ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

This workshop will take place during our annual fall open house! It will cover information on harvesting, processing, and weaving with wild fibers such as vines, bark, and leaves. We will work with material harvested from Hambidge's campus to create several small samples of weaving techniques. While we weave, we will discuss how using invasive and/or native plant material can carry imbue meaning into our work. 

Experience encourage but not required. All experience levels are welcome.

ABOUT ANGELA EASTMAN

Angela Eastman is an artist and teacher from Hillsborough, North Carolina. She holds an MFA in Sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art and completed the Core Fellowship program at Penland School of Crafts, and has participated in residencies at MASS MoCA (MA), Vermont Studio Center (VT), the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild (NY), Sitka Center for Art and Ecology (OR), Talking Dolls (MI), the Ragdale Foundation (IL), and SIM and Nes residencies in Iceland.

In addition to sculptural work, Angela creates jewelry, baskets, furniture, and other home goods through her design business Flag Mountain Studio. Angela also teaches art workshops to adults and youth. She is an advocate for craft education as a vital component of understanding the material world we live in.

ELLIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY: Your primary address must be in Rabun County in order to attend this workshop. You will be asked to show ID with your address upon arriving.

If you are interested in attending but do not reside in Rabun County, please be aware that a monetary fee will apply. Additionally, attendance is subject to approval at the discretion of the instructor.

• Space is limited to 10 participants.

• Each participant must register separately.

• Open to local creatives over the age of 12. 

• Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult. Minors will not be asked for ID; only adults.