ReSTORE LA: KKIBO & Robin Charlotte Macrame/Air Plant Workshop

ERMIE x Weltenbuerger is thrilled for KKIBO to be a part of  our Pop Up Shop in Westwood next month, in conjunction with the Hammer Museum's Arts ReStore LA Urban Renewal Project.

In this 2 1/2 hour workshop, you will learn the basics of macrame knots to make your own hanging basket/planter!  Beginners (and kids ages 10+) welcome; no previous experience necessary. In addition, Robin Humphrey of Robin Charlotte Design Studio will be guiding us through the magical world of airplants. 

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 7th, 5:30 to 8pm. WHERE: 1000 Westwood Blvd, LA, CA 90024.

Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Workshop fee: $65. Click here to sign up!

ReSTORE LA: Cheryl Cambras Crochet Workshop

In Participation with the Hammer Museum's Arts ReSTORE LA project, textile artist Cheryl Cambras will be teaching a crochet workshop!

Join her Sunday, Nov.10, from 2:30-5pm, at the ERMIE x Weltenbuerger Pop- Up Shop in Westwood Village, Los Angeles, as she teaches the basics of crochet. 

Learn how to design and begin your own project with the ripple stitch.
All levels of experience are welcome and materials are included in the workshop fee of $65. 

 Registration is required to attend.
Ages 12 years and older only, please.

Workshop spots are limited! Please go here to register.

Arts ReSTORE LA: ERMIE x Weltenbuerger Pop Up!

 ERMIE is pleased to announce that we have been invited along with Weltenbuerger to create a Pop-Up Shop for The Hammer Museum’s Arts ReSTORE LA: Westwood! Our Shop will feature the work of over 40 artists and designers from Los Angeles and California, across the United States, and various international locales. Workshops and multimedia events will also be part of the Pop-Up.

 This project aims to re-energize Westwood Village with the creative force of local Angeleno artisans and craftspeople. From November 1st to 24th, the Hammer will fill select empty storefronts, donated by the property owners to this project, with an array of artisan vendors. With its accompanying events and workshops, the Arts ReSTORE pop up village will provide the neighborhood with a new retail experience. For more information on Arts ReSTORE LA: Westwood, including operating hours, a directory of participants, and a list of events, go to ArtsReSTORE.LA

French Woad/ Bleu De Lectoure

One of the most enjoyable parts of traveling within a foreign country, is exploring it's local crafts. In France, outside of Toulouse, we had the opportunity to visit Bleu De Lectoure, a workshop that uses woad (the plants pictured in image #2, above) to produce textiles and other goods. 

Woad was a huge industry in this area, long ago, before indigo was introduced from the far east. Now, only a handful of workshops and artisans use woad, but like indigo and other natural dyes, appreciation of and applications for this art form is growing. 

Couldn't get enough of the sunflower fields in France! Magic.

ERMIE Indigo Dyed Silk/Rayon Caftan available by special order. Inquire at helloermie(at)gmail(dot)com for pricing and details :)

Now in the Shop!

The ERMIE Custom Dyed Caftan, Caftan Top, and Festival Dress are now available in the shop!

All photographs by Kate Miss

Model: Ayanna Berkshire

Hair & Makeup by Beatrice Valenzuela

 

Necklaces- Image 1: BZippy and Co.

Image 2: DB/CB

French Impressions

 

We just returned yesterday from a trip to Southwest France (Toulouse, Auch, Preneron), to see my brother in law marry. It was so lush and beautiful, the French countryside in late summer. More images to come next week...it's good to be home!