*New* Object as Story: Weaving Personal History, Nov. 8
$250 | 1-Day Workshop | Saturday, November 8, 10 am-4 pm, The Weaving Workshop, 3022 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL. | Instructor: Dee Clements
This narrative-driven workshop invites participants to weave memory, identity, and emotion into sculptural form. Participants will use expressive weaving and wrapping techniques and guided prompts to create a sculptural vessel, shrine, or wrapped form that embeds or is inspired by a meaningful object, memory, or material. The goal is not to make a functional basket, but rather a personal artifact—a form that holds a story. These can look like a lopsided or abstract basket-like vessel, a wrapped bundle or bound relic form, a woven shrine or altar-like structure, a fiber-embedded sculpture incorporating a found or meaningful object. The Emphasis is on emotionally responsive form making, not precision.
Techniques Covered: Twining, binding, wrapping, lashing, free-form shaping
Materials Provided: foundational materials are providedreed, wire, raffia, and adhesives.
What to bring: Participants are asked to bring 1–3 personal or meaningful items to work with or embed into their piece. These could include fabric, text, objects, or materials that carry memory or personal resonance. A full suggested list will be provided upon registration.
CANCELLATION + REFUND POLICY:
Please carefully consider your commitment before registering, as space is limited and preparation begins well in advance.
• Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
• Cancellations made fewer than 30 days before the workshop start date are non-refundable, as materials and planning costs have already been incurred.
• No refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or same-week cancellations.
We understand that emergencies happen. While we are unable to offer exceptions to the refund policy, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to gift or resell your spot to another person. We will do our best to assist in filling your spot, but cannot guarantee a replacement.
By registering, you agree to these terms.
Health & Safety Note: If you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness or have been exposed to something that could pose a risk to others (e.g., bedbugs, COVID, etc.), please contact us immediately. We ask all participants to prioritize the health of the group and our shared space.
*Please note there is a small and friendly dog on the premises.
Image: Judith Scott, Untitled, 1993, 44 × 10 × 10 in, Brooklyn Museum.
$250 | 1-Day Workshop | Saturday, November 8, 10 am-4 pm, The Weaving Workshop, 3022 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL. | Instructor: Dee Clements
This narrative-driven workshop invites participants to weave memory, identity, and emotion into sculptural form. Participants will use expressive weaving and wrapping techniques and guided prompts to create a sculptural vessel, shrine, or wrapped form that embeds or is inspired by a meaningful object, memory, or material. The goal is not to make a functional basket, but rather a personal artifact—a form that holds a story. These can look like a lopsided or abstract basket-like vessel, a wrapped bundle or bound relic form, a woven shrine or altar-like structure, a fiber-embedded sculpture incorporating a found or meaningful object. The Emphasis is on emotionally responsive form making, not precision.
Techniques Covered: Twining, binding, wrapping, lashing, free-form shaping
Materials Provided: foundational materials are providedreed, wire, raffia, and adhesives.
What to bring: Participants are asked to bring 1–3 personal or meaningful items to work with or embed into their piece. These could include fabric, text, objects, or materials that carry memory or personal resonance. A full suggested list will be provided upon registration.
CANCELLATION + REFUND POLICY:
Please carefully consider your commitment before registering, as space is limited and preparation begins well in advance.
• Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
• Cancellations made fewer than 30 days before the workshop start date are non-refundable, as materials and planning costs have already been incurred.
• No refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or same-week cancellations.
We understand that emergencies happen. While we are unable to offer exceptions to the refund policy, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to gift or resell your spot to another person. We will do our best to assist in filling your spot, but cannot guarantee a replacement.
By registering, you agree to these terms.
Health & Safety Note: If you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness or have been exposed to something that could pose a risk to others (e.g., bedbugs, COVID, etc.), please contact us immediately. We ask all participants to prioritize the health of the group and our shared space.
*Please note there is a small and friendly dog on the premises.
Image: Judith Scott, Untitled, 1993, 44 × 10 × 10 in, Brooklyn Museum.
$250 | 1-Day Workshop | Saturday, November 8, 10 am-4 pm, The Weaving Workshop, 3022 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL. | Instructor: Dee Clements
This narrative-driven workshop invites participants to weave memory, identity, and emotion into sculptural form. Participants will use expressive weaving and wrapping techniques and guided prompts to create a sculptural vessel, shrine, or wrapped form that embeds or is inspired by a meaningful object, memory, or material. The goal is not to make a functional basket, but rather a personal artifact—a form that holds a story. These can look like a lopsided or abstract basket-like vessel, a wrapped bundle or bound relic form, a woven shrine or altar-like structure, a fiber-embedded sculpture incorporating a found or meaningful object. The Emphasis is on emotionally responsive form making, not precision.
Techniques Covered: Twining, binding, wrapping, lashing, free-form shaping
Materials Provided: foundational materials are providedreed, wire, raffia, and adhesives.
What to bring: Participants are asked to bring 1–3 personal or meaningful items to work with or embed into their piece. These could include fabric, text, objects, or materials that carry memory or personal resonance. A full suggested list will be provided upon registration.
CANCELLATION + REFUND POLICY:
Please carefully consider your commitment before registering, as space is limited and preparation begins well in advance.
• Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
• Cancellations made fewer than 30 days before the workshop start date are non-refundable, as materials and planning costs have already been incurred.
• No refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or same-week cancellations.
We understand that emergencies happen. While we are unable to offer exceptions to the refund policy, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to gift or resell your spot to another person. We will do our best to assist in filling your spot, but cannot guarantee a replacement.
By registering, you agree to these terms.
Health & Safety Note: If you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness or have been exposed to something that could pose a risk to others (e.g., bedbugs, COVID, etc.), please contact us immediately. We ask all participants to prioritize the health of the group and our shared space.
*Please note there is a small and friendly dog on the premises.
Image: Judith Scott, Untitled, 1993, 44 × 10 × 10 in, Brooklyn Museum.