Sculptural Knitting and Fiber Art with Lori
Dive into the magical and meditative world of knitting with renowned fiber artist and knitter, Lori. Learn to transform yarn into sculptural or wearable creations in her old barn studio surrounded by vineyards, redwood forests, coastal trails and farm-to-table cuisine in Sonoma.
- Breakfast, Snacks, Coffee, & Tea
Pricing
- One Guest
- USD $1300
- Additional guest(s) (max 2)
- USD $360
Accommodation
- One Guest
- USD $690
- Additional guest(s)
- USD $500
Meet the Artist
Lori is a knitter, fiber artist, and educator. Rooted in the universal textile traditions, Lori has been working with fiber since the age of twelve. Growing up in San Francisco, she was inspired by the flourishing textile communities of Fiber Works and Pacific Basin textile schools and mentored by revolutionary artists like Barbara Sharcroft and Lillian Elliot. After her degree in Textiles, she studied Sculpture and since then has been creating artworks, exhibiting, and teaching students to find their creative voice.
She works with classic knitting and experimental techniques and loves unusual recycled materials. The repetitive and meditative processes of knitting, felt making, crocheting, coiling, and hand sewing are her ways of manifesting her artistic voice and defining her artistic language. She is inspired by organic forms, nature, trees, birds, and the human body –that to her represent the entwined relationships between birth and death. She also feels connected to the millions of people who work with their hands to create something out of nothing.
She loves sharing her joy of working with yarn, exploring, and creating with the endless possibilities of knitting and crocheting. “It is always wonderful to work with kindred spirits and to encourage their innate creativity.”, says Lori.
She works with classic knitting and experimental techniques and loves unusual recycled materials. The repetitive and meditative processes of knitting, felt making, crocheting, coiling, and hand sewing are her ways of manifesting her artistic voice and defining her artistic language. She is inspired by organic forms, nature, trees, birds, and the human body –that to her represent the entwined relationships between birth and death. She also feels connected to the millions of people who work with their hands to create something out of nothing.
She loves sharing her joy of working with yarn, exploring, and creating with the endless possibilities of knitting and crocheting. “It is always wonderful to work with kindred spirits and to encourage their innate creativity.”, says Lori.
VAWAA Includes:
- Design a clothing, blanket, or free-form art piece inspired by nature, inner life experiences, and beautiful yarns.
- Deepen connection by finding personal stories and meaning in working and a free way of mixing materials and traditional techniques.
- Play by bending the knitting "rules" and a lot of experimentation.
- Explore colorwork knitting techniques like Fair isle, Intarsia and Entrelac, as well as cables and textured stitches.
- If time permits, create sculptural forms using an i-cord, making balls, picking up stitches and working in different directions.
- All tools and materials. You can purchase needles and exotic fibers to take home for an additional fee.
- Visit Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.
- Visit local artist studios and yarn stores.
- Hiking in the Sonoma regional park.
- Possibilities for wine tasting with a curated list of local winemakers and yoga by the swimming pool if staying with Lori.
Stay at Lori's
Stay in guest cabanas in the middle of a vineyard on Lori's property. There are two cabanas, each with a queen bed. One cabana has an attached bathroom, and the other cabana's bathroom is outside the room but close. Relax in a gorgeous outdoor seating area by the swimming pool and in the company of Lori's dog if you feel comfortable. Light breakfast is included.
Explore Sonoma
Sonoma County’s wine country is a place to slow down, connect to the land and unwind with a glass of wine in hand and the redwoods as a backdrop. From orchards to tasting rooms, coastal towns, and wild places, Sonoma Country is known for its down-to-earth rustic vibes, celebrated farm-to-table cuisine, and beautiful hiking trails through vineyards and along the bays and beaches of the Pacific.
Lori lives in the middle of a vineyard and has a studio in an old barn, a perfect setting in this wondrous place. You can fly into San Francisco or Oakland and drive about an hour and a half to Sonoma.
Lori lives in the middle of a vineyard and has a studio in an old barn, a perfect setting in this wondrous place. You can fly into San Francisco or Oakland and drive about an hour and a half to Sonoma.
Additional Details
The best time to visit Sonoma is March through May or August through October which is also the region's harvest season.
This VAWAA can be extended for up to 5 days. Please ask when you send your booking request.
Kids and seniors are welcome. Being able to knit is useful but not required. Lori also has one dog on the property. If you are allergic to dogs, please bring suitable medication before you arrive.
Lori speaks English.
This VAWAA can be extended for up to 5 days. Please ask when you send your booking request.
Kids and seniors are welcome. Being able to knit is useful but not required. Lori also has one dog on the property. If you are allergic to dogs, please bring suitable medication before you arrive.
Lori speaks English.
Guest Reviews
Elizabeth D., United States
Lori is wonderful - I wish I could give her more than five stars. We worked each day at her studio table, surrounded by yarns, tools, and Lori’s own art. She is the most generous of teachers. She gave me new technical skills, guidance for designing projects, and shared ways of thinking about art and an artist’s life. She read aloud to me each day from books in her library. In addition to explor Read more
Roberta R., United States
This time with Lori was just what I needed. She supported my current art work while giving me ideas on how to expand. She was friendly and generous with her space, her time and her experience.
Bonnie F., United States
My time with Lori was quite memorable, starting with a welcome gift of lavender from her garden and ending with my completed fiber art project! Along the way I learned new fiber techniques (crocheting) and perfected some already familiar ones (knitting).
It was all very fun!
