Fiber Education Resource List

Fiberarts is pleased to offer this educational resource for those who wish to learn more about creating with fiber of furthering their fiber education. (You might also check Handwoven's Weaving Classes for additional opportunities.)

Please add your fiber art programs, workshops, conferences, and classes to this listing by filling out the Fiber Education Submission Form. Programs will be added on an ongoing basis.

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Correspondence Programs

Correspondence Programs

AUSTRIA
	strickdesign v. persché Mailing Address: Theresiengasse 26/14, Vienna, 1180 Phone: 431 409 64 36 / Email: veronika@persche.com Website: www.persche.com Contact: Veronika Persché
		Type of Program(s): Community Class/Workshop Type of Degree(s): Non-Credit Classes/Workshops Teachers/Instructors: Veronika Persché Program Description: Textile Design--Knitting Design Workshops During this one week workshop the participants will be introduced to the basics of textile and surface design. I will demonstrate the possibilities of pattern design with demonstrative examples. I will explain the function of a knitting machine on a machine provided by myself. The participants are free to use this machine to test their skills obtained during the course, which can result in accessories, clothing or other objects. The target groups for this workshop are: students of art and design, teachers of art and handicraft majors, and interested adults of any background. I am located in Austria, but offer to travel to U.S. to teach this course.
	Textile Kultur Haslach Mailing Address: Marktplatz 45, A-4170 Haslach an der Mühl, Austria, Haslach, AE 4170 Phone: 0043728972300 / Email: tkh@oberoesterreich.at Website: http://www.textile-kultur-haslach.at
		Type of Program(s): Regularly Scheduled Conference/Festival Type of Degree(s): Non-Credit Classes/Workshops Teachers/Instructors: Veronika Persché http://www.persche.com Program Description: Course description: The objective of the course is to teach the basics of knitting design, and to inspire enthusiasm for knitting technique. The theoretical session covers the principles of knitting and operation of the flat bed knitting machine. The basics of textile design and pattern drafting will be taught, unless already known. Moreover, I will provide an introduction to the Designaknit computer programme. In the practical session, participants will design their own patterns and execute them on the knitting machine as a two-colour jacquard weave. Participants will be encouraged to experiment playfully and creatively with yarns. The fabrics produced can be further processed in any technique. Target group: Anyone interested in textiles, beginners in knitting, if possible with their own knitting machine Requirements: Basic skills in handling textile materials; hand knitting skills and experience with machines (such as sewing machines) an advantage. Number of participants: 12 Course Cost: € 278,-- (without cost of materials) http://www.textile-kultur-haslach.at/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid=111