Bernat Klein Foundation Workshop: Creativity, from passion to Business
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 10:00am - 4:30pm
Shetland Museum and Archives
The workshop has been developed for the Foundation by Maija Nygren, who is an independent knitwear designer based in Edinburgh.
The one-day workshop explores the creative partnership between Margaret and Bernat Klein, and their shared dedication in developing the international brand of Bernat Klein. Group discussions and a practical session offer opportunities to share experiences in creativity and business and explore colour use in our individual creative practices.
Examples are drawn from the Klein archive collections at National Museums Scotland and Heriot-Watt University, as well as the 'handling collection' of private donations to the Foundation.
During the workshop Maija shares her creative process, and the way in which the work of Bernat and Margaret Klein has inspired her use of colour and pattern in developing new design ideas. Throughout the workshop there is an opportunity to discuss and share individual creative practice, the motivation behind building a business, and common challenges, as well as moments to reflect on our decision making on colour palettes, the motivation behind these.
Practical sessions are designed to encourage the spontaneous exploration of colour through yarn wraps, colour threading and colour combs, tools to offer freeing and spontaneous colour investigation, aiming to expand our adventures in colour.
We hope to give each participant a chance to connect and collaborate with other creatives whilst providing inspiration for your own work post-workshop.
Category: Arts and Crafts (Adult)