workshops

in Spring, Summer and Fall we're hosting a limited number of short intensive workshop sessions. this is a pilot program that we hope to develop and expand over time. please see below for more information.

-Both beginner and master classes are available for most workshops
-Capacity is limited to five students, with a two student minimum for workshops to run.
-Students who wish to take the classes but cannot afford the class fee can barter in exchange for up to half of the class fee.
-1/2 class fee + materials fee due to secure a seat in workshops with balance due on first day.
-Materials fees are non-refundable as materials must be ordered in advance and we're already doing this on a shoestring!

signing up:

Please send an email to arrange a seat in a workshop, followed by a deposit payment via ceritifed check or paypal to secure your seat. Be sure to note the workshop title, dates and times. You will receive a confirmation email within a few days.

workshops for adults

Patterning Planar Forms
a three day workshop (4 hours each day + homework) that begins with how to pattern simple geometric forms and quickly move into patterning super complex curved forms.
Class Fee: $180
Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Sarah Wagner
Dates: June 14 (7-10 pm), 15 (1-5pm) & 16 (1-5pm)

Sewing Complex Curves
this one day workshop (4 hours) will review techniques for sewing challenging, complex forms from cloth. patterns and muslin will be provided or students can bring their own. there will be machines available to share but it is recommended that you bring your own.
Class Fee: $60
Materials Fee: $20
Instructor: Sarah Wagner
Dates: June 17 (1-5pm)

Hatmaking Armature Techniques:
a two day workshop where the wire and buckram method of hatmaking is explored. a "Merry Widow" hat will be constructed, with bows and flowers reviewed as well. this workshop will be technical in nature but the processes can be applied to general armature techniques. there will be machines available to share but it is recommended that you bring your own.
Class Fee: $120
Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: Sarah Wagner
Dates: July 16 and 17 (1-5pm)

Natural Dye Workshop
a two day workshop where we collect material from a nearby field and process it to experiment with dyeing. commercially available natural dyes will also be available to experiment with. data & documentation collected from this workshop will be posted on the dflux blog. this workshop will take place outside rain or shine. please note: fabric & yarn not provided!

note: this workshop will take place three times in the Spring, Summer and Fall as different plants create different colors according to season. please be sure to note which workshop session you're siging up for in your correspondence.
Class Fee: $120 each
Materials Fee: $30
Instructor: Sarah Wagner
Dates: Spring (by invitation only) May 11 & 12
Summer: July 27 & 28
Fall: October 12 & 13

Cut Paper Workshop
Guest Artist Tanya Gill will lead a workshop on contemporary methods of cut paper.
Class Fee: $120
Materials Fee: $40
Instructor: Tanya Gill
Dates: TBA

FM Radio Transmitter-building Workshop
this three hour workshop will focus on building short-range fm radio transmitters followed immediately by testing, experimentation and brainstorming about programming ideas and other uses. you will take your transmitter home with you! workshop capacity limited to 10.
Class Fee: $30
Materials: $10
Instructor: Jon Brumit
Date: TBA

Workshops for Families:
Bathouse Building Workshop
Bats are wonderful yard friends eating as many as 3000 bugs a night. You will leave from this 3 hour workshop having built a bathouse for your yard.
This workshop will take place outside. In case of rain workshop will be scheduled. Maximum 8 Students
Class Fee: none
Materials: will be recycled and are included
Instructor: Jon Brumit and Sarah Wagner
Dates: TBA

Frame Weaving Workshop
Build your own frame loom from a cardboard box in this 3 hour workshop. Build a heddle to easily weave. Some yarn is provided but please bring your own.
This workshop will take place outside. In case of rain class will be scheduled. Maximum 8 Students
Class Fee: none
Materials: will be recycled and are included. Bring some yarn of your choice.
Instructor: Sarah Wagner
Dates: TBA