FiberLab
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Recognizing a need for a new form of learning and community, in 2015 I founded FiberLab, a place to expand knowledge, skills and, most importantly, creativity. Its members experiment with material and process while developing strong personal connections within a supportive community.
Working with different mediums can be expensive and precious, inhibiting the ability to relax and “let it all go.” FiberLab provides access to materials and tools, encourages the freedom to play and be brave and inspires members to follow their instincts. The group started calling it FiberLab after a few sessions because of its shared, inquisitively open and experimental approach. There are no wrong answers in the “Lab” because all efforts, even those that end unexpectedly, are successful in advancing knowledge and enhancing discovery.
Artists’ work is often solitary and there is much discussion about the benefits of art communities for the health and wellbeing of individuals. Each member brings different experiences and skillsets that add to the diversity of the mix. The group is invested in each other’s objectives while encouraging risk-taking in the development of a personal voice.
The works of 18 FiberLabbers were recently featured in The Chemistry of FiberLab, with pieces that investigate the processes used in mixed media 2D, 3D, painting, printmaking, needle arts, surface design, felting, dyeing and more.
The Chemistry of FiberLab - Exhibition at LexArt March 14-April 4, 2021
Virtual Tour
FiberLab Documentary
Catalog
Artscope
Read more about FiberLab from this great article in the Fall 2018 Surface Design Journal.
"That was great fun!
And it raised a bunch of
interesting possibilities.
Thank you Jodi for setting
my mind on fire.”
"Such a FUN class. Jodi is
a wonderful teacher!"
"Thank you so much for a spontaneous, creative, and inspiring workshop... onto bead making…” "I really enjoyed this workshop. Learned many things using things already on hand. This is a perfect workshop for zoom platform. Highly recommend.”
"Thank you so much for a spontaneous, creative, and inspiring workshop... onto bead making…” "I really enjoyed this workshop. Learned many things using things already on hand. This is a perfect workshop for zoom platform. Highly recommend.”
Fiber Jewelry
Dates: August 5-8, 2021 - In person
Location: Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
Make fiberart jewelry using embroidery, sculptural crochet, weaving, wrapping, felting and beading. We’ll repurpose clothing fabrics, novelty fibers, wire and found objects and transform them into enchanting charms.
This will be a 4-day immersion experimenting with technique and material. You will create a series of textile embellished bobbles, a custom chain out of wire and then assemble it all into a necklace, amulet pin and any more combinations that you design.
All levels welcome. We will not be covering beginning knitting/crochet, so knowledge of these ahead of time helpful but not necessary. – there are other fabulous techniques we can substitute with that require no previous experience.
This will be a 4-day immersion experimenting with technique and material. You will create a series of textile embellished bobbles, a custom chain out of wire and then assemble it all into a necklace, amulet pin and any more combinations that you design.
All levels welcome. We will not be covering beginning knitting/crochet, so knowledge of these ahead of time helpful but not necessary. – there are other fabulous techniques we can substitute with that require no previous experience.
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Soft Sculpture
Dates: August 28-30, 2021 - In person
Location: Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
Create your own fantasy creature that reflects your unique self. We begin by deconstructing stuffed toys, and then reconstruct into imaginary figures. You will learn about embroidery, stuffing, sewing, needlefelting, painting, employing found objects, application of mixed materials and more. No experience necessary. There will be time for individual instruction for any techniques that are new for you. Includes a review of examples from both history and contemporary art.