Sustainable fashion and design techniques are explored in non-traditional workshops, where Karen shares her experience and inventive techniques used in her designs. Inventive problem solving solutions are explored with salvage textiles and reclaimed garments that are transformed into artisanal fashion.
These hands-on workshops are designed as creative explorations into traditional textile techniques. Topics range from: Design, Seaming Textiles, Surface Design, Embellishment, Fabric Manipulation, Garment Transformation, Free-Style Draping.
The studio of KAREN LUKACS is located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Arizona. It was established as a design/production/learning facility, a creative environment in which to work and share.
Acclaimed designers and artists from around the globe are also hosted in the studio to share their skills and inspiration.
- Over 16 artists in downtown Tucson open their studios for this one-day annual Art Excursion tour. Tamara Scott-Anderson and I will be at her studio near the Tucson Museum of Art.
- Tucson Handweavers & Spinners Guild Fall Fiber Event.
- Reserve your date and time in Open Sewing Studio: an opportunity to work on your own projects, at your own pace with access to the studio's tools and work surfaces.
- Let's get sewing! This private 2-hour session covers what you need to know to start creatively stitching. Perfect for those with little or no experience; a nice refresher it it's been a while and you're wanting inspiration to sew again.
- A one-day design and sewing workshop created to explore techniques, tips and tricks to refashioning knit t-shirts. You make your own one-of-a-kind artisanal fashion garment!
- a two-day workshop in Design for Textile Artists / Designers / Makers more info in Description below
- Learn how to make a one-of-a-kind kisslock frame clutch bag. Frame and chain strap, adhesives, pattern and stabilizers included.
- This two-day workshop is an exploration into the Elements of Art & Design, and how to incorporate them into our textile work. November 29-30, 2018 10:00-4:00 2456 North Pantano Road, 85715
- The Fall Open Studio Tours program is supported with grant monies from the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona and the above dates are presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA). The season encompasses communities from across Southern Arizona and invites visitors into their spaces free of charge, to engage directly with the artists and learn more about their artistic process.
- 3 day workshop in Tucson AZ on Garment Upcycling with Berlin-based designer Christine Mayer
- Shop local. Meet artisans & makers from THSG Fiber Arts Community at Mesquite Valley Growers, 8005 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85715. We'll be there from 9:00 - 4:00. I'll have my limited edition collections of Denim "Tattoo" Jackets and Bags, Art Pillows, Necktie C.utches. Special pricing for bags from Collections-Past.
- Join us in this rare opportunity to study Draping with Upcycled Garments with internationally renowned designer Christine Mayer (as seen in Selvedge Magazine at the Chateau Dumas.) Work one-on-one with Christine in my studio in the lovely Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Arizona. Dates: March 26-28, 2018 Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Location: 2456 N Pantano Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
- This sewing workshop goes beyond the basic seams and explores creative, improvisational techniques to join fabric and venture into finishing edges. See DESCRIPTION below for more information.
- A byproduct of a lifelong process of collecting textiles and accessories, the studio can easily fill with more treasures than I have lifetimes to transform. Spring is a good time to clean and clear and sort...and find new homes for some of these collected treasures.
- A one-day workshop exploring technical and creative applications of edge finishes.
- I'll be showing my one-of-a-kind collections artwear at a trunk show hosted by Atelier Laura Tanzer in her studio downtown Tucson, by the Historic train Depot. This is Sustainable Fashion!
