Workshops - Shape Shifting
Length - 2 day to 5 days
Level - All
Sewing machine needed
We all have innate preferences for certain colors, shapes and proportions. In this class each student will bring a collection shapes and symbols which have powerful personal resonance. Then we will magnify and manipulate them into unique abstract compositions in fabric and thread. As the shapes move and colors play together, students will begin to discover personal touch stones to incorporate in their future work. The aim of the workshop is to nurture your intuitive skills.
Students should have a desire to develop their own design language and unique visual symbols.
PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST -
• Photos, books, magazines, post cards, museum and auction catalogs of decorative and ethnic design (ceramics, textiles, glass, metal ,clothing, tableware, architectural ornament, etc.)
• See Visual Bibliography Resources, too (see Visual Bibliography Resource).
• Drawing materials: Paper, pencils, tracing paper, etc.
• Sewing basics: scissors, pins, etc.
• Sewing machine in good working order
• Open-toed embroidery foot - optional)
• Stick glue: archival,washable UHU is fine
• Masking tape, craft knife with #11 blade (optional)
• Fusible interfacing: white, medium weight, 4-6 yds. (Shir Tailor by Pellon is best)
• Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive
• Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
• Fabrics: a good range of fabrics - solids, prints from light to dark
• Threads: basic and fancy (optional)
• Embellishments (optional)
• Digital camera-optional, but very useful
• Flannel or some other method for pinning work to the wall (optional)
THE GUILD SHOULD SUPPLY:
Large projection screen
Sturdy table for projector and laptop
2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts
2 tables for teachers use
3-5 irons and ironing stations
Electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors, lighting (if necessary)
Plenty of workspace for each student