Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
Influences
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch , Fiber Artist, Designer, and Educator
Joined February 2020
Joined February 2020
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Here I will dive deeper into my influences, and share a peek at the wide variety of areas I draw inspiration from. ”
In this video lesson Micah Clasper-Torch addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories. Design and create modern accessories using traditional punch needle rug hooking techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences Now that you've learned about me and my background, I want to share with you a bit more about some of my influences and the various places where I draw inspiration. Most of my inspiration comes from places outside of punch needle or fiber art in general. I have so many varied interests, and every time I see something new or learn a new technique, it all sits in my brain and melds together. That's where I find most of my inspiration. Something that really inspires me is nature and spending time outdoors. I love traveling, I love camping, I'm always trying to see things around me i...”
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Course summary for: Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
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Arts & Crafts, DIY, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Punch Needle, Textile Design
Micah Clasper-Torch
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch
Micah Clasper-Torch is a fiber artist, designer, and educator based in Los Angeles, California. She received a BFA degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Politecnic University of Milan. From there, she went on to work in the art and commercial fashion industry for ten years alongside companies like Ralph Lauren and Coach. Micah later moved back to Los Angeles to focus on creating a range of products from fiber art including clothing, rugs, wall hangings, and mixed media artwork.
She draws inspiration from her travels, the natural world, and architecture, using materials like fabric, yarn, thread, and paper to keep the traditional crafting technique alive. Her work has been displayed in art galleries and private collections as well as being featured in books and magazines such as Koel Magazine, Mollie Makes, Love Embroidery Magazine, and Amy Oxford’s Guide to Punch Needle Rug Hooking.
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