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Petals in Pairs: FLORAL DESIGN FOR 2
Feb
15

Petals in Pairs: FLORAL DESIGN FOR 2

Petals in Pairs: Floral Design for 2
$175.00

The price includes accommodations for 2 people.

Please place your order for 1 unit per pair. All children must be attended by an adult partner at all times.

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 2 Hours

Minimum Age: 7 Years (under 15 must be accompanied by an adult)

Instructor: Stacy Wiatrak

Enrollment Closing: 3 Days Prior to Class Date

Bring someone special to this fun bonding workshop! Designed for any kind of pair; adults and children, couples, friends, or family! You will create matching arrangements using premium seasonal flowers and tandem keepsake vases to take home.

Bring your best friend, child, parent, or grandparent for some wonderful quality time while learning the basics of floral arranging from expert floral designer Stacy Wiatrak. She will demonstrate and explain varieties of flowers and the best tricks of the trade.

Make memories together while learning an exciting new skill!

** All tools & materials will be provided by The Forge.

**Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Stacy Wiatrak is a highly accomplished floral designer and instructor who carries multiple distinctions through her professional journey. As the founder of esteemed flower shop Laurel and Leaf, she has specialized in custom arrangements for her impressive client list. Stacy has received accolades for her work, including being listed in the top 20 florists in the South by Southern Living Magazine, named Voter’s Choice in Nashville House and Home Magazine for five consecutive years, and consistently placed in the top three florists on Yelp. Her instructor credentials include workshops for corporate groups, community groups, schools, and even private gatherings. She is now semi-retired and enjoying traveling with her husband.

Read more about Stacy’s accomplishments in Southern Living and House And Home Nashville.

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Linocut Printmaking 101, Part 1
Feb
20

Linocut Printmaking 101, Part 1

Linocut Printmaking 101
$250.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 6 Hours (2 3-hour Weekly Sessions). This class is 2 parts, each a 3-hour session on consecutive weeks. You must attend both dates to complete your project, and you must attend the first day in order to proceed.

Instructor: Sarah Bogdal

In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the exciting world of Linocut Printmaking! Learn how to draw, transfer, carve and print your own design, leaving with your very own carved block and custom prints.

Instructor Sarah Bogdal will take you through a historical perspective of printmaking, relief and linocut, moving on to an in-depth look at materials, and finally guiding you through the process of successful carving and printing.

Students will leave with their own carved block, three custom prints created from the block, and resourceful materials distributed in the class for ongoing reference.

No prior experience required, open to all levels.

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the instructor:

Sarah Bogdal is a printmaker living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. Her practice is shaped by the joy of the process: every linoleum block is a visual puzzle of light, texture, and space. She earned her BFA from Watkins College of Art in 2018 and has since exhibited her work in 16 states, tabled at dozens of art markets across the Southeast, and regularly hosts workshops to recruit others into the cult that is print. Sarah's goal is for each print to lie just shy of disorienting—visually dense enough to require a second look, rewarding those who let themselves linger. You can view her work at www.spaghettibolognese.work, or on Instagram @spaghetti_bolognese

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Linocut Printmaking 101, Part 2
Feb
27

Linocut Printmaking 101, Part 2

Linocut Printmaking 101
$250.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 6 Hours (2 3-hour Weekly Sessions). This class is 2 parts, each a 3-hour session on consecutive weeks. You must attend both dates to complete your project, and you must attend the first day in order to proceed.

Instructor: Sarah Bogdal

In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the exciting world of Linocut Printmaking! Learn how to draw, transfer, carve and print your own design, leaving with your very own carved block and custom prints.

Instructor Sarah Bogdal will take you through a historical perspective of printmaking, relief and linocut, moving on to an in-depth look at materials, and finally guiding you through the process of successful carving and printing.

Students will leave with their own carved block, three custom prints created from the block, and resourceful materials distributed in the class for ongoing reference.

No prior experience required, open to all levels.

