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As part of the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project the IFF hosts workshops and lectures to teach the techniques of hyperbolic crochet and to introduce the Reef project. Workshops have been held in London, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Rancho Cucamonga, and other cities. Crocheters at all levels of experience are welcome, from first-time novices to experienced experts. No prior crochet skill is required but if you are skilled you'll pick up the possibilities quickly. Workshops are conducted by IFF reef-wranglers-in-chief, Margaret Wertheim and Christine Wertheim. Events begin with a talk introducing the subject of hyperbolic geometry and its manifestations in the marine world. We proceed from there to learn the craft of hyperbolic crochet, originally discovered by mathematician Dr. Daina Taimina. As the afternoon progresses participants begin to make their own models and explore the endless variations this technique allows. Everyone is encouraged to pursue their own creative instincts and we are continually amazed at the innovations our crafters come up with. |
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2009 REEF WORKSHOP AND LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Sydney, Australia - Powerhouse Museum Date: Saturday June 13, 2009 Christine will present a crochet reef workshop at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum. The workshop is to assist with the construction of the Sydney Reef, which will be exhibited at the Powerhouse during Australian Science Week in August. The Sydney Reef is being spearheaded by the art collective In Stitches. Santa Monica, CA - Track 16 Gallery Date: Saturday Jan 17, 2009 In conjunction with the Crochet Reef exhibition at Track 16 Gallery, Margaret and Christine will lead a workshop in crocheting plastic bags. The Wertheims will discuss the plastic component of the Reef Project and their own midden of plastic trash that occupies one corner of the Track 16 exhibition. SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Scottsdale Civic Center Date: Saturday December 13, 2008 Date: Sunday December 14, 2008 This weekend, Margaret will present a lecture on the Crochet Reef Project and host two crochet workshops (on both Saturday and Sunday) to begin the process of making an Arizona Reef. The Arizona Reef will be exhibited in conjunction with the full Crochet Reef at the Scottsdale Cultural Center in 2009.
WASHINGTON DC - Smithsonian Workshop: 2:30-5pm In the Smithsonian's newly opened museum of the sea, the Sant Ocean Hall, Margaret will present a talk on the Crochet Reef Project in conjunction with Smithonian coral reef scientist Dr Nancy Knowlton. Following the talk, will be a workshop to begin the process of making a DC Reef. LOS ANGELES, LACMA In these workshops Margaret and Christine will focus on techniques for crocheting plastic, particularly plastic shopping bags. The goal here is to make models that can be incorporated in the IFF's giant trash-based Toxic Reef. The Toxic Reef, along with the rest of the Crochet Reef, will be exhibited at Track 16 gallery in Santa Monica in early 2009. Models created in this event will be included in the show. The event is part of the all-day cycle of LACMA activities organized by Machine Project. LONDON, Southbank Center LONDON, Southbank Center On both days Margaret will lead a workshop in conjunction with the creation of the UK Reef. NEW YORK, Manhattan - Knitty City Barbara Van Elsen of the New York Crochet Guild will lead a workshop in conjunction with the creation of The New York Reef. Knitty City is owned by world renouned crocheter Pearl Chin, whom we thank for hosting this event. For more info see www.knittycity.com NEW YORK, Harlem NEW YORK, Manhattan NEW YORK, Manhattan RANCHO CUCAMONGA SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES |
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