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Wonderful Workshops in Fiber Art
with
Vicki Assegued, M.A.
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(All art shown on this page was created by
Vicki’s students in her workshops)
"I really enjoyed meeting you and learning lots of new techniques. You are a
wonderful teacher and I'm grateful that you've decided to share your gift with others."
"I so enjoyed our workshop and want to thank you for your inspirational teaching! I
could go on and on but suffice it to say my work will always reflect our time together."
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON​
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
For additional information or to register for any workshop, contact Vicki here.
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JAN - MARCH 2024
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Wildly Textural Weaving on a Unique Substrate
Saturday, Feb 10: 10AM - 4PM (PST) (On Zoom)
Learn to make dimensional, textural weavings with plastic fencing as the substrate. The possibilities are endless and the effects are fantastic!
$185 (SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Bring a friend and each pay $165)
Registration: https://www.vickiart.com/contact-1
Mixed Media Weaving on a Simple Loom (Meets for Two Days)
Thursday, Feb 15, 10AM - 4PM (PST) (On Zoom)
and
Saturday, Feb 17 10AM - 4PM (PST) (On Zoom)
Learn to make a simple loom, attach warp strings, and weave in a super fun variety of textural stitches
and exciting objects, to create fabulous weavings!
$225 (SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Bring a friend and each pay $200)
Registration: https://www.vickiart.com/contact-1
Weaving Fibers Into Wire Baskets
Saturday March 2: 12PM - 4PM (PST) (On Zoom)
Using wire baskets as the structure, we'll use a variety of techniques to weave into and
transform the basket into a fantastic piece of fiber art!
$95 (SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Bring a friend and each pay $75)
Registration: https://www.vickiart.com/contact-1
Layered Fabric Assemblage (Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft)
Saturday, March 2: 8AM - 12PM (PST) (On Zoom)
Create gorgeous layers of fabric on a base, with extending shapes going outward, to build a unique and stunning piece for the wall.
$145
Registration: https://pocosinarts.org/product/layered-fabric-assemblage/
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IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
For additional information or to register for any workshop, contact Vicki here.
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JAN - APRIL 2024
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Layered Fabric Assemblage (Livermore Art Association)
Saturday, March 9: 10AM - 4PM (PST)
Create gorgeous layers of fabric on a base, with extending shapes going outward, to build a unique and stunning piece for the wall.
$230 includes materials and instruction
Fabric Wrapped Coil Baskets (Private home in Berkeley, CA)
Saturday March 23: 1PM - 5PM (PST)
We'll wrap fabric, yarn, string and other fiber elements around a cotton core, and then create any shape of basket desired, including handles or other extending shapes. We'll decorate the basket with beads, shells, tassels and other ornamentation. No experience necessary and perfect for beginning through advanced artists.
$100 includes materials and instruction
Registration: https://www.vickiart.com/contact-1
Weaving on the Wild Side (Fiber Circle Studio in Petaluma, CA)
Saturday, March 30: 11:30AM - 3:30PM (PST)
Learn to make dimensional, textural weavings with plastic fencing as the substrate. The possibilities are endless and the effects are fantastic!
$150 includes materials and instruction
https://fibercirclestudio.com/products/weaving-on-the-wild-side
Mixed Media Weaving on a Simple Loom (Community Arts, Walnut Creek, CA)
Saturday, April 6: 10AM - 4PM (PST)
Learn many techniques and stitches to create exciting and unique weavings, made on a simple loom. You’ll use yarn, string, fabric, jewelry parts and all sorts of fun embellishments to create a textured and lively piece.
$150 includes materials and instruction
Registration: https://www.vickiart.com/contact-1
Art & Soul Mixed Media Retreat in Portland, Oregon (April, 2024)
In mid-April, Vicki will be teaching daylong workshops at the Art & Soul Mixed Media Retreat, in Portland, OR, along with many other instructors and workshops to choose from! (In-Person Workshops)
https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx2024-workshops.php
Weaving On The Wild Side, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, San Jose, CA
Saturday, April 27: 1PM - 5PM (PST)
Learn to make dimensional, textural weavings with plastic fencing as the substrate. The possibilities are endless and the effects are fantastic!
$65 includes materials and instruction
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2024/2/11/weaving-on-the-wild-side-with-vikki-assegued
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ADDITONAL PRIVATE, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP WORKSHOPS
If you’d like to take a workshop with Vicki, and want it on a different date, at a different location, on your own, or with a certain group (family/friends/coworkers, etc.), please contact her with your request and she will work with you to schedule a workshop together. Contact Vicki here.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
​In these hands-on workshops, you will learn many easy and incredible
techniques to make your own truly unique and stunning fiber art pieces.
