"Almost Anything" After School Pick-Up @ BNS *Mondays* FALL Workshop September - January
Build knowledge of "survival" and "forget-me-knot" skills using various materials in an ultra hands-on approach. All mediums guided, taught and over-seen by Taryn.
Taryn Urushido's studio is a space to serve curiosity and challenge each student with their own vision in how fiber art is fine art and can be made with endless materials and tools. The beginning in learning the basics....with ideas that transform into 3D objects and art to functioning pieces by building skills that will turn into necessity. "Survival" becomes necessary when no one else can sew or mend something you cherish or need and "forget-me-knot" is the meaning of just that - these practices will be the start of your child's understanding the "Almost Anything's" they are capable of making and building for forever art practices.
Pick-up will be at Brooklyn New School (BNS) PS 146 at 2:30pm, arrival to the studio at approximately 3:15-3:30pm. Pick up time by parent/caregiver is between promptly at 5:30pm unless indicated at check-out for augmented 6pm pick-up.
Workshop Dates:
September 14, 28 (No School 21st)
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21 (28 is Holiday Break)
January 4, 11, 25 (No School 18th)
Taryn Urushido Studio address:
Dumbo, Brooklyn 11201
Main mediums will include but not be limited to additional smaller forms leading up to:
-Crochet 101, crochet shapes, crochet basket, take-home crochet practice pieces
-Hand sewing custom teddy bear, doll clothes for various sizes
-Mending
-Weaving
-Knitting
-Basket Weaving
-Leather goods custom designed bags
-felting
-Sewing machine
-Paint on fabrics/finished art pieces
*All materials provided: Through Taryn's close connections, most fabrics, yarns, leathers and some tools are donated from designers, fashion brands and factory mills which helps create the most creative outlet for each child to explore and create keepsake art pieces at the most affordable pricing. Additional materials are provided by Taryn.
*All protective equipment included for mediums/specific days are provided.
*Variety of snacks are provided.
*Water fountain available to refill water bottles brought in from home.
Needed:
-Water bottle ~ NO NUTS OR PEANUTS ALLOWED.
-Layers are recommended for the weather and indoor needs.
-Clothes to be messy in.
With the purchase of your child's seat, you agree to:
-Due to limited seating, there are no refunds, however change of class dates or value at another time is valid. *Minimum of 5 students otherwise class will be cancelled.
-One ticket per child.
-Ages 6 years+ with high interest in creativity.
-You agree to Policies and Guidelines, including return and credit information before purchase of your child's seat. Please add this "item" Policies and --Procedures to your purchase before checking out. (Under "Kids After School" > "Policies and Guidelines")
-If you are more than 15 minutes late, one dollar per minute will be required and billed end of that day.
About Taryn and the making of this workshop:
The name of this workshop comes from when Taryn first learned crochet, age 7, by a 70 year old woman at after school. Her practice led to create business cards at 9 years old for herself with the title "Almost Anything, Crochet Creations by Taryn" and many, many projects of many shapes and ideas of trial and error, art pieces, functioning and decorative. Taryn has taught crochet in various states for private and large groups of all ages as well as many local group and private lessons, virtual lessons with students around the world, specifically during COVID through TOAST, a UK fashion brand. Taryn teaches both left and right hand, which is not common.
The original idea of "Almost Anything" has become so true to Taryn's practice today, she not only creates art in her Dumbo studio, but also believes these skills should-not-be-forgotten and teaches all the basic foundations of hand and machine sewing, mending, and crocheting along with other mediums and ways of incorporating materials. It becomes intrinsic in the want and need to start designing, start creating, trying an idea, and constantly processing new ways of possibilities how to complete the art piece...Empowerment is unquestionable by constant active curiosity - without hesitation - and becomes normal, and all of the process is meditative, self soothing, and the mind, body and soul has a therapy through art. Success is through the entire process, and the beauty of the handmade is the prize.