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Beginning Arm Knitting with Rachel Damon
In Beginning Arm Knitting: This Beginning Arm Knitting workshop is an introduction to large-scale knitting, using your arms in place of the needles. You’ll be surprised to find how easily you can make a scarf, or even a blanket, in a short amount of time! This workshop will take you through casting on, knitting, and casting off, all with your arms. For experienced crafters, we can also talk about shaping and scale.
The workshop will begin with us sitting in a circle together for short introductions, then step-by-step instruction for casting on and knitting, then time for everyone to work at their own pace with help as requested. We will end with casting off, and if there's time, test out some shaping techniques such as adding and subtracting stitches.
Please purchase a ticket for this workshop at https://www.creativechirx.org/events/beginning-arm-knitting-with-rachel-damon
This workshop costs $20 per person.
Rachel Damon (she+) is a designer, choreographer, producer, and performer whose career bridges onstage and backstage. As a cofounder and Co-Director of Synapse Arts she has been honored to receive support from MetLife, Chicago Dancemakers Forum, The Saints, 3Arts, Illinois Arts Council, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Awesome Foundation, Cliff Dwellers Foundation, and many more. Damon’s projects have been presented at a variety of cultural institutions across the United States, such as The Dance Center of Columbia College, The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, The Detroit Institute of Art as well as in parks, stairwells, rooftops, alleys, and parking lots galore. As a Teaching Artist, Damon has worked with junior high, high school, college, and adult students in workshops, semester long residencies, and as an Adjunct Professor. Her teaching practices focus on textile creation, dancing with textiles, producing site-specific performance works, and learning to self-present one's art. Damon loves to knit while watching action movies, and she eats dessert every day. Learn more about Rachel Damon and Synapse Arts on Synapse Arts' website and Instagram
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