Teva Durham's Groundbreaking Design Support

This class offers guided inspiration to hone an individual voice and signature design style. There will be monthly themes to explore and creativity exercises that draw on various disciplines and make use of improvisation, clustering etc. We will also share stumbling blocks in the design process, difficult decisions and breakthrough moments.

It can be lonely trying to make your mark as a handknit designer: knitting and drafting patterns into the wee hours, trying to answer the call of the yarn, hit a trend, fill a niche, heed the voices in your head and please that inscrutable editor or fickle Raveler. Sure, there are specific workshops taught by popular designers, mostly dealing with math or construction. Also, there are forums on Ravelry and groups on Facebook that can answer some questions but often these seem filled with publicity seekers or by lurkers who are looking to flame someone. But where can a knit designer find support and the opportunity to grow and share insight with budding and seasoned designers

Much as in a writers’ workshop, each member will have a scheduled opportunity to share and receive constructive critique. We will also hone our critical skills to understand what we feel works and why. Members will sign confidentiality agreements and pledge to be respectful, but to offer true opinions as this will not be mere show and tell. Members will have the opportunity to have their projects published and will receive a yarn discount.

Note: When registering for this class, remember, you are committing to a 3 month program. You can start your cycle whenever you want but must attend every
2nd and 4thSunday of the month for the formal group session; The 1st and 3rd sundays are optional drop in for specific feedback, skill-building or critique from Teva.