Upcoming Events at Merritt Island Public Library
Sat Oct 26, 10:00 AM - Sat Oct 26, 12:00 PM
1195 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Community: Merritt Island
Description
. Following a business meeting and member show and tell, Teresa Camarata will demonstrate” Creating Textiles with Soluble Stabilizer.”
Event Details
The Space Coast Weavers and Fiber Artists will meet on Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway. Following a business meeting and member show and tell, Teresa Camarata will demonstrate” Creating Textiles with Soluble Stabilizer.”
Teresa makes unique textiles by layering even the tiniest scraps of fabric, yarns, threads, ribbons, or any other fiber between soluble stabilizer. After the fabric is stitched, the stabilizer is rinsed away. She uses the technique to create table runners, coasters, mug rugs, scarves, book covers, purses, and really, most anything you can make with fabric. Most fiber lovers have a stash of fabric scraps and this is a clever way to use them.
Teresa is a multi-talented artist who credits her mother for nurturing her creativity. “She was in college when I started kindergarten, and I always wanted to copy whatever she was doing for art classes. I earned a BA in Studio Arts at the University of West Florida. Although I spent my career in public service, I always made time for creative pursuits. I can't seem to pare down the mediums I enjoy; so be it!”
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.
Teresa makes unique textiles by layering even the tiniest scraps of fabric, yarns, threads, ribbons, or any other fiber between soluble stabilizer. After the fabric is stitched, the stabilizer is rinsed away. She uses the technique to create table runners, coasters, mug rugs, scarves, book covers, purses, and really, most anything you can make with fabric. Most fiber lovers have a stash of fabric scraps and this is a clever way to use them.
Teresa is a multi-talented artist who credits her mother for nurturing her creativity. “She was in college when I started kindergarten, and I always wanted to copy whatever she was doing for art classes. I earned a BA in Studio Arts at the University of West Florida. Although I spent my career in public service, I always made time for creative pursuits. I can't seem to pare down the mediums I enjoy; so be it!”
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.
