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Lace Knitting 
The most complex lace patterns come together in fabric that provides warmth and comfort with just a gentle drape of cloth over our shoulders. The subtle whisper of a glorious lace piece has the power to relieve and restore, to generate wonder and creativity. The interplay of positive and negative, of holes and solid background, of art and arithmetic, of flowers and geometry can leave a lace knitter breathless. During this intensive three-day workshop, participants will explore the glory of expression through lace knitting. Students will work through the complexity of organizing holes into lacy openwork fabric and apply these skills to capelet designs. Day one begins with the foundation of lace construction.Participants will knit a sampler of basic lace patterns. On day two they will complete complex lace samples and then begin the design process. Day three brings all the elements together as students begin working on their unique piece. Basic knitting skills are required for this workshop. Lab fee includes all materials necessary to finish the class project. Venessa will also be teaching the Knit Felt Embellish workshops. Venessa Bentley Venessa Bentley grew up knitting and stitching and now works as an instructor, designer, and consultant in the needle, fibre, and textile arts. Venessa graduated from the Textile Arts Diploma Program at Capilano College. She also holds a Bacheloršs Degree, a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Fine Arts Education, and a Professional Teaching Certificate from Simon Fraser University. She is currently working on her Master Spinner certificate through Olds College, Alberta. Venessa serves on the Board of Directors for Circle Craft, is a member of the Langley Weavers and Spinners Guild, the Canadian Guild of Knitters, and the Westcoast Knitters, the Knitting Guild of America, and the Surface Design Association. She works from her own studio and the Working Hands Fibre Arts Studio on Granville Island.
© Maiwa Handprints Ltd. 2008.
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