Fabric Paper Workshop
Adult Online Workshop | This class is completed
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. 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’ll use fusible web to construct the quilts, and machine-sewing is optional.
- Bring:
- • Muslin and/or printed cotton
- • Wide foam brush (approx 2”)
- • Any decorative light weight papers you would like to incorporate (printed tissue papers are ideal, or solid colors)
- • An iron if you have one
- • A discarded gift card or credit card for applying paint
- The following are optional:
- • Acrylic paints (craft paints are great)
- • