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Create a Room Guardian at Fiber Guild Meeting May 24
The Space Coast Weavers & Fiber Artists meets on Saturday May 24 from 10 am to noon at the Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N Courtenay Pkwy. Katherine Chapman will present a program on "Creating Room Guardians". These art dolls may be based on real animals, folklore or fantasy creatures from your imagination.
Katherine starts with a sculpted face made of clay or other sculpture material . This is attached to an armature/skeleton made of wire, pipe cleaners, or jointed plastic which allows the creature to hold a pose. Then you bulk out the armature by wrapping it with scrap fabric or batting. After stitching this first layer in place, you can add pom poms, plush fabric, or any number of textiles to create the creature's pelt.
Katherine has been making these creatures for over a decade and will demonstrate the process from start to finish.
Following the meeting there will be a hands-on class. Katherine will provide most of what is needed but asks that you bring scissors, glue, needle and thread. There is a $5 supply fee. If you want to take the class, please register at [email protected].
Since 1983 SCW&FA has been Brevard’s go-to guild for fiber arts: spinning, weaving, basketry, rug hooking, and more. The guild helps fiber artists, beginning or advanced, learn through workshops and the informal exchange of ideas. They also work to educate the public about the fiber arts. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call Jeanie McCormack at 321-266-1610 or visit https://www.spacecoastweaversandfiberartists.org