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the instructor:

Sarah Bogdal is a printmaker living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. Her practice is shaped by the joy of the process: every linoleum block is a visual puzzle of light, texture, and space. She earned her BFA from Watkins College of Art in 2018 and has since exhibited her work in 16 states, tabled at dozens of art markets across the Southeast, and regularly hosts workshops to recruit others into the cult that is print. Sarah's goal is for each print to lie just shy of disorienting—visually dense enough to require a second look, rewarding those who let themselves linger. You can view her work at www.spaghettibolognese.work, or on Instagram @spaghetti_bolognese

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Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
Mar
7

Floor Loom Weaving Workshop

Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
$175.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 3 hours

Instructor: Jennifer Fleischer

Ever been curious about Floor Loom Weaving? Now is your opportunity to try one!

In this 3-hour workshop, you will have the chance to try weaving in a small intimate setting. Held at Ibu Textiles Studio in The Forge, we will be working on a Wolf Pup loom that has already been set up. Each student will take turns weaving different patterns, walking away with a sampler of their own. We will discuss how a floor loom operates, reading patterns, and the intricacies of setting one up.

This workshop does not include setting up a floor loom, but will discuss how it is accomplished.

Intended for those interested in Floor Loom Weaving, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore the craft without dedicating time and money to doing it on your own.

**Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the Instructor:

Fiber artist Jennifer Fleischer is the owner and founder of Ibu Textiles, a line of woven products created in Nashville, TN. She designs and weaves each unique piece by hand. With the use of floor and frame looms, she blends traditional and experimental techniques. Her current work exhibits a strong design aesthetic inspired by Jennifer’s experiences seeking peace and calm in an urban environment. Traveling plays a vital role in her inspiration as well, as the brand’s name itself, Ibu, means ‘Mother’ in Indonesian. Originally from New York, Jennifer happily calls Nashville home with her husband, Nate, multiple plants and more yarn than she knows what to do with. You can find her work at IbuTextiles.com and on Instagram @Ibu_Textiles

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Mar
19

Teen Floral Design Workshop

Teen Floral Design Workshop
$98.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 2.5 Hours

Age Range: 12-18 Years

Instructor: Stacy Wiatrak

Relax after school and learn the basics of floral design in this teen geared workshop! Create a take-home floral arrangement from seasonal flowers. Expert instructor Stacy Wiatrak will guide you through the process to understanding arrangements and completing your own unique vision.

**All tools and materials will be provided by The Forge.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Stacy Wiatrak is a highly accomplished floral designer and instructor who carries multiple distinctions through her professional journey. As the founder of esteemed flower shop Laurel and Leaf, she has specialized in custom arrangements for her impressive client list. Stacy has received accolades for her work, including being listed in the top 20 florists in the South by Southern Living Magazine, named Voter’s Choice in Nashville House and Home Magazine for five consecutive years, and consistently placed in the top three florists on Yelp. Her instructor credentials include workshops for corporate groups, community groups, schools, and even private gatherings. She is now semi-retired and enjoying traveling with her husband.

Read more about Stacy’s accomplishments in Southern Living and House And Home Nashville.

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Apr
20

Teen Floral Design Workshop

Teen Floral Design Workshop
$98.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 2.5 Hours

Age Range: 12-18 Years

Instructor: Stacy Wiatrak

Relax after school and learn the basics of floral design in this teen geared workshop! Create a take-home floral arrangement from seasonal flowers. Expert instructor Stacy Wiatrak will guide you through the process to understanding arrangements and completing your own unique vision.

**All tools and materials will be provided by The Forge.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Stacy Wiatrak is a highly accomplished floral designer and instructor who carries multiple distinctions through her professional journey. As the founder of esteemed flower shop Laurel and Leaf, she has specialized in custom arrangements for her impressive client list. Stacy has received accolades for her work, including being listed in the top 20 florists in the South by Southern Living Magazine, named Voter’s Choice in Nashville House and Home Magazine for five consecutive years, and consistently placed in the top three florists on Yelp. Her instructor credentials include workshops for corporate groups, community groups, schools, and even private gatherings. She is now semi-retired and enjoying traveling with her husband.

