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Dates: Dec 13
Times: Saturday 10am-1pm
Level: All
Membership Price: $75 (Members use code MEMBERS10 at checkout to receive 10% discount)
$20 materials fee to be collected by the instructor at the beginning of class. Cash is appreciated.
Workshop Description:
Learn the ancient art of cordage, a technique used for at least sixty thousand years to handcraft rope, twine, and thread. In this workshop, you will transform old fabrics into strong, beautiful, and meaningful cords that can be worn as necklaces, hung as garlands, or used to wrap holiday gifts.
Cordage is a straightforward and accessible craft. While it requires the use of at least one hand, Saoirse has successfully taught individuals who are visually impaired or differently-abled to create beautiful cords. This class is recommended for participants aged twelve and older. Children under twelve are welcome to attend but must be partnered with an adult.
About the Instructor:
Saoirse Byrne is an artist, designer and craftsperson based in Boonville, California. For over a decade she has been exploring the form of cordage in jewelry, accessories, soft furnishings, and custom commissions. Saoirse trained as a fashion designer at Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with an MBA in Sustainability from Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco among the pioneering cohort. Her exploration of cordage began with learning to twist wild harvested plants with Tamara Wilder. Curious, she applied the process to the abundance of materials in her studio and life. The threadbare handkerchief that once belonged to her great grandmother was precious but altogether unusable. As cordage it became strong, a loving reminder of family connections- a necklace that could be worn and a process that could be shared.
http://www.saoirsebyrne.com
Required Materials: None
Optional Materials:
All materials are provided however folks are encouraged to bring an old piece of clothing or fabric to transform - it could be a holy shirt, threadbare handkerchief, torn scarf, or simply something that you love and no longer use. Natural fibers and thin woven materials are preferred. Please reach out if you have any questions.