I've been stuck in a rut. Playing it safe. Second guessing my choices. Signing up for the Playground workshop has got me back on the road to my old playful self. Nature doesn't colour code where seeds may drop or what the bees might do when pollinating flowers and creating new and interesting combinations. And that is how I felt about this workshop. I became curious along the way as to what happens when a one wool is mixed with another (something encouraged in this workshop), what colours pop or recede when placed side by side, the effect of textures on shade and light (and playfulness!), and also what happens when I allowed myself to use little bits of colour I don't normally use on clothing for me. This workshop really lets you play and encourages you to leave the colour combos you're not as happy with - the learning experience is both the journey and the destination.
I have a stash of wool that is left over bits from years of knitting for myself, my children and now their children and friends. I also inherited my late aunts wool scraps. She was still knitting multi coloured blankets for babies in her mid 90s. As an artist she had a wonderful sense of colour and I always marvelled at her combinations. I felt very connected to her as I knitted my scarf. One of my nieces died young and I was fortunate to be given some of the bits she had in her stash - beautiful silk sari yarn, which I incorporated into my scarf. Some colour combinations I used in my children's knitting I recalled and used with much delight. So my scarf is not only colourful and full of texture, it is also a scarf to wrap me up in memories.
The layout of workshop material was this adult learners dream. Broken up into meaningful sections with the right pace, and most of all the encouragement to play with few rules.
And a side effect has been a digital media detox, that is so far enduring!
I'm looking forward to playing and learning more.
Thank you Aluma for your passion and sharing.
Love the way this course is taught. I knew a few basics before I started but This gave me so much more confidence.The videos are super helpful, but I did end up using the written pattern. Would love more advice on yarn selection. I still panic a bit when choosing the next yarn, and often second guess.
I made 3 scarfes with a lot of fun!
I have taken many of Aluma’s courses. The playground was another fabulous course. Aluma is a great teacher, Aluma makes it easy to understand. I learnt a new skill, double knitting. Something for everyone. Thank you Aluma
This workshop helped me to be more confident choosing and mixing Colours. I had a lot of fun knitting my scarf. Aluma explains everything to the point and her joy is contagious! You want to start immediately! At least I did. :-)
Dont miss this playground, it is easy and brings a lot of joy and fun mixing up your colours! Love from Vienna! Katharina
