ART CLASS

Students will paint a dimensional ocean landscape with fibers, textiles, beads, and embroidery. Each participant will develop a 6” or 8" square unique ocean-themed design they will render in fabrics, beads, yards, and other materials. They will learn fabric manipulation techniques, basic beading and simple hand embroidery stitches, and be guided through creating a unique dimensional ocean landscape. The workshop is beginner-friendly and offers time for experimentation and creativity. Everyone will leave with understanding how to paint a dimensional picture with fabric and a completed wall hanging ready for framing.

FULL DESCRIPTION
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​Students will start by learning the basics of landscape design in fabric from composition to dimensional effects that fabric can create. They will learn how to manipulate fabric to create movement in their design and build elements that add extra dimension to their work, such as beaded buttons and fabric stones. They will also have the opportunity to embellish a sea creature for their piece. Once everyone has decided on their design, in collaboration with the instructor, students will learn how to create beaded, stitched, manipulated fabric items that will be attached to the landscape via stitching or gluing. Next they will be guided through putting each piece together in the proper order with hand-embroidery stitches. After their composition is completed, they will learn how to mount their artwork on foam board, but they will learn several other ways to mount textile artwork so that when they leave they will be able to frame it as desired.

TIME

3 Consecutive Days: September 17, 18, & 19 (10am to 4pm, break for lunch), $245 per person.

SUPPLIES

Roberta will provide all textiles, batting, yarns, beads, threads, needles, natural materials, and foam board mounts. She will also bring an iron, ironing board, scissors, sewing rulers, thimbles, fabric markers, fabric glues, fabric scissors and thread snippers.

Students do not need to bring anything, but if you have a favorite thimble, scissors, or a particular fabric or yarns you would like to use, you are welcome to bring those things. You may also bring a frame you would like to use for your wall hanging (6” or 8" square frame).

ABOUT ROBERTA

Roberta Bell is a textile-focused mixed media artist. With a fantastical and hopeful perspective, she explores landscapes she treasures, which are in crisis due to climate change and other human-generated pressures. Using primarily reclaimed materials, she gives ‘second life’ to the beauty still living in them.