Textile Workshops
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Description
Explore ways of giving new life to fabric materials that have sentimental value, are part of your scrap pile, ripped apart, partially functional, something you inherited, etc. instead of adding to the landfills. Fiber art has a rich tradition of incorporating elements that would otherwise be discarded.
We will challenge ourselves to make art that incorporates recycled materials for your wall, table, or other living space. We will share ideas, trade fabrics, and encourage experimentation as we make a small art quilt-like piece that will explore techniques and cut right through those old ‘quilt-rules!’ Many examples will be included for developing new ideas.
We will concentrate on hand working traditions – embroidery, hand appliqué and quilting- and how to individualize stitching to each piece. So, no sewing machines are necessary.
This workshop is suitable for any level of sewer, artist, or quilter from beginner to professional.
Supply List
*wild men’s shirt from Goodwill or your family to cut up, and while you are there, check out the sewing section, sometimes a bust, sometimes a treasure trove!
*scrap fabrics in any shape that approx. total about a half yard
*1 piece of sturdy backing fabric, any fabric you can hand sew and about a half yard
*various ’stuff’ from your collections- charms, buttons, trims, ribbons, old scrap fabrics, remnants of pillowcases, tablecloths, napkins (stained and ripped OK)
*a story, a thought, a picture and an open attitude
Description
This two-day workshop is designed for the student who wants to learn about the cyanotype process, its unique history and explore its various applications. Students will be printing botanicals as well as other items on paper and fabric and will be learning how to achieve various results.
- Day One: Students will print both wet and dry cyanotypes and experiment with adding additional materials to achieve a variety of results.
- Day Two: Students will be doing additional printing and modifying prints from day one. Students will explore over dying, color removing, and toning.
Students can expect to leave with several finished pieces and ideas for how to incorporate cyanotype into their art practice.
Supply List
The following materials are included in the tuition of the class. No need to purchase!
Material list
- Pretreated paper
- Pretreated Fabric
- Cyanotype kit
- Glass and substrate
- Clamps
- Sponge brushes
- Blue tape
- Duct tape
- Scissors
- Coffee/tea/vinegar/spices for toning
- Hydrogen peroxide, windex
- Spray bottles
- Dry botanicals
- Fresh botanicals
- Stencils
- Negatives
Description
Learn how to emboss velvet using wooden stamps to create beautiful textured patterns with a hot iron. Practice hand-stitching to add unique details, and discover the fascinating technique of dendritic printing to make striking natural designs. This workshop is suitable for any level of sewer, artist, or quilter.
If you have a hand-sewing needle and decorative thread that you prefer, please bring to class. You can also bring a preferred fabric for the background (the part that will be printed with dendritic printing).
This project can be made into a picture, the front of a card, incorporated into wearable art clothing, we can brainstorm ideas together!
Registration
Description
Dive into fabric collage art using heat transfer techniques. Bring your own fabric or choose from our collection to design cards, pillows, framed pictures, or any creative project you desire. Express your personal style and take home one-of-a-kind art pieces!
Pattern and all other materials are provided unless you prefer to bring your own fabric for the collage session. Perfect for any level of sewer, artist, or quilter.
