The SweetGeorgia Show

086: Benjamin Krudwig on the Millenial Myth

07.16.2019 - By Felicia Lo: Founder & Creative Director of SweetGeorgia YarnsPlay

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This week Felicia welcomes Benjamin Krudwig: a textile and fashion designer from Lafayette, Colorado. Benjamin teaches tapestry and rigid heddle weaving in shops along the Colorado front range. When he isn't designing, he's spending time with his wife and two cats! Join Felicia and Benjamin as they discuss how to welcome more people into the fibre arts world!   "What I've figured out that works best for me is scheduling it into my life... from this time to this time I'm going to be in my studio. And whatever the means it could be weaving, could be sewing, could be sketching... I've carved out that time for me... there isn't really a magic wand except for try to make it a priority... if we don't put that into our schedule then it's never going to happen... I think... allowing yourself to have that is important. " - Benjamin Krudwig on finding the time for fibre arts projects   In this episode, we talk about: 2:00 Benjamin chats about how he got into the fibre arts industry 4:45 Benjamin shares what he is most passionate about at the moment in the fibre arts 5:31 Felicia asks Benjamin about his fashion line and sewing with handwoven fabrics 8:23 How does Benjamin find time to do so many different projects? 12:33 Bejamin's perspective on how to bring people to the fibre arts and possible challenges Millenials face trying to get into the fibre arts world 20:00 What does Benjamin have planned for 2019? 21:27 Benjamin's advice for those who want to get into the fibre arts but don't have a lot of extra income to play with 24:29 Felicia asks Benjamin about his project for the spin along Schacht held as part of their 50th anniversary celebration 26:09 Where you can find Benjamin and his many projects online 28:08 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway!   Here's Where You Can Find Benjamin: Website: www.benjaminkrudwig.com Fashion Website: www.benjamincollyn.com Fibre Arts Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BenjaminKrudwig Fibre Arts Instagram: @benjamin_krudwig Fashion Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BenjaminCollyn Fashion Instagram: @benjamin_collyn YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/benjaminkrudwig   Enter the Giveaway for a Free Custom Made T-shirt from Benjamin's Fashion Line: Benjamin is generously offering a custom made t-shirt from his fashion line in his printed branch or mountain fabric!  Click here to enter the giveaway »   Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every email and bit of feedback, whether it’s on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, so we welcome your comments. Thank you all so much for your continued support of our show! Until next time, enjoy colour!   Music Credits: Playbook of Happiness – by RimskyMusic Click to subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher Radio Subscribe on Spotify

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