"Life shrinks or expands according to one's courage." Anaïs Nin

Exploring Color For Fiber Artists
with Nita Leland

Of all the means of expression available to fiber artists, color and texture have the greatest impact. The special problems relating to contrasts in color and texture are discussed in this workshop. You will learn color fundamentals that serve as a basis for creative work in fibers: the properties of color, the effects of color contrast and the development of color schemes for fiber art. Nita Leland is the author of Exploring Color and designer and manufacturer of the Nita Leland ™ Color Scheme Selector. yarn color wheel Exploring Color can be done in yarn, fabric or fiber, weaving, knitting and quilting.

Participants provide:

  • sketchbook or notebook
  • yarn or fabric samples for color charts (Bring some to share.)
  • one or two pieces of your fiber work for show-and-tell color critique
  • medium weight illustration board or heavy weight paper for charts (Exploring Color Coloring Book will be available for purchase.)
  • scissors
  • Elmer's glue or acrylic matte medium

You may use Prismacolor colored pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolors, markers or acrylic paints in the colors listed below, plus any earth colors you like. If you work in watermedia, you will also need:

  • white watercolor palette (Speedball ColorWheel is great for color theory)
  • watercolor brush
  • 2 water containers
  • paper towels
  • Colors

What students say about Exploring Color for Fiber Artists Workshop:
  • "No one has ever shown me how to organize colors with fibers before."
  • "At last I understand how to use color schemes."
  • "I can't wait to start using what I've learned in my work."
  • "The triads and limited palettes are a big help."

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