Create lovely little masterpieces of love and care! These little amulets are made from fabrics… many hand dyed options available, and beads and other embellishments, all lovingly slow stitched with prayers and well wishes. Everything you need is provided, but … Continued
This last weekend I taught a fiber art workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita. I had predyed bundles of fabric using mixes of purchased and natural dyes. I had also rusted some of the fabrics first using my … Continued
Use naturally dyed papers and fabrics to make a beautiful little book of colors. Some of the techniques include: simple hand stitching, using soy and beeswax, and incorporating items from nature. Great follow up for the morning Eco Dye session!
Collage with hand dyed fabrics, then add trims, embellishments, and stitches, to make 2D fiber artwork. We will be making stitches, but no prior sewing or embroidery experience is needed. All materials provided.
I don’t know why I don’t do more cardinals,they are so cheery in their red feathers! I think it is because they always make me think of a Christmas card and snow scenes. My initial plan was to have the … Continued
Adding stitches to artwork is a fun and easy way to add rich texture and interesting depth to a piece of art. It is what makes the audience take a closer look, and that means they are engaging with the … Continued
Another rooster has joined the ranks. I love the colors in this one, and the details added with both stitching and paint on his showy feathers. All done on an 18 x 24 inch stretched canvas with a Citra solv … Continued
Incorporating hand dyed papers and fabrics into a mixed media collage artwork or journal page Saturday, April 8 9am to noon Tessera Fine Art Gallery Cost $35, all supplies included Call (316) 262-2435 to sign up
This is a very fun dimensional piece on an 18 x 24 wood cradle board panel. I first created the rooster separately and did a bit of machine stitching on the mix of batik fabrics, papers, and cheesecloth that make … Continued
