Natural + Alternative Fiber Weaving and Exploration
Session 2 | June 22–July 4
Untitled by Sarah Sockbeson, 2023. Aluminum house siding, found vinyl, enamel spray paint, found plastic, and faux leather, 12” × 12” × 12”. Museum purchase from the Jetté Acquisitions Fund, 2023. Image courtesy of the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, ME.
Immerse yourself in the freedom and versatility of basket, textile, and fiber weaving. With a focus on sustainability and resourcefulness, learn to weave using a variety of natural and alternative materials, allowing creativity to guide the process. Techniques like plaiting, twining, and coiling will be demonstrated. Possible projects include mini pack baskets, woven sculptures, bowls, and wearable art. Explore weaving with molds, other armature structures, square and round bottom techniques, and scaling the size of your work. This workshop fosters creativity, resourcefulness, and experimentation. All levels welcome.
Sarah Sockbeson (she/her) is an award-winning Penobscot basketmaker and culture-bearing artist, born on Indian Island, home of her Penobscot ancestors. Sockbeson spent much of her formative years in Brooklin, ME, graduating from Deer Isle-Stonington High School. As a Wabanaki community member with deep roots in traditional craftsmanship, her contemporary work is driven by a commitment to sustainable practices and imaginative use of alternative materials. Sockbeson mentors and inspires students to explore weaving without boundaries, integrating traditional techniques with innovative approaches, and addressing current environmental issues through art.