Handmade 2011 - Workshop Report 1

I took two workshops at Handmade 2011 and enjoyed them very much.  I was also able to spend a bit of time at the Knit Lounge, but will report on that tomorrow. My first workshop was with Jo Pearson who uses many recycled elements in her classes and the work she sells.

Whskr Rosette in Progress

Jo values the resonance that we can find in old things and how we honour the women of the past when we create things again like rosettes and bangles using scraps of lace, vintage fabrics that are long out of fashion - but which can be treasured and loved anew.  

Our Class Space in the Oceania Foyer

We had lots of vintage fabrics, charms and doilies to choose from and everyone created a completely different work of art.  I was there tp play and not to worry about creating so I had a good time.  I much preferred my bangle which I thought was successful, while my Rosette 'needs work'!  Picture of my bangle to follow tomorrow.

A fellow crafter's bangle work in progress