Ikonium Studio is the working gallery of UNESCO honnored Turkish felt master Mehmet Girgiç and American textile artist Theresa May-OBrien Daily workshops with artists available by appointment. Traditional and contemporary textiles include carpet, kilim and felt. Natural dyemaking and hand paintng Contact: Ikonium Studio Binbirdirek Mahallesi Dr. Şevkibey Sokak No6B Fatih Istanbul, Turkey 34122 +90 212 5187353 GPS: N41 00.442 E28 58.426
Friday, August 27, 2010
Felt workshops with Leiko
We had a lot of fun and played with new applications of wool for felt over a few days. The work of Leiko Uchiyama was an inspirational background for the workshops. Students were surprised at the patience needed to craft felt lace. I took the various samples made in each class and added some yardage from leftover wool
(and help from a friend) to craft a cute little felt jacket.
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Several women, some from the Berkshires area would like to visit Leiko in Kyoto around October 30. Do you know if she will be there and how I may contact her. thank you.
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