crochet with taryn
EVENTS
Crochet Purse + Hand Stitch a Wallet Workshop Oct 6th
A special workshop to design and make your own purse and wallet!
This special workshop is taught by crochet artist Taryn Urushido and natural dye artist Maki Teshima from Tomorrow Is Always New in the beautiful Non Project Hair Salon.
The first half of the class will be crocheting with Taryn. 95% of her students have never crocheted before and everyone completes the project with their own designs incorporated. Each bag is made of a leather base and natural cotton rope. Natural rope and naturally dyed ropes will be available to use.You may design your bag to have handles or a cross body strap. Naturally dyed beads can be added on the end design.
Next, everyone will be able to explore Maki's beautiful world of colors made of natural dyes. Materials will be provided in various colors and coated in beeswax. Various colors of threads will be provided to stitch your wallet, and you may choose to add a toggle closure using leather bi-product from Taryn's workshop. It's the small details we appreciate that mix and match in what we create and can tell as a harmonious story in our wardrobe.
Sunday, October 6th
12-4pm
129 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
~~Early Bird Special until Saturday, September 21st
*Light snacks, water and wine will be provided during the workshop.
"The most meaningful gift to yourself is Time. Time to learn something new. Time to make something with your hands..." - Taryn Urushido
"We all come from the Earth and go back to the Earth." - Maki Teshima
Child + Parent Crochet Basket + Indigo Workshop October 27th
Take this class to learn and make with your son or daughter! Design, make, and dye your own basket!
This special workshop is taught by crochet artist Taryn Urushido and natural dye artist Maki Teshima from Tomorrow Is Always New in each of their art spaces, both located at Brooklyn Art Studios in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
The first half of the class will be crocheting with Taryn. 95% of her students have never crocheted before and everyone completes the project with their own designs incorporated. Each basket is made of a leather base and natural cotton rope. Depending on your time and pace, you may create a bag with handles or cross-body strap.
Next, everyone will be able to explore Maki's world of natural dyes and techniques. An indigo vat will be brewing and ready to dip your basket as you wish- you can design your bag with an indigo handle, or an all-over shade of blue! Your end basket can be adorned with natural or indigo dyed wood beads as you wish.
Sunday, October 27th
1-4pm
276 Greenpoint Ave, Building 8/9
First floor, Studio #8105
Brooklyn, NY 11222
~~Early Bird Special until Saturday, August 10th
*One ticket is the purchase for 1 child + adult seats
*Children 5 years and older recommended
*Light snacks, water, and tea will be provided during the workshop.
*Due to the nature of the wet process of dyeing, please wear shoes and clothing you do not mind getting stained and/or you may bring your own apron.
**Your finished piece will be washed before end of class but still wet. We will wrap in a plastic bag to take home. Special instructions will be given on how to dry and care for at home.
"The most meaningful gift to yourself is Time. Time to learn something new. Time to make something with your hands..." - Taryn Urushido
"We all come from the Earth and go back to the Earth." - Maki Teshima