Read more about Stacy’s accomplishments in Southern Living and House And Home Nashville.

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Weaving for Beginners
Apr
26

Weaving for Beginners

Weaving for Beginners
$200.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 4 hours

Instructor: Jennifer Fleischer

Join us for a relaxing, creative afternoon and learn the basics of Tapestry Weaving! In this beginner workshop you will acquire all the skills you need to create and design your very own textile. You even get to take home your own loom, so that you can continue your weaving journey.

In this workshop you will learn:

  •  All about looms and the tools associated with weaving

  •  The difference between the warp and weft and how to set up a loom

  •  All the various stitches including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots

  •  How to add fringe and tassels

  •  How to incorporate a variety of fiber weights and textures

  •  How to plan and execute your own design

**Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the Instructor:

Fiber artist Jennifer Fleischer is the owner and founder of Ibu Textiles, a line of woven products created in Nashville, TN. She designs and weaves each unique piece by hand. With the use of floor and frame looms, she blends traditional and experimental techniques. Her current work exhibits a strong design aesthetic inspired by Jennifer’s experiences seeking peace and calm in an urban environment. Traveling plays a vital role in her inspiration as well, as the brand’s name itself, Ibu, means ‘Mother’ in Indonesian. Originally from New York, Jennifer happily calls Nashville home with her husband, Nate, multiple plants and more yarn than she knows what to do with. You can find her work at IbuTextiles.com and on Instagram @Ibu_Textiles

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Weaving for Beginners
Jul
18

Weaving for Beginners

Weaving for Beginners
$200.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 4 hours

Instructor: Jennifer Fleischer

Join us for a relaxing, creative afternoon and learn the basics of Tapestry Weaving! In this beginner workshop you will acquire all the skills you need to create and design your very own textile. You even get to take home your own loom, so that you can continue your weaving journey.

In this workshop you will learn:

  •  All about looms and the tools associated with weaving

  •  The difference between the warp and weft and how to set up a loom

  •  All the various stitches including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots

  •  How to add fringe and tassels

  •  How to incorporate a variety of fiber weights and textures

  •  How to plan and execute your own design

**Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the Instructor:

Fiber artist Jennifer Fleischer is the owner and founder of Ibu Textiles, a line of woven products created in Nashville, TN. She designs and weaves each unique piece by hand. With the use of floor and frame looms, she blends traditional and experimental techniques. Her current work exhibits a strong design aesthetic inspired by Jennifer’s experiences seeking peace and calm in an urban environment. Traveling plays a vital role in her inspiration as well, as the brand’s name itself, Ibu, means ‘Mother’ in Indonesian. Originally from New York, Jennifer happily calls Nashville home with her husband, Nate, multiple plants and more yarn than she knows what to do with. You can find her work at IbuTextiles.com and on Instagram @Ibu_Textiles

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Intro to Floral Design
Feb
7

Intro to Floral Design

Intro to Floral Design
$175.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 3 Hours

Minimum Age: 12 Years

Instructor: Stacy Wiatrak

Learn the theories and concepts utilized in professional floral design, and create your own take-home floral arrangement from flowers of seasonal varieties and colors.

Instructor Stacy Wiatrak will discuss and demonstrate how to employ each element using a variety of materials, as well as specifics about the care and handling of various florals and greenery.

**All tools and materials will be provided by The Forge.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Stacy Wiatrak is a highly accomplished floral designer and instructor who carries multiple distinctions through her professional journey. As the founder of esteemed flower shop Laurel and Leaf, she has specialized in custom arrangements for her impressive client list. Stacy has received accolades for her work, including being listed in the top 20 florists in the South by Southern Living Magazine, named Voter’s Choice in Nashville House and Home Magazine for five consecutive years, and consistently placed in the top three florists on Yelp. Her instructor credentials include workshops for corporate groups, community groups, schools, and even private gatherings. She is now semi-retired and enjoying traveling with her husband.

Read more about Stacy’s accomplishments in Southern Living and House And Home Nashville.

