086: Benjamin Krudwig on the Millenial Myth

July 16, 2019

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 »

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Music Credits:

Playbook of Happiness – by RimskyMusic

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