Fiber Art Workshops & Lectures
This is a list of classes I am currently available to teach. See the
course calendar for actual course offerings
including dates and locations. If you are interested in scheduling a workshop or
lecture for your group, contact me
for more information.
Beading Techniques
Freeform, Sculptural Peyote Bracelet - 6 hours
Make an original bracelet (or similar piece) that will redefine your ideas on creative beading.
Freeform Peyote Ruffles - 6 hours
A variation on my Freeform Peyote Bracelet class,
we will be focusing specifically on ruffles.
You'll be able to complete a smaller project like a pair of earrings or pendant,
or make a good start on a larger project such as a bracelet.
Capturing Cabochons - 6 hours
Bring your own cabachone, or cabochon shaped object and I'll show you how to capture it with a mixture of right angle weave and peyote.
The captured cabachon can be worn as a broach, used as a pendant or incorportated into more complex designs.
Surface Design and Color
Working with Color
Learn to work with color with confidence.
Working with Oil Sticks - 4 hours
Create richly colored, patterned and textured fabrics with oil sticks.
Lecture: Working with Oil Sticks
I'll discuss what oil sticks are, what they are not, and how to use them on fabric.
Dyeing the Rainbow - 6 hours
Learn the art of color mixing to create a rainbow palette of hand-dyed
fabrics.
Creative Play - 4 or 6 hours
Explore a wide range of surface design techniques using fiber reactive
dyes.
Free Motion Stitching and Thread Painting
Free Motion Sampler - 4 hours
Turn your sewing machine into a paint brush - try free motion stitching.
Free Motion Motifs and Applique - 6 hours
Create stand-alone, thread painted embroideries on water-soluble stabilizer.
Free Motion Landscape - 6 hours
"Paint" a colorful landscape with your sewing machine.
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