Fabric-paper, as its name suggests, is a hybrid of fabric and paper, having the versatility of paper and the strength of fabric. It is made by layering fabrics and papers on a background of muslin or printed cotton, using diluted PVA or white glue, and coloring with inks or paints. Because of the underlying fabric structure, fabric-paper can be stitched, beaded, and embroidered, and generally treated like a richly patterned and textured textile material. In this workshop we will first paint our own tissue papers to use in the process, and then explore two different approaches to fabric-paper: first, creating unique all-over patterns; and second, building imagery with paper and fabric. On the second day we will each create a fabric-paper “mini-quilt” using the rich variety of materials we made on the first day. Students will be able to develop their own themes and imagery for the quilts, and choose which techniques and materials to incorporate. We will be using sewing machines for the quilt project, but hand-stitching is an appropriate alternative if you are not comfortable with machine sewing.