Fiberside Chats: Alexandra Davidoff December 1st, 2024
The Art of Knitting 3D Dragon Scales!
Join us for an in-depth conversation on knitting three-dimensional dragon scales! During this Fiberside Chat, Alexandra will showcase a variety of dragon shawls in an array of colors and textures, sharing the story behind these designs. She will guide you through the "anatomy" of dragon scales, exploring the garments that feature them and the different techniques used for creative embellishment—from bead application to intricate, multi-layered leather tassels.
Bio:
Alexandra Davidoff is an artist and knitwear designer known for her unique fusion of textures, colors, cultures, and techniques in creating both wearable and decorative art. Born in Uzbekistan, she developed an early interest in various fiber arts such as sewing, weaving, fabric dyeing, and embroidery. This foundation led her to pursue theater costume design at the Uzbek Academy of Arts and later, fashion design at The Art Institute of Dallas after moving to the United States.
Davidoff’s professional journey includes working in the apparel industry for companies like Cold Water Creek and Soft Surroundings before establishing herself as an independent knitwear designer. Her knitwear designs have been featured in prominent publications such as Vogue Knitting, Noro magazines and books, Malabrigo books, Knitter’s Magazine and Sixth & Spring Books, among others.
Alexandra is a passionate knitting instructor, teaching classes and workshops across the United States and overseas. You can find her among the teachers at Vogue Knitting LIVE, Interweave Escapes, Interweave Yarn Festival, DFW Fiber Fest, Rowan Connect, Hill Country Weavers Retreat, YarnOver & other places and events.
Her popular Dragon Stitch designs, like the Dragon Lore shawls and the I Am Dragon trilogy, showcase her innovative approach to knitwear. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas.
You can find Alexandra’s design portfolio on Ravelry at StudioDavidoff and on her website alexandradavidoff.com
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, December 1st at 1:00pm EST, 12:00pm CST, 11:00am MST, 10:00am PST
This Fiberside Chat will be recorded - a link to the recording will be available for one week and shared with registered attendees only.
Registration will close 1.5 hours before beginning of event.