Images on Fabric: Transfer, Print, Embellish

I love working with fibers, but I never use a pattern!  I'm more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants gal, constantly trying new techniques, taking classes, getting my hands dirty.  This may be part of why I've tended to focus on surface decoration - including a five-year stint as a full-time batik and silkscreen artist with my old company Banshee Designs.  In this class, you get the benefit of all those years of experience, all that experimenting, all those mistakes - and all the exploration that's still going on!

This class will be scheduled again in Spring/Summer of 2009.  Or, you can schedule a custom class sooner!

Images on Fabric: Transfer, Print, Embellish

At DIY Lounge at Collage on Alberta, 1639 NE Alberta, Portland, OR
Register on-line at www.diylounge.com or by calling 503-804-2526
Cost $65, includes all materials and use of a sewing machine on second day

Sure, there are a lot of wonderful pre-printed fabrics out there - but what about adding your own imagery to fabric? 

In this class we'll experiment with a variety of different ways to give fabric your own personal touch.  We'll start by using Paintstiks with texture rubbings, masks, and stencils; then we'll add different types of paint and markers into the mix.  Next, we'll play with transfers - moving color and black and white photocopies onto fabric using mediums and solvents.  We'll also do printing on fabric by making our own foam and found object "stamps" and printing blocks.

We've got two days to play, so you'll be able to experiment with different ways of combining the techniques, and using the "experiments" to create a final composition.  I'll bring in a sewing machine on the second day, and you'll be able to add buttons, ribbons and other elements into the mix.

All materials are provided, including fabrics.  We'll be doing most of our work on unbleached cotton muslin.

Sample Project Gallery

What People are Saying About This Class:

"Encouragement and sense of humor!"  C.W., Portland, OR

"Ideas and playtime."  Anon, McMinnville, OR

"Liked [that there were] lots of techniques - variety and samples." V.L., Portland, OR

"Excellent class." M.S., Portland, OR