More and more artists are considering the impact of the materials that they use in their work.There is an increasing interest in the use of natural fibers and botanical dyes, as well as textile waste, found objects and other discarded materials and plastics. The workshop will be held outside in the Carl Shultz Park. This workshop will engage the textile world with the world of sustainability through creative and sustainable use of textile techniques with foraged and grown fiber as well as waste products and objects found in the environment. In addition to a stand-alone loom, cardboard, paper plates and wire mesh will serve as looms. Warp and weft will be foraged material provided, as well as what surrounds us. Fiber Art enriches our lives. It is the goal of this workshop to encourage artists and other attendees to think about the impact that our current lifestyle has on the environment and how they might incorporate material that otherwise would be discarded into their textile art.
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Founded in 2015 Intertwine Arts, formerly known as SAORI Arts NYC, is a Non-Profit Organization that serves people with disabilities and their families through hands-on SAORI weaving. Our accessible programs allow people of all ages and abilities to engage in visual and tactile exploration with yarn and to create projects including tapestries, fiber for clothing, and accessories such as pillows. SAORI, a contemporary hand weaving practice from Japan embodies a philosophy, which celebrates individuality and spontaneous beauty. Inspired by Zen tenets, SAORI weaving emphasizes exploration, improvisation, and self-expression.