Guild Lectures
Guild lectures are delivered via Zoom. They are recorded and offered to the guild for a 2 week period following the scheduled lecture.
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Introduction to Rust Dyeing
An introduction into the fascinating world of rust! Who knew that rust could be so beautiful. In this lecture, Angie Knowles will share one way of working with rusty metal on fabric or paper to achieve this glorious color. She shares a little history on dyeing with rust and covers what you need to do to work with this material safely. Then a look at one way to use the rusty metal objects.
45-60 minute lecture
15-20 minute Q&A
Multiple ways to Make a Silk Screen
Printmaking is my passion, especially screen printing. I am always searching for different ways to create silk screens. In the lecture I will share the many different ways I use in my art practice. Some methods are used for specific reason, and others just because they are fun.
45-60 minute lecture
15-20 minute Q&A
Introduction to Inkscape for Cutting Machines
Digital/Electronic cutting machines are all the rage with textile artists and have opened up so many new possibilities in our art. Each machine comes with it's own proprietary software, but if you are like a lot of textile artist, you own more than one brand. Inkscape is a universal program that is compatible with all machines.
This lecture will cover the basic features of Inkscape and how to use them to create designs that can be cut with these machines.
45-60 minute lecture
15-20 minute Q&A