Fashion Waste to Textile Art

Service Description

Two-day hand tufting workshop. Designed with a focus on sustainable practices, this workshop will teach participants how to transform post-industrial fashion waste into functional and decorative loop-pile tapestries. Workshop Overview Participants will begin with an introduction to Svetlana’s textile art practice and her use of reclaimed materials in creative applications. The hands-on portion of the workshop focuses on the core techniques of hand tufting, including: - Safe operation of tufting tools and equipment. - Preparation and use of repurposed fabric yardage and textiles. - Completion of a sample loop-pile tapestry, exploring texture, design, and practical applications. Students will also discuss how tufting techniques can be integrated into their own creative practices. Bringing personal fabric scraps or yardage is encouraged to make the work more individualized and make good use of that fabric stash! Participants will also have a sneak peak into machine tufting and intermediate processes that Svetlana's 8 week tufting intensive will work through in late April. Why Attend This workshop highlights the importance of sustainability in art-making by addressing the waste generated by the fashion industry. Participants will learn how to reimagine discarded materials as valuable resources, reducing environmental impact while creating unique artworks. Who Should Attend Open to all skill levels, this workshop is ideal for artists, designers, and anyone interested in sustainable craft techniques. No prior experience with tufting is required. Key Takeaways A completed loop-pile tapestry sample. Skills in tufting techniques and material preparation. A deeper understanding of sustainable practices in textile art. All tools and a curated selection of reclaimed materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring additional fabric to incorporate into their projects. This workshop offers a practical introduction to hand tufting with an emphasis on sustainability, providing participants with the skills and knowledge to continue this work independently.