Art & Design

Come experience what I dare call my method of meditation... Now, I ain't saying I'm a guru... There is just something melodic and hypnotic, about the rhythmic clicking of needles and the feel of the yarn running through the fingers.  My mother and grandmother passed on knitting, crocheting and more to me... I want to share it with all those willing to try. You will be equipped to cast on and off stitches, knit and purl and try several stitching patterns- as many as time permits. It's my goal to focus on technique and build repertoire for you to make your own 'choreos'...  Go at your own pace... these are ongoing series of sessions facilitated by Carla.  You will learn and practice stitches and begin your collection of swatches and patterns- these are great references later... as you progress and design.

 

 

 

 

Soledad (so-le-DHAHD) Spanish word for solitude… to stand alone.
Innovative bespoke apparel for women and men. Timeless creations inspired in dance, nature and culture. Transcending trends. We use cuts and techniques that compliment the human figure to feel as one with the clothing as you move. Soledad Designs provides the opportunity to take part in the designing process. We give you the blueprint; you put in the final personal touches. Clothes do not make us original but they do express our individualism.

Practical Skills is another of The HOME's mini platforms created to share valuable knowledge that can be applied in daily life and empower individuals as responsible co-habitants. Inspired by collaborative projects already rising awareness on topics such as sustainability, deforestation, zero waste, disposable fashion and more; these skills can be applied individually and in community.  The idea is to create dream catchers with context, either for yourself or as a gift for someone you care about. While combining all the pieces of your dream catcher, think of that concept or person you are creating it for...Context is the significance, intention, or meaning that the maker or receiver attaches to it.  During the 3-hour workshop, Jessica will instruct you on how to do the commonly known web design of dream catchers, but keep your minds open and explore other ways to create a beautiful catcher out of recycled and donated fabrics and supplies. We encourage you to bring your own trinkets or fabrics you have been hanging on to but maybe don’t know what to do with. I also suggest researching dreamt catchers to see the different styles and approaches you might want to take.  

 

 

Discover and surprise yourself as you begin to sketch in radial symmetry. Create your embossed metal work by applying basic techniques to create a 3-d design.  An art session for most ages to enjoy. Come along for a creative afternoon. Arrive early for chit chat before the metal action begins...!

 

 

In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to design their very own collapsible hoop to take home. Hooping encourages individual creative expression and designing your own hoop is a reflection of your personality!  A variety of different colors and styles of tape will be available for you to craft your very own one of a kind hoop. Taping hoops can be a meditative practice as well as a practice in patience. This workshop is great for parents and kids to be able to work and play together.  

 

The workshop is designed and conducted by designer and professor Carlo Convertini. During the workshop we will first collect the toys you bring, explain to children and parents how the workshop works, and then start designing and making new toys together. What is the goal of this workshop? First of all, to teach children (and adults) the idea of re-using and re-cycling as opposed to keep consuming and buying new toys. Secondly, to give children a chance to design, build and be creative.
 

Creativity is one of the most important skills today. But how can we be more creative in our daily life, and how do we design? This class will explain how creativity works and how you can apply it to your own personal/professional life. During the workshop, we will present a few ideas and do activities so you can try them first hand. This workshop is intended to show you how you can be more creative, every day, in your personal and professional life.

 

Life is a process, and if it’s a process, it can be designed. No matter what is your background or profession, you can improve every aspect of your life, and this workshop is designed to help you to manage and design every aspect of your life. During the workshop, we will present a few ideas and do activities so you can try them first hand. This workshop is intended to show you what you can do, every day, to improve yourself and the quality of your life.

 

 Furoshiki is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth, At the first impression, you might think using furoshiki is difficult, but once you have your own furoshiki and start using it everyday, you’ll realize how useful it is and fun it is to have it around. Then you are not only enjoying using varied and colorful furoshiki, but also helping our 3R spirit. Whenever you tie a knot in a furoshiki, you wrap with care and love toward the earth in the future.

Start your year off with clarity, encouragement and the tools you need to launch your goals full-force in 2019.  Whatever your passions and dreams are from wanting to build a new site, business, blog, or to travel more - the Vision Board Workshop with Jen and Tori, taking place at The Home, will provide a creative space for you to map out your goals.  Personalize your vision board with items that inspire you. Collect items from home, your local coffee shop, favorite restaurant or bar, from a brand that you adore, etc. The more items that you bring, the more personalized and focused you can make your vision board.

   

This workshop is for people interested in exploring self expression using hand work techniques.  We will be making different sized plant holders with all kinds of t-shirt fabrics provided by Swap `til You Drop, but feel free to bring your own bottles, planters, and t-shirts to create your very own work of art.  The philosophy is use what you already have to make new things!!!