Pat Riesenburger
Pat Riesenburger from Lutz, Florida is a recovering attorney and former retail bead store owner. Pat spends her days doing what she loves… playing with fibres and spreading the sparkle love as a CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador. Life is good at www.urbanstitchstudio.com
Nuno Felted Shawl, Pat Riesenburger
Nuno Felted Shawl (25) All Levels
Take Nuno Felting to a new level with this organic floral fantasy shawl. Learn to use plastic resists and Pre Felt to fashion 3D flowers and vines for a couture quality shawl that sparkles with Swarovski Crystals! Use hand-dyed merino wool, silk chiffon and cotton gauze plus, silk ribbons and hankies, spectacular Swarovski Crystals and other fanciful embellishments to felt an incredible piece of wearable art. The juxtaposition of texture in this piece is truly sublime — a definite statement piece! Choose from a delectable assortment of colour ways and finish your embellishments at home. Kit $45
6 Hour Workshop
Crochet Necklace & Felted Flower, Pat Riesenburger
Crochet Necklace & Felted Flower (25) All Levels
Create a stunning and versatile jewellery ensemble! This bead crochet necklace is dripping with Swarovski Crystal Beads and Pendants is accented by a delicate felted flower enhanced by additional Swarovski Crystals. The flower can be worn separately as a brooch and the necklace easily transforms into a stunning cuff bracelet. Felt this fabulous piece using hand-dyed merino wool, silk threads and ribbons, Swarovski Crystals and other assorted embellishments. Techniques include wet felting, mastering a fibre bezel, embroider and crochet. No previous felting or crochet experience required. Bring: 2mm to 2.5mm crochet hook, a hand towel, task light & smile. Kit $35
4 Hour Workshop
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca