Weaving Workshop: Sat. | 3/22

Class Description

Create your own soft and dreamy cloud in this hands-on weaving workshop! Each participant will use a small, upcycled loom and a selection of yarn to craft a unique, cloud-inspired design. Whether fluffy and bright or moody and stormy, your woven cloud will make the perfect addition to your spring décor. No prior weaving experience is needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing, fun-filled session! Saturday, March 22nd, 1-3:30 pm Max # 25 About your Instructor: Shannon Marie is a full-time, professional mixed media artist.  Paper scraps, old hardware, wood and discards of all kinds she transforms into whimsical characters, prints, cards, coaster, apparel and more!  She sees beauty in the brokenness and loves sharing her passion for making things with others. Shannon Marie’s workshops and art camps provide both kids and adults an opportunity to explore, experiment and create. Her love of creating is endless - her next project, class or camp is always her new favorite! Throughout her career, Shannon Marie has focused on art as director of Art Education at a performing arts school, elementary art teacher, theater designer and as a public artist creating murals and sculptures for businesses, brands and cities.  She currently has a retail line of collages, art prints and sculptures that she sells through retail stores in Ohio. Shannon Marie was named a “Fearless Female Artist of 2018” in Oprah’s O magazine for her sculptural public art commissioned by Proctor and Gamble. She has created and designed a number of public art pieces for city centers.   Making art and teaching art was her dream as a child - Shannon noted that her five-year old self would be so proud!  Visit her website: https://www.shannonmakes.com/ Shannon Marie’s Teaching Philosophy:   I love sharing the process of creating!  I like to start by introducing materials, giving participants a “tour” of the supplies and a brief intro and then let them explore and discover. I have seen this  approach work well with students to help them create amazing assemblage and collage works.