We could not have imagined two more creative and sharing artists to help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary in May 2009, than Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably. It will be like having Rock Stars in our midst! We are so pleased to be able to host them, here in Grand Rapids, again, for two days of workshops and a lecture.
Kaffe Fassett single-handedly changed the focus of how knitters and needlepointers use color, by encouraging the use of lots of color and inspiring fiber artists to find their color inspiration in objects around them. Kaffe Fassett has attracted many fans worldwide to knitting, needlepoint, patchwork, painting and mosaic. A best selling author, Kaffe has hosted his own TV series "Glorious Color" and was the first ever living artist to have a one man show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Kaffe also designs wallpapers for the Designer Guild, patchwork fabrics for Rowan and Westminster Fibres, and interior accessories for Pine Cone Hill. Among the 24 published books to date are titles such as Kaffe Knits Again, Passionate Patchwork, Mosaic, and Kaffe's Pattern Library. You can also see his website by clicking here: kaffefassett.com
Brandon Mably has proven himself to be a talented designer as well as an excellent teacher. He's written several books, including Brilliant Knits. Brandon Mably designs knitwear patterns for Vogue Knitting and Rowan Yarns, and leads workshops in knitwear design and use of color throughout the world. For over a decade, Brandon has been the Studio Manager of Kaffe Fassett Studio in London England, and has worked closely with Kaffe in the design, creation, and execution of knitwear, tapestry, patchwork, mosaic, and mixed media artwork. While working side by side with Kaffe, Brandon has honed his unique style of bold design and vibrant color. Learn more about him by clicking here: brandonmably.com You can also view a video of him talking about design by clicking here: brandon video.
The details of the workshops and lecture are given below, and registrations and tickets are available now.
Sign up early, for the workshops, especially, since there is limited room in them.
Please make full payment at the time of registration.
If you must cancel, please do so 6 weeks or more before the workshops are scheduled. A refund will be given minus a $25 cancellation fee. Refunds for a workshop cancellation less than 6 weeks before will depend on whether we are able to fill your spot, and will also incur a $25 handling fee. There are no refunds for the lecture.
You can stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott, less than a mile from the store and workshops, and about 12 miles from the lecture site. The address is 3451 Rivertown Point Ct SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Or visit Marriott.com for more information. You can call and make reservations at 616-538-1100.
Hope you can join us. We're looking forward to it!
I'm way too young to have been in business 25 years - Julie
A Brandon Mably Workshop MAGIC BALL DESIGN (Persian Poppy)
by BRANDON MABLY from the Kaffe Fassett Design Studio
1-DAY KNITTING WORKSHOP Sunday, May 3, 2009 10am-5pm Held at the Ramblewood Community Center $95
Enjoy a one day creative knitting workshop with Brandon Mably from the Kaffe Fassett Design Studio. This workshop will be for knitters who are interested in sharpening their color observation in design. Participants should know how to knit and purl - only the basic stocking stitch will be used in the workshop.
This course inspires knitters to sharpen their observation of color by working with a range of light and dark colors in contrasting tones.
The experience gained should give knitters the confidence to use their own personal color scheme in any of their own designs in the future.
Content of Workshop
· Brandon Mably will give an introduction to the Magic Ball design. · He will have students work from the Magic Ball graph which he will provide. Class participants should bring to class a selection of 6 light or bright colors for the main design element plus 6 dark or deeper colors for the background. · There will be extra colors of yarn for use in the class. Brandon will demonstrate the method of carrying yarn in fairisle and intarsia knitting and then work with students as they apply the techniques to their own knitting. · Attention will be paid to color, texture, pattern and everyone will work on a swatch using at least 12 colors. · Only the basic stocking stitch will be used.
Brandon will critique everyone's work in the afternoon.
The workshop will last for 6 working hours with a 1 hour break for lunch. The workshop will run from 10-5 with lunch at Brandon's discretion. Breaks to be provided during the day.
Supplies for the Brandon Mably Knitting Workshop
To be provided by the students:
Knitting needles - whichever size is most
comfortable for the student, suggest a range of US 6-8. Scissors At least 6 light or bright colors and 6 dark or deeper colors of yarns in small quantities. Notebook and pencil (optional) Camera (optional)
A floor lamp for additional lighting (we will have extras)
To be provided by Threadbender:
A selection of additional yarns for use in the workshop at no extra charge.
Water, coffee, tea and other liquid refreshments to be provided during the day.
The Ramblewood Center has a kitchenette which includes a stove, mocrowave and a refrigerator. A box lunch will be provided on each day for $9, ordered and paid in advance. Please advise if there are dietary considerations.
and even more:
Another Brandon Mably Workshop CONCENTRATING ON COLOUR AND DESIGN (Tumbling Blocks)
by BRANDON MABLY from the Kaffe Fassett Design Studio
1-DAY KNITTING WORKSHOP Monday, May 4, 2009 10am-5pm Held at The Ramblewood Community Center $95
Enjoy a one day creative knitting workshop with Brandon Mably from the Kaffe Fassett Design Studio. This workshop will be for knitters who are interested in sharpening their color observation in design. Participants should know how to knit and purl - only the basic stocking stitch will be used in the workshop. This course inspires knitters to sharpen their observation of color by working with a wide range of colours.
The experience gained should give knitters the confidence to use their own personal color scheme in any of their own designs in the future.
Content of Workshop
· Brandon Mably will give an introduction on how to interpret colors from source material into a swatch. · He will then help the class participants choose yarn for this design in their own colors from a selection of postcards that he will provide. Brandon will demonstrate the method of carrying yarn in fairisle and intarsia knitting and then work with students as they apply the technique to their own knitting. He will have students work from a design (Tumbling Blocks) on graph paper if they prefer. · There will be extra colours of yarn for use in class. · Attention will be paid to color, texture, pattern and everyone will work on a swatch using at least 20 colors. · Only the basic stocking stitch will be used.
Brandon will critique everyone's work in the afternoon.
The workshop will last for 6 working hours with a 1 hour break for lunch. The workshop will run from 10-5 with lunch at Brandon's discretion.
Breaks will be provided during the day.
Supplies for the Brandon Mably Knitting Workshop:
Brandon will bring a selection of inspirational postcards and some of his knitted designs, plus graph paper.
To be provided by the students:
Knitting needles - whichever size is most comfortable for the student, suggest a range of US 4-8. Scissors At least 20 colors of yarn in small quantities Notebook and pencil (optional) Camera (optional) A floor lamp for better lighting (we will have extras) (optional)
To be provided by the Threadbender:
A selection of additional yarns for use in the workshop at no extra charge.
Water, coffee, tea or other liquid refreshment to be provided during the day.
The Ramblewood Center has a kitchenette which includes a stove, microwave and a refrigerator. A box lunch will be provided on each day for $9, ordered and paid in advance. Please advise if there are dietary considerations.
Call the Threadbender with any questions you may have. 616-531-6641.
