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Refund Policy for Workshop Registrations
Full payment is required at the time of workshop registration. 
Refunds will only be provided if workshop is cancelled by FibreWorks due to lack of participants.

Please see our workshop archive for information on past classes and instructors!

FibreWorks Studio Workshop Content

workshop : bulb kelp baskets

Turn beachcombing into an art form!

Students will learn how to find and work with bull kelp to create two sculptural baskets.  In the morning you will create a knotless netted or lace basket and learn how to mount it onto a piece of driftwood.  In the afternoon you will create a random basket which will dry at home on a form.  Demonstrations will be given for mounting the random and several other types of baskets.  You will also be shown other materials that can be used for the knotless netting technique.

All materials will be supplied.  Students are asked to bring their lunch, kitchen scissors and an old bath towel.

WORKSHOP FEE: $90.00 plus $4.50 GST.
INSTRUCTOR: Joanne Waters
QUESTIONS? Call 604-883-2380 or e-mail us

workshop : photographing your artwork

Through the use of slides, lecture and demonstration, Barbara Cohen will teach participants how to effectively photograph their art work (3D) using largely daylight and a minimal amount of equipment.  Whether using a SLR camera or a digital one, learning to “see the light’ and setting your piece up properly is essential for a clear and accurate representation of your work.  Types of backgrounds, films to use and printing will also be discussed as well as numerous tips Barbara will pass on from her experience.  Whether using photographs for applying for juried shows, media or portfolio work, she will teach the techniques to set up a shoot to get the best results.  Basic knowledge of how to use a camera is a requirement.

Participants are encouraged to bring a piece of their art work (nothing so large that it is difficult to move or handle) and slides or photos that they have taken and would like feedback on.  Barbara will get to as many pieces as time permits.
What participants get out of the workshop:

• increase your chances of being “juried in” by photographing your own art work to create professional-looking portfolio slide images using a regular film camera
• learn what makes a good slide/poor slide
• learn how to set up a shot using minimal equipment and existing light
• practical knowledge you can put to use right away

WORKSHOP FEE: $80.00 plus $4.00 GST.
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Cohen
QUESTIONS? Call 604-883-2380 or e-mail us

FibreWorks Studio Instructor Profiles

barbara cohen

Barbara began studying at Sheridan College School of Design in Ontario in 1973 where she majored in textiles and began learning photography. For the next 18 years she created three dimensional fibre pieces and taught textile techniques through Continuing Education. The move to creating jewellery came 6 years ago.  Her work can be found in local galleries as well as in national and international ones. For the lst 4 years, her work has been represented at SOFA, both in NY and Chicago, by the Snyderman/The Works Gallery. Throughout her artistic career she refined her skills as a photographer. She ran a part-time business for 6 years by photographing the work of other artists.  This led to her teaching photography workshops to help other artists learn to photograph their own work. Visit www.bcohendesign.com  to view Barbara’s art.

joanne waters

Joanne has been creating, teaching and marketing kelp baskets for over 20 years.  Her baskets are currently in Crafthouse on Granville Island, FibreEssence on Dunbar in Vancovuer, the Waltzing Whippet on Molly’s Lane at Gibsons and FibreWorks Gallery at Madeira Park.

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