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Doris Lew
The Playground Scarf
This class, like all the others, is enjoyable and informative. A bit if a challenge because I have always been a more conservative knitter (and crocheter). Aluma encourages me to use colors in a way different way which takes me just a little out of my comfort zone. I haven’t finished my scarf yet, but am looking forward to the end result, it will be interesting and colorful.
PLAYGROUND: A Workshop in Colour Creativity
Renée Clothier
So good (again)!
I have purchased all of Aluma's courses now and I love them all. This one has a particular focus on colour mixing, and I found it really helpful. All of the courses are so well structured, with clear guidance and this makes them suitable for all skill levels. Highly recommended.
PLAYGROUND: A Workshop in Colour Creativity
Martina Ohle
Color-Inspiration-Fun
Inspring, fun and -as always- easy to learn. Color combinations and a rebel mindset, that is what I enjoy most🙏
Aluma is an excellent teacher 🌸
Thank you so much
PLAYGROUND: A Workshop in Colour Creativity
Brigid Wilkinson
Rediscovering my creativity
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.
PLAYGROUND: A Workshop in Colour Creativity
Kristin
Great course! Love my finished works.
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.
