For several years I have been exploring the use of various non woven materials in my fiber art. They have been a wonderful addition to traditional fabrics, extending the range of expression that can be achieved.
The workshop will include the use of non woven materials, ways to produce images with them, and methods to incorporate them to extend the range of expression that can be achieved with traditional fabrics.
We will also explore the use of an electric cutting machine (Cameo) to cut the non wovens into finely tuned shapes. You will learn how to draw a pattern from scratch, put it into the cutter software, and adjust the settings on the machine to produce results that are useable in many applications.
In addition, I have developed new ways of painting fabrics. Students can make samples using my methods and materials, and combine them with the non wovens as desired.
I am also more than happy to assist students with making their own designs and patterns. The aim of the class is to give each student many exciting ideas to experiment with.
Included in the class is a sample of the nonwoven we will be using for the cutter. This is sufficient to execute all of the class projects. Also included is 1 yard of silk habotai. Included in the class is the use of my fabric paint. Students may also bring their own including Dye-Na-Flow, SetaSilk, Lumiere, Setacolor, or other fabric paints.