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Linocut Printmaking 101, Part 1
Jan
29

Linocut Printmaking 101, Part 1

Linocut Printmaking 101
$250.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 6 Hours (2 3-hour Weekly Sessions). This class is 2 parts, each a 3-hour session on consecutive weeks. You must attend both dates to complete your project, and you must attend the first day in order to proceed.

Instructor: Sarah Bogdal

In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the exciting world of Linocut Printmaking! Learn how to draw, transfer, carve and print your own design, leaving with your very own carved block and custom prints.

Instructor Sarah Bogdal will take you through a historical perspective of printmaking, relief and linocut, moving on to an in-depth look at materials, and finally guiding you through the process of successful carving and printing.

Students will leave with their own carved block, three custom prints created from the block, and resourceful materials distributed in the class for ongoing reference.

No prior experience required, open to all levels.

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the instructor:

Sarah Bogdal is a printmaker living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. Her practice is shaped by the joy of the process: every linoleum block is a visual puzzle of light, texture, and space. She earned her BFA from Watkins College of Art in 2018 and has since exhibited her work in 16 states, tabled at dozens of art markets across the Southeast, and regularly hosts workshops to recruit others into the cult that is print. Sarah's goal is for each print to lie just shy of disorienting—visually dense enough to require a second look, rewarding those who let themselves linger. You can view her work at www.spaghettibolognese.work, or on Instagram @spaghetti_bolognese

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Intro to Floral Design
Jan
17

Intro to Floral Design

Intro to Floral Design
$175.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 3 Hours

Minimum Age: 12 Years

Instructor: Stacy Wiatrak

Learn the theories and concepts utilized in professional floral design, and create your own take-home floral arrangement from flowers of seasonal varieties and colors.

Instructor Stacy Wiatrak will discuss and demonstrate how to employ each element using a variety of materials, as well as specifics about the care and handling of various florals and greenery.

**All tools and materials will be provided by The Forge.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Stacy Wiatrak is a highly accomplished floral designer and instructor who carries multiple distinctions through her professional journey. As the founder of esteemed flower shop Laurel and Leaf, she has specialized in custom arrangements for her impressive client list. Stacy has received accolades for her work, including being listed in the top 20 florists in the South by Southern Living Magazine, named Voter’s Choice in Nashville House and Home Magazine for five consecutive years, and consistently placed in the top three florists on Yelp. Her instructor credentials include workshops for corporate groups, community groups, schools, and even private gatherings. She is now semi-retired and enjoying traveling with her husband.

Read more about Stacy’s accomplishments in Southern Living and House And Home Nashville.

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Weaving for Beginners
Jan
10

Weaving for Beginners

Weaving for Beginners
$200.00

Level: Beginner

Approx. Duration: 4 hours

Instructor: Jennifer Fleischer

Join us for a relaxing, creative afternoon and learn the basics of Tapestry Weaving! In this beginner workshop you will acquire all the skills you need to create and design your very own textile. You even get to take home your own loom, so that you can continue your weaving journey.

In this workshop you will learn:

  •  All about looms and the tools associated with weaving

  •  The difference between the warp and weft and how to set up a loom

  •  All the various stitches including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots

  •  How to add fringe and tassels

  •  How to incorporate a variety of fiber weights and textures

  •  How to plan and execute your own design

**Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

About the Instructor:

Fiber artist Jennifer Fleischer is the owner and founder of Ibu Textiles, a line of woven products created in Nashville, TN. She designs and weaves each unique piece by hand. With the use of floor and frame looms, she blends traditional and experimental techniques. Her current work exhibits a strong design aesthetic inspired by Jennifer’s experiences seeking peace and calm in an urban environment. Traveling plays a vital role in her inspiration as well, as the brand’s name itself, Ibu, means ‘Mother’ in Indonesian. Originally from New York, Jennifer happily calls Nashville home with her husband, Nate, multiple plants and more yarn than she knows what to do with. You can find her work at IbuTextiles.com and on Instagram @Ibu_Textiles

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