{"product_id":"intro-to-improv-weekend-workshop-with-carolyn-murphy","title":"Intro To Improv: Where Do I Start?  Weekend Workshop with Carolyn Murphy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this two day introductory course, you will learn the basics of improvisational fabric piecing and chart a new path in your practice. Discover your own launching point to improv through sketching, paper collage, fabric collage, and the development of \"meditative spontaneity\", a crucial skill needed to let go of expectations and discover your unique creative voice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a design wall to develop our work, we'll give our ideas the space and consideration they need, Here, there are no mistakes, only new directions, unexplored opportunities, and the playful question: \"What If...?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of this course, you will come away with an improvised fabric composition of your own design, along with a solid foundation for your future improv practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/studioquilts.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarolyn Murphy\u003c\/a\u003e - Carolyn is a renowned Toronto based Textile Artist. She has shown her pieces, and sold her work Internationally. We've included her bio here in the images, but we urge you to check out her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/studioquilts.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/studioquilts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram Feed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should take this class?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a great opportunity for makers who have been following patterns, but are keen to expand their approach to textile arts and who will benefit from a guided start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher\u003c\/strong\u003e - Carolyn Murphy - see bio attached and links above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply List - You will get a detailed list of materials to bring in advance of the class but you can anticipate the following\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will provide - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron and Ironing boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be asked to bring the following*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e1.5 yards white cotton\u003cbr\u003e1.5 yards black cotton\u003cbr\u003e1 yard of ONE colour of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eScissors – for fabric and paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eSnips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eRotary cutter – be sure to have a sharp, new blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eSeam ripper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eAcrylic ruler – very optional!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003ePins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eTailor’s chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eThread – medium grey or other neutral colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eCamera – phone cameras are perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* we have sewing kits available to borrow for use during the class if you don't have any of these things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabric Spark","offers":[{"title":"Saturday Nov 14 and Sunday Nov 15 10:00 - 5:00 both days","offer_id":52393770090716,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday Jan 16 and Sunday Jan 17 10:00 - 5:00 both days","offer_id":52397664633052,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0676\/files\/IMG_2997_c7d6b90e-e95d-495d-95eb-97614f9413d1.jpg?v=1788198811","url":"https:\/\/fabricspark.com\/products\/intro-to-improv-weekend-workshop-with-carolyn-murphy","provider":"Fabric Spark","version":"1.0","type":"link"}