Workshops with Molly Elkind
I have a Master's Degree in Art with a focus on fiber and over 30 years' experience making fiber art in various mediums, ranging from weaving to quilting, collage, bead embroidery, paper-making, and mixed media work. For over 35 years I have taught students of all ages. I am passionate about sharing my expertise to help other fiber artists become better and more confident makers in their own favorite medium. Read more about Molly.
I am happy to adapt my lectures and workshops to suit the needs of your group. Please contact me to discuss and to schedule.
Using Photographs to Design Tapestry, Las Arañas guild, Albuquerque, January 2023
Browse my teaching offerings below; click on the blue-highlighted class titles for a link to more info.
Many classes can be taught either virtually via Zoom or in person; see descriptions below.
Current teaching schedule: HERE FAQs about fees, supplies, etc: HERE
Testimonials from students: Michiele Elliott wrote this blog post (look for post dated July 3, 2019) about her experience in Collage to Tapestry Cartoon. Kennita Tully shared this blog post. More testimonials: Click HERE
Questions? Let's talk! Contact me and we'll set up a phone call.
NEW! Weaving Landscape in Tapestry (6-hour design workshop). Virtual or In person. How can we convey in tapestry the meaning and power that a particular place has for us? Start with your own photo or sketch as inspiration and explore a wide range of approaches to designing your tapestry. Give and receive feedback on designs in progress among the class.
SkyGrass, tapestry (c) 2021 by Molly Elkind
Finding my Voice in Fiber (60-minute PowerPoint Lecture/Trunk Show). Virtual or In Person. Enjoy a close-up look at several of Molly's artworks in a variety of fiber media and view a slide show of her path through quilts, papermaking, dyeing, embroidery and mixed media to her current focus, tapestry weaving.
Contemporary Tapestry Scene: Trends & Traditions (60-minute Powerpoint lecture/discussion). Virtual or In Person. Whether you weave tapestry or just want to know more about it, this slide show will make you a more informed viewer of today's incredibly diverse tapestry scene.
Ash Wednesday, tapestry (c) 2022, Molly Elkind
Collage: Design Tool and Art Form (3-hour seminar including PowerPoint lecture and hands-on paper collage work) In Person. Learn why collage has been such a popular and powerful way of making art in the modern world--and how it can be a key part of your own design practice, whatever your fiber medium. Make your own collages using fun prompts and a variety of materials.
MountainGramaGrass, collage, tapestry, detail (c) 2022 Molly Elkind
Using Photographs to Design for Tapestry (6-hours: PowerPoint Lecture and hands-on design work, optional sample weaving) Virtual or In Person. Most of us carry a smartphone with us everywhere, and we have lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? In this class you'll discover how to distill the essence of a photo you love, to convey the mood or idea you have in mind.
Indian Paintbrush, (c) Molly Elkind
Collage to Cartoon . . . and Beyond! In Person. 18-hour/3-day PowerPoint lecture, design work and optional weaving. This is the new, expanded version of Molly's popular Collage to Tapestry Cartoon workshop. Veterans of that class and new students will both find it useful. This class includes making your own patterned papers for collage, exploring mark-making, and refining your collage for weaving. Investigate open warps, irregular edges, stitch and mixed media to bring a collage feel to your weaving. Leave with a cartoon ready to weave.
Peachtree Boogie Woogie, (c) 2018, Molly Elkind
I have a Master's Degree in Art with a focus on fiber and over 30 years' experience making fiber art in various mediums, ranging from weaving to quilting, collage, bead embroidery, paper-making, and mixed media work. For over 35 years I have taught students of all ages. I am passionate about sharing my expertise to help other fiber artists become better and more confident makers in their own favorite medium. Read more about Molly.
I am happy to adapt my lectures and workshops to suit the needs of your group. Please contact me to discuss and to schedule.
Using Photographs to Design Tapestry, Las Arañas guild, Albuquerque, January 2023
Browse my teaching offerings below; click on the blue-highlighted class titles for a link to more info.
Many classes can be taught either virtually via Zoom or in person; see descriptions below.
Current teaching schedule: HERE FAQs about fees, supplies, etc: HERE
Testimonials from students: Michiele Elliott wrote this blog post (look for post dated July 3, 2019) about her experience in Collage to Tapestry Cartoon. Kennita Tully shared this blog post. More testimonials: Click HERE
Questions? Let's talk! Contact me and we'll set up a phone call.
NEW! Weaving Landscape in Tapestry (6-hour design workshop). Virtual or In person. How can we convey in tapestry the meaning and power that a particular place has for us? Start with your own photo or sketch as inspiration and explore a wide range of approaches to designing your tapestry. Give and receive feedback on designs in progress among the class.
SkyGrass, tapestry (c) 2021 by Molly ElkindFinding my Voice in Fiber (60-minute PowerPoint Lecture/Trunk Show). Virtual or In Person. Enjoy a close-up look at several of Molly's artworks in a variety of fiber media and view a slide show of her path through quilts, papermaking, dyeing, embroidery and mixed media to her current focus, tapestry weaving.
Contemporary Tapestry Scene: Trends & Traditions (60-minute Powerpoint lecture/discussion). Virtual or In Person. Whether you weave tapestry or just want to know more about it, this slide show will make you a more informed viewer of today's incredibly diverse tapestry scene.
Ash Wednesday, tapestry (c) 2022, Molly ElkindCollage: Design Tool and Art Form (3-hour seminar including PowerPoint lecture and hands-on paper collage work) In Person. Learn why collage has been such a popular and powerful way of making art in the modern world--and how it can be a key part of your own design practice, whatever your fiber medium. Make your own collages using fun prompts and a variety of materials.
MountainGramaGrass, collage, tapestry, detail (c) 2022 Molly Elkind
Using Photographs to Design for Tapestry (6-hours: PowerPoint Lecture and hands-on design work, optional sample weaving) Virtual or In Person. Most of us carry a smartphone with us everywhere, and we have lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? In this class you'll discover how to distill the essence of a photo you love, to convey the mood or idea you have in mind.
Indian Paintbrush, (c) Molly ElkindCollage to Cartoon . . . and Beyond! In Person. 18-hour/3-day PowerPoint lecture, design work and optional weaving. This is the new, expanded version of Molly's popular Collage to Tapestry Cartoon workshop. Veterans of that class and new students will both find it useful. This class includes making your own patterned papers for collage, exploring mark-making, and refining your collage for weaving. Investigate open warps, irregular edges, stitch and mixed media to bring a collage feel to your weaving. Leave with a cartoon ready to weave.
Peachtree Boogie Woogie, (c) 2018, Molly Elkind