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Connie Volkman
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Abaca tissue / Tissuetex
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- What fiber skills do you have?
- I teach fibers and textiles to children, high school, junior college, WSU students,and adults. I have a bunch of Art and Biology degrees: MA in Creative Problem Solving and Art Education, an MFA in Design. I have a backgroud in many medias but in fibers I enjoy weaving, dyeing, plaiting, coiling and large Fiber Installations (mostly Liturgical). Blaugh, Blaugh, Blaugh and on- and - on. I'm old, so I've done a lot.
- What countries have you lived in/visited?
- Lived all my life in the USA but have visited many countries, Cornwall, UK being my favorite.
- What languages do you speak?
- English but wish I could speak Italian. I also speak cat.
- Your Website:
- http://fibermixedmedia.com
- Your Blog:
- http://I blog right here
- Etsy Store:
- http://not yet
- Any other links you want to add? Facebook?
- http://facebook.com volkvette@cox.net
- What would you like to see happen here on Fiber Focus?
- Just a wonderful coming together of many fiber artists. I would also like to see constructive criticism for pieces of our work. Sometimes we need others eyes to see what we cannot. Of course sometimes the photographs do not really reveal the true completed work.
- How did you find out about our group? Do you know anyone else here?
- I received an email from Ravela. I'm already a member.
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This may seem a bit silly
In this fast paced world we live in, and where sometimes it feels a little "wacked-out," I can always count on Fiber Focus to make me feel centered again. It's safe here. It's loving and kind here. It's exciting and stimulating. There's no competition just artists helping, enjoying, and sharing.
Now if you could all move closer to me and we could get a big place to work together, I would hav… Continue
Posted on April 24, 2009 at 8:58am — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:04pm on October 27, 2009,
Connie Volkman said…
- Oh, I love this photo. Thanks a bunch. It's a beautiful sunny yellow and orange day today. Perfect for a birthday.
Connie
- At 10:08am on October 27, 2009,
Rayela Art said…
Happy birthday, Connie!
- At 4:41pm on June 13, 2009,
Julie Zaccone Stiller said… - Hi Connie, Here is what I wrote before about the boiling of fabric:. A friend took a class and learned this technique. Supposedly works for most synthetic fabrics, polyester,etc. You tightly rubberband small object, marbles, blocks, rocks in the fabric. Boil in a large pot of water for at least 20 minutes. Let cool. Hang up. Let dry completely (it takes a while because of the gathering of fabric). Then remove the rubberbands and objects. Apparently the shapes created are permanent unless you boil the fabric again. That's all the directions I have, but it is just that simple. Hope that helps and have fun with it!
- At 10:50pm on June 1, 2009,
Kim Gibson said… - Oh neat! Will you use something crystally for the frost? I could see xpandoprint working too... ooh, so many choices, it could be a looooong series! Wonder what ever happened to that old glass paint for aquariums... the one that looked like ice crystals on the glass!
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On-line Lino-cutting Course
September 21, 2009 at 6pm to November 8, 2010 at 7pm – on-line
The lino cuttinc course consists of three lessons delivered at fortnightly intervals as a pdf file. The lessons contain exercises to intitally introduce you to lino-cutting and build up your skills...
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#503: Flapper Slip-On Evening Dress $16.00 (US dollars)
A typical dropped waist of the Roaring Twenties is created by a yoke over the hips. The tiers of circular flounces form a lovely vision while dancing. The scarf and the tie sash patterns are included. This pattern is quick and easy to make.
This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20. All the sizes are in one package. Look at our National Standard size chart for your size. Sizes 8-12 require 5 3/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric; sizes 14-20 require 5 5/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric.
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