Portland Art and Soul Workshops

Workshop Details

Keely Barham 9-4:30 Sunday	319 - Wall Art Wonders	[back to quicklinks] $ 120
This class will really get your creative juices flowing when you learn to design your own custom fabric with Disperse Dyes. Disperse fabric dying is so much fun and there isn’t all that mess usually associated with dying. All you need is the heat of an iron to transfer dye to fabric! Plus, you will explore techniques using text, images and resists to really make your fabric customized. Use these new skills to collage, layer and appliqué your newly made fabric into an art wall hanging. Also covered in class will be hand and machine embellishing, free motion machine embroidery, and machine wrapped cords. Supply List: --scissors (for paper and cloth) --a small travel iron that maintains a high heat --an ironing pad or soft towel --black and white toner copies of text and/or bold designs printed in mirror image --a few colors of sewing thread --½ yard cotton fabric for backing material --straight pins --sewing and embroidery needle --embroidery floss --a few yards each of yarn or other art fibers --stick or rod for hanging --small supply of embellishments, such as: beads, buttons, found objects, bits of ribbon, lace, trims, etc. If you are able, please bring your sewing machine—otherwise, some machines will be available to share in class. Instructor provides:  All fabrics including Silkessence, muslin and fleece, disperse dyes, and some embellishments, such as thread, floss, lace, beads and printed copies. CLOSED - CLASS FULL Online registration for the Portland event is now closed. Late sign-ups will be taken at the Art & Soul office at the Portland event, depending upon availability. Please check in with us there if you wish to inquire about a class. Thank you!