Wondering where you can see me IRL in 2024?! Here’s the start!
February 28-March 2 - Sewing & Stitchery Expo, Puyallup WA
First, I’m teaching a bunch of workshops at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, WA! You can view all the classes and register to attend the Expo here
Sun Prints on Fabric
Dyeing for Color
Beginner Crochet (the first class already sold out and they added a second one!)
Crochet a Granny Square Vest
Creating Symbols as Memory Markers
Saturday, March 16th - Summit Selvage
Make Your Own Sherpa Bucket Hat! 2-6pm
Learn how to create a cute and cozy reversible bucket hat! Participants will learn how to pick fabrics, basic pattern cutting, machine sewing and simple hat making techniques. All materials provided, basic machine sewing knowledge required.
March + April - The Works, Seattle WA
Then, I will be teaching crochet and tufting classes at The Works in Seattle! I have taught dozens of tufting classes and I love it every time. Rug tufting with a machine is so satisfying and fun, I’m looking forward to sharing the joy in this art space in Seattle!
Intro to Tufting
Spend a day learning the art of rug tufting! Create a small one-of-a-kind rug or wall hanging from rug yarn using an electric tufting machine. Almost like drawing, the machine rapidly pokes yarn through a backing cloth, allowing you to create any type of design with a variety of yarn colors to choose from.
In this 5 hour class, you will:
Gain insight into the fundamental techniques of operating a tufting machine.
Experience the joy and simplicity of rug tufting.
Get hands-on help from a tufting pro!
Receive finishing instructions on how to cut, glue, and finish your tufted piece.
You will leave class having created your own rug or wall hanging, approximately 2’x2’. As always, all materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome!
Sunday, March 17, 10am-3pm
Saturday, March 30, 10am-3pm
Saturday, April 27, 10am-3pm
Intro to Crochet
We start from scratch and end 4 weeks with 3 finished projects! You will finish this 4 week series with a beanie, produce bag, and granny square sling bag plus the confidence to tackle any crochet project you dream of!
Thursdays, February 22-March 14, 6:30-8:30pm
In Other News
And the rest of my life?
Doing accounting homework and reminiscing about Wegman’s at my dog coat job
It’s a new quarter at Entrepreneurship Community College and I am deep in accounting homework. After a Bachelors and a Masters degree, I made it through without ever taking college level math (thanks Art School!) I am certainly learning a lot about accounting….
Tulum, MX
In mid January I went on vacation with my sister and her partner to Isla Mujeres, Mexico! We had been planning the trip for over a year and it was a perfect time.
Sublimation prints that I made at the Federal Way library!!!
February 1st I decided to make the leap and move down to Portland, OR! I have housing and not much else, so if you want to connect me with people, and especially jobs, send them my way! I am looking for (ideally) part time work in arts education or admin while I keep this little biz going. I’ll leave you with a final note from my exercise video; it’s just you and your butt
xo,
Vivien