WORKSHOP - FLOWER POWER (FABRIC COLLAGE FLOWERS)
Description: |
We'll use scraps of your liveliest prints in three values of one color, or of all the colors you want to combine to create your own tropical flower. We'll chop up our fabrics, divide them into values, and fill in the value marked pattern sections with corresponding value pieces of fabric
Add a bit of tulle, and some simple quilting and you will have created your unique masterpiece. If you prefer to finish your piece without sewing, that's okay too! No-sew finishing options are also taught. The results are wild, whimsical, and totally believable! Instruction on the use of Adobe® Photoshop® Elements to create a pattern is included in the course. No drawing skill needed, but expect to learn about values, contrast and how to quilt your flower after class (full drawing provided) And a new way of looking at fabric! Choose from one of the many designs available (see them on the PORTFOLIO page) or from a pattern created for you from a photo you provide (email the photo in advance). Instruction and practice on the use of Adobe® Photoshop® Elements to create a pattern is included in the course. |
Level: |
Beginner to expert. No drawing or sewing skills needed.
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Instruction hours: |
This is an online, personalized, interactive, 2-session course of 5 total hours delivered via Zoom; which will allow real-time, virtual interaction with teacher. Recording of classes provided to students. Full access to teacher between classes via email.
Group workshops can be customized and include 5-6 total hours of instruction, preferably split into 2 days. |
Tools & materials: |
Ful When materials lists are included in class fees (as for Quilts, Inc classes) all you need is a small rotary cutter and a mat.if you have paid a "materials fee" or have ordered a kit: You just need to bring a rotary cutter (any size), scissors, a small cutting mat, and your sense of adventure!l For students participating via Zoom, a supply list will be provided or a materials kit can be ordered in advance. Handouts, reference photos and patternsto be enlarged will be emailed to each registered student
If no materialsfee or kit orderedm you will need:❖ Material List: ➢ Full size pattern and photo of my completed version of the pattern. ➢ Sheet of Steam-a-Seam, used to build your project. This is “sticky” and will hold your pieces as you build your work. Note: The Steam-a-Seam sheet is 18" wide. You will need to enlarge your pattern so it is also 18" wide, which will be the full-size of your pattern. You can print the enlarged image by selecting poster / tile in Paint or Photoshop. If you want to print via Adobe, save your image as a PDF file and select Poster in Adobe Reader, according to the correct size. You will need to tape together the tiled / poster pages to create your resized pattern. Alternatively, take the image to a copy shop or send it to Blockposters.com and request the full-size image. ➢ Three sets of fabric pieces with a variety of values (light, medium, dark). Feel free to raid your scrap basket for more! ➢ Sharpie marker, for tracing the pattern. ➢ Glue Stick, for sticking down loose pieces. ➢ You will need a piece of fabric larger than your finished animal or bird(s) for background. You can audition your creature on various fabrics after the collage is made to see what you prefer |
Cost: |
Individuals: $85, $30 materials kit. (Add postage if materials kits are shipped.)
Groups or guilds: $800 up to 20 students, plus $30 per person materials kit. (Add postage if materials kits are shipped.) |