Free-style Fiber Collage

Service Description

Free-style Fiber Collage Tuesdays: 3-5 pm May 6, 13, 20 & 27 Cost: $40 Materials fee to Lianna $10 Create fiber-based collages with fabric scraps, yarn, ribbon and embellishments in a variety of forms, including whimsical nests and bundles, scarves, wall-hangings and textured accents for incorporating into other projects. These pieces can be stitched by machine or hand. The process is simple and the results are magical. The invitation here is to explore color and texture with curiosity, noticing what delights you and being playful with it. There are no rules about what’s right or wrong, no pressure to produce “art.” You’ll have plenty of time to experiment with the different forms and make as many pieces as you’d like. Provided: Abundant assortment of fabric, yarn, ribbon, roving and thread Selection of buttons, beads and other embellishments Water-soluble and tear-away stabilizers Participants to bring: Fabric, yarn and ribbon you’ve collected – any size pieces will be usable Embellishments: beads, charms, buttons, old jewelry, lace etc Basic hand-sewing supplies –pins, needles etc For machine sewing, bring your own sewing machine – or -- you can assemble and pin the foundations in class and then machine-stitch at home. There will be at least 1 sewing machine in the classroom to use if you don’t have one. Lianna Gilman is a free-style weaver and fiber artist with an adventurous mixed-media spirit. She creates one-of-a-kind wearable art, wall-hangings, table-runners, vessels and whimsical whatnots. Visit www.heartsong-weaving.com for more about her work. Suggested donation is $40 for the 4-class series. To pay by credit card, you can click ‘Add to Cart’ on the registration page or use the ‘Donate’ button on the Create Space website. Or you can put cash or a check made out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) in the donations jar in our classroom. If you are unable to afford the full fee, please donate as you are able. Your donations ensure the future of Create Space. The room has good ventilation and we run a high-powered air purifier. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please bring one.