Course Description:Craft workshops are technical or thematic studio courses that provide opportunities for students to work in an interdisciplinary setting. These courses will have an emphasis on making and contextualizing processes within broad Craft discussions. Concepts and strategies such as expert skill, material study and knowledge, and DIY approaches will be introduced. Advanced workshops will extend these dialogues and practices to economic, political and social contexts. Individual sections will feature readings, slide lectures, videos, gallery and museum visits and other material.Advanced level students will follow the main structure of the course, using and building upon previously acquired skills. Advanced level students will meet regularly with the instructor to strengthen their conceptual inquiries, find critical contexts for their work, and develop their visual literacy within a contemporary art/design dialogue.Section Description:Few divisions exist anymore between textiles, fashion, painting, and other disciplines. This studio-based class is perfect for anyone who wants to come to use the loom to explore the three C's: Color, Composition, and Concept as they relate not only to your art but the world around you. You will be given tools to conceive, draft, and realize your painted weavings. And, you will be encouraged to think out of the box. Unlike Painting on canvas, the loom is unforgiving. No painting over. Like a digital printer, it moves the images slowly upwards. You will learn to use this limitation to your advantage as we investigate a world of artists whose practices also investigate color, paint, textiles, and more. Assignments will include material and color exploration, performative and wearable projects, as well as socially engaged projects. We will engage in a deep investigation of color. For instance: bright colors are often associated with children, homosexuality, sensuality, the extreme feminine, or drug culture. Color has the power to transcend. You will explore colors, materials, and content that might feel uncomfortable to you as a tool or strategy to expand your practice and grow your work. Come with an open mind and adventurous spirit. This class is for advanced weavers as well as beginners.

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