FiberLab is coming to Patreon!
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Beginning May 1, 2021, I will be offering exclusive memberships to some very exciting online FiberLab programs
Allow me to introduce you to Patreon. It is a company that provides a platform for creatives to offer quality content as a subscription service. This helps artists earn a monthly income in return for giving rewards and perks to their subscribers.
Subscribers choose from a selection of many levels of support. Each tier provides a variety of content beginning with a patron-only social page, to exclusive behind-the-scenes vlogs, tutorial videos, sharing support groups, private consults, plus online exhibition events.
Patrons will experience my imagination and knowledge of innovative handwork techniques. Felting, dyeing, shibori, embroidery, tapestry, coiling, rice vessels, surface design, printing, weaving, alternative materials, product reviews and artist interviews are some of the areas we'll be probing. In exchange FiberLab Patreon will allow me to concentrate on teaching, add more time in the studio for R&D, improve the quality of the online content I'll be sharing with patrons and expand our community of creators.
Follow me on Instagram and Facebook as we approach the May 1 launch. I'll be posting some snippets of content that is sitting and waiting for the early subscribers.
Allow me to introduce you to Patreon. It is a company that provides a platform for creatives to offer quality content as a subscription service. This helps artists earn a monthly income in return for giving rewards and perks to their subscribers.
Subscribers choose from a selection of many levels of support. Each tier provides a variety of content beginning with a patron-only social page, to exclusive behind-the-scenes vlogs, tutorial videos, sharing support groups, private consults, plus online exhibition events.
Patrons will experience my imagination and knowledge of innovative handwork techniques. Felting, dyeing, shibori, embroidery, tapestry, coiling, rice vessels, surface design, printing, weaving, alternative materials, product reviews and artist interviews are some of the areas we'll be probing. In exchange FiberLab Patreon will allow me to concentrate on teaching, add more time in the studio for R&D, improve the quality of the online content I'll be sharing with patrons and expand our community of creators.
Follow me on Instagram and Facebook as we approach the May 1 launch. I'll be posting some snippets of content that is sitting and waiting for the early subscribers.
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.” Colella 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 artists are 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.
Artists: Tori Costa, Judith Felton, Molly Foley, Rebekah Lord Gardiner, Meck Groot, Denise Howard, Cindy Kennelly, Jean Masland, Charlotte Moore, Amy Pett, Stacey Piwinski, Ellen Solari, Caron Tabb, Dayna Talbot, Rebecca McGee Tuck, Cynthia Donnelly Walat, Karen Weinhaus and Rochelle Zohn.
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.