Come along and learn the adorable art of AMIGURUMI WITH RICHARD BOYLE
(The Gay Hooker) and go home with your very own Baby ALIEN. In this
class you will learn the basics of shaping and joining AMIGURUMI
PIECES TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN CROCHETED CUTIES. You will be provided
with the pattern and materials to make and customise your very own
ALIEN BABY.This is a 5 hour workshop with a 1 hour break for lunch at
approx 12:30pm.
TEACHER BIO:
Richard has been designing and making Amigurumi creations for over 15
years and has had his work featured in exhibitions and museums. He
takes his inspiration from Pop and Queer culture and enjoys making
characters which reflect his interests and experiences. Richard also
makes crocheted characters for stop-motion animation and has had his
work shown in film festivals around the world including Tropfest
Junior 2019.
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
All equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor.
Participants can chose to bring their own crochet hooks (3mm - 4mm)
and other equipment they may require (stitch markers, scissors,
needles etc).
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Participants should have a basic understanding of crochet. Stitches
which will be used include Double Crochet (UK/Aus), Double Crochet
Increase, Double Crochet Decrease. The Magic Circle technique will
also be used but is not a requirement for participation. Patterns will
be provided in both UK/Aus terminology and US terminology.
CLASS SIZE:
Minimum of 6 students
Maximum of 12 participants
COST:
$90 per person (plus eventbrite booking fee).
This fee also includes $10 for materials and equipment (as noted
above).
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