Contemporary Forest Necklace
Look right through the forest to the other side as contemporary open work creates an opening for layers of wooded forest! This class explores fabric painted backgrounds, layering effects and surface embroidery for a dynamic eye-catching dimensional necklace! Choice of brass or silver color frame. This project will open up new areas of exploration for fabric painting, open and dimensional needlework! 2 day intermediate class.
Look right through the forest to the other side as contemporary open work creates an opening for layers of wooded forest! This class explores fabric painted backgrounds, layering effects and surface embroidery for a dynamic eye-catching dimensional necklace! Choice of brass or silver color frame. This project will open up new areas of exploration for fabric painting, open and dimensional needlework! 2 day intermediate class.
The Treasure Map
Come and explore dyeing and painting techniques combined with counted and surface embroidery techniques. This class will explore a variety of dyeing, fabric painting, and inking techniques for making your work appear older. The final detail of the map includes fabric painting of the shoreline and cartouche as we explore contemporary techniques applied to old world inspiration! Students may customize their map with their favorite states, cities and nautical motifs. You do not need to have previous experience in dyeing or painting to enjoy these wonderfully creative coloring techniques! A companion journal accompanies this class for practice. 2 day intermediate class.
Come and explore dyeing and painting techniques combined with counted and surface embroidery techniques. This class will explore a variety of dyeing, fabric painting, and inking techniques for making your work appear older. The final detail of the map includes fabric painting of the shoreline and cartouche as we explore contemporary techniques applied to old world inspiration! Students may customize their map with their favorite states, cities and nautical motifs. You do not need to have previous experience in dyeing or painting to enjoy these wonderfully creative coloring techniques! A companion journal accompanies this class for practice. 2 day intermediate class.
Victorian Journal
A trompe l’oeil or faux painted background is the backdrop for this crazy quilt inspired journal cover as embellishment is taken to the extreme! Beginning with a miniature landscape as a focal point, a wide variety of techniques add to the effect: surface, counted, and pulled techniques, including random eyelet filling, couched trellis, pulled four-sided stitch, personalized shaded script initials, metallic textile paints and threads, and silk ribbon add layers and interest to the small journal cover. Included journal is 3” x 4” and class time will include easy finishing instructions.
2 day class Intermediate/advanced.
A trompe l’oeil or faux painted background is the backdrop for this crazy quilt inspired journal cover as embellishment is taken to the extreme! Beginning with a miniature landscape as a focal point, a wide variety of techniques add to the effect: surface, counted, and pulled techniques, including random eyelet filling, couched trellis, pulled four-sided stitch, personalized shaded script initials, metallic textile paints and threads, and silk ribbon add layers and interest to the small journal cover. Included journal is 3” x 4” and class time will include easy finishing instructions.
2 day class Intermediate/advanced.
Crazy Quilt Pin Keep
A trompe l’oeil fabric painted background on silk dupioni is the background for this 2” square pin keep. Painting, stamping, surface embroidery and silk ribbon embellish the design.Students may choose a different color way to work their piece or work the pin keep as shown. This is a fun and easy introduction to working with textile paints with a project that is small and easily finished…a wonderful addition to any sewing basket!
1 day class All levels.
A trompe l’oeil fabric painted background on silk dupioni is the background for this 2” square pin keep. Painting, stamping, surface embroidery and silk ribbon embellish the design.Students may choose a different color way to work their piece or work the pin keep as shown. This is a fun and easy introduction to working with textile paints with a project that is small and easily finished…a wonderful addition to any sewing basket!
1 day class All levels.
Sailing Away! A Keepsake Box
Your ship will be in full sail on a beautiful costal waterway as we paint the water and shore and then layer all the fine details with hand dyed cotton threads. The small project (2” round) is quickly finished; it tops a 3” diameter paper maché box which holds a special surprise inside! No prior experience with color or painting is required to make a beautifully painted landscape. 1 day class for all levels.
Your ship will be in full sail on a beautiful costal waterway as we paint the water and shore and then layer all the fine details with hand dyed cotton threads. The small project (2” round) is quickly finished; it tops a 3” diameter paper maché box which holds a special surprise inside! No prior experience with color or painting is required to make a beautifully painted landscape. 1 day class for all levels.
Nautical Sunset Keepsake Box
This is the second in a series of nautically-themed keepsake boxes with concentration on illumination and shadows. This class will focus on fabric painting on darker backgrounds and how to convey the illusions of sunsets and evening skies as well as reflections on water. Finishing techniques will cover some unique ways to easily finish and mount needlework that are archivally safe, secure, and beautiful! No prior experience with color or painting is required to make a beautifully painted landscape and shore. 2 day intermediate class.
This is the second in a series of nautically-themed keepsake boxes with concentration on illumination and shadows. This class will focus on fabric painting on darker backgrounds and how to convey the illusions of sunsets and evening skies as well as reflections on water. Finishing techniques will cover some unique ways to easily finish and mount needlework that are archivally safe, secure, and beautiful! No prior experience with color or painting is required to make a beautifully painted landscape and shore. 2 day intermediate class.
The Color of Seasons
Explore the wonderful color changes of the seasons as we delve into the exciting possibilities of fabric painted backgrounds and landscapes! This class will introduce students to the use of fabric paints with surface embroidery while exploring the changes of seasonal color. The projects are four 2” rounds worked on Dupioni silk which can be finished as lapel pins, pendants, or pin keeps. Students will work with a selection of over dyed cotton floss to enhance the beautifully painted backgrounds. This is a great introduction to add color to your work, with four small projects which are easily finished! 2 day intermediate class.
Explore the wonderful color changes of the seasons as we delve into the exciting possibilities of fabric painted backgrounds and landscapes! This class will introduce students to the use of fabric paints with surface embroidery while exploring the changes of seasonal color. The projects are four 2” rounds worked on Dupioni silk which can be finished as lapel pins, pendants, or pin keeps. Students will work with a selection of over dyed cotton floss to enhance the beautifully painted backgrounds. This is a great introduction to add color to your work, with four small projects which are easily finished! 2 day intermediate class.
Fabric Painted Necklaces
An introduction to working with textile paints on a small scale. 2 landscapes will fit into the necklace frame. Choice of color, seasons, and style (abstract vs realistic)
1 day class for all levels.
An introduction to working with textile paints on a small scale. 2 landscapes will fit into the necklace frame. Choice of color, seasons, and style (abstract vs realistic)
1 day class for all levels.
Believe: A Special Sunrise
The painted background is a backdrop to a fantasy world as a river, animals and trees complement the beautiful sunrise. The finished project is a cover for a small friendship booklet left blank for friend's affirmations and notes. 1 day intermediate class.
The painted background is a backdrop to a fantasy world as a river, animals and trees complement the beautiful sunrise. The finished project is a cover for a small friendship booklet left blank for friend's affirmations and notes. 1 day intermediate class.