LAYERED FABRIC ASSEMBLAGE
Learn to create a truly unique and stunning art piece, with multiple layers and textures of fabric. Using simple materials, students will learn many techniques for creating a base, covered with beautiful overlays of fabric, surrounded by shapes that extend outward, giving the piece added shape, dimension and excitement. The final piece will hang on the wall. No sewing involved, no art experience necessary, just enthusiasm, creativity, and a sense of adventure! Vicki will offer many demonstrations, answer questions, and give many technical and aesthetic tips along the way. Students will also gain inspiration and encouragement from the creative work of their fellow students.
MIXED MEDIA WEAVING ON A SIMPLE LOOM
Learn many techniques to create exciting and unique weavings, made on a simple frame loom. You’ll use yarn, string, fabric, jewelry parts and all sorts of fun embellishments to create a textured and lively piece. You’ll also learn to make tassels, pompoms, and fringes to add on to the body and edges of your weaving. No weaving or art experience is necessary to take this workshop, or to make fabulous pieces of art. Perfect for beginning through advanced artists.
WILDLY TEXTURAL WEAVING
We’ll use plastic fencing material as the foundation for our super textural weaving. The fencing offers many options for creating fabulous effects, both with the bottom fringe and with the whole body of the piece, allowing for interesting and dynamic outcomes. We’ll use knotting, wrapping, tying, sewing, coiling and twisting of our materials to build your exciting and stunning piece to hang on the wall. This is a great project for incorporating all kinds of pieces and parts you may already have on hand, such as fabric scraps, jewelry parts, shells, beads, unfinished project parts, yarn, and other embellishments. No weaving experience is necessary, and all levels are most welcome.
DIMENSIONAL FABRIC FUSION
In this workshop, you’ll begin with creating a base with assorted fabrics. You’ll then learn how to create a variety of fun, dimensional fiber parts and shapes, prior to adding them onto the main piece, using techniques such as coiling, wrapping, sewing, stuffing, twisting, knotting and embellishing. Then, we’ll add these shapes to the foundation, along with more dimensional layers of fibers, and also include other objects, within, around and hanging from the piece. These techniques allow for a dynamic and gorgeous piece to be created. This is a great project for incorporating all kinds of pieces and parts you may already have on hand, such as fabric scraps, jewelry parts, shells, beads, buttons, yarn, string, trim, lace, unfinished project parts and other embellishments. The final piece will be your own unique and stunning creation to hang on the wall.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE FRAME
In this workshop, we’ll begin with wrapping a wooden frame with assorted fabrics. Then, we’ll add many layers of fibers and other objects, within, around and hanging from the frame. This is a great project for incorporating all kinds of pieces and parts you may already have on hand, such as fabric scraps, jewelry parts, shells, beads, unfinished project parts and other embellishments. You’ll learn how to create a variety of fun fiber parts, prior to adding them onto the main piece, using techniques such as coiling, wrapping, sewing, stuffing, twisting and knotting. These techniques allow for a layered, dimensional look that adds intrigue and beauty to your piece.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Vicki has presented her online and in-person workshops
through the following schools and retreats:
Art & Soul Mixed Media Retreat ~ Portland, Oregon
Cabrillo College ~ Aptos, California
Fine Line Creative Arts Center ~ St. Charles, Illinois
Hello Stitch ~ Oakland, California
Interplayce ~ Oakland, California
Louisville High School ~ Los Angeles, California
Mendocino Art Center ~ Mendocino, California
North Country Studio Workshops ~ Bennington, Vermont
Northwind Art, Port Townsend, ~ Washington
Redwood Guild of Fiber Arts ~ Santa Rosa, California
Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft ~ Columbia, North Carolina
Private Individual & Group Workshops
(Vicki welcomes invitations to teach for additional schools and groups)
TESTIMONIALS
"The workshop was inspiring & Vicki is a fantastic instructor."
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"Vicki is everything you would want in a teacher. She explains things thoroughly, is encouraging, patient, and joyful."
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"I totally enjoyed the workshop and appreciate you organizing and sharing this unique process!"
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"You brought a joyous feeling to our day together, filled with possibilities."
"THANK YOU for sharing your techniques and inspiring new art projects! Although this is a terribly unfortunate situation with Covid, I appreciate being able to dedicate some time to make art! It makes cozying up at home more joyful. :) Thank you again for your inspiration and I look forward to more classes as soon as safely possible."
