This workshop is part of the Weave Minnesota Conference. Add hand embroidery to your handwovens! These stitches look complex, but are all built upon a simple chain stitch, like variations on a theme. Each one is perfect to use as borders, lettering, or to decorate a hem. We'll make samples of six different stitches step-by-step.

Trailblazing an Art Business, Keynote

Weave Minnesota Conference

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by…” Becka talks about the secret power of saying YES, even when that unexplored path in front of you definitely has wolves and quicksand. She’ll share her journey of creating a full-time art business from nothing, the essential skills you must have in your travel pack and the unforeseen dangers on the road. Learn about how she quit her day job and found out how amazing and difficult it is to be her own boss and blaze the trail. Finally, she’ll share some tips for recognizing milestones on your path and finding some hiking companions along the way. This is the keynote address for the Weavers Federation Conference: https://weaveminnesota.com/

Hand Embroidery: Sparkling Snowflake

Zoom/Online Event

Spend an hour each week stitching in this fun hand embroidery sampler class, held online via Zoom. Each week, you will learn a new stitch and complete a section of the snowflake design. The 8 inch snowflake panel was designed by Becka and is printed on 100% cotton fabric. A pre-washed panel, 6mm iridescent sequins and size 8 beads are included in your class fee and will be mailed to you after you register. You provide the rest of the materials and tools for class. See list below. You do not need embroidery experience for this class. Beginners are welcome! You can finish your panel as anything you like: frame it, add to a quilt, make a tote bag or table runner. Featured stitches in this project: back stitch, figure eight knot, pistil stitch, chain stitch, coral stitch, woven cross stitch, whipped back stitch, fly stitch, blanket stitch incorporating sequins and seed beads. Class dates: October 12 - December 21, 10 weeks. No class November 23. NEW 9/27/23: This is the live Zoom version of the class. There is also an on-demand version of this class and all Zoom students will have access to those recordings if you have [read more...]

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DCL Online: Embroidered Octopus

Zoom/Online Event

Make a wool felt octopus using figure eight knot embroidery stitches and sparkling sequins. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees with MN addresses. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults. A Minnesota Legacy Program. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries.

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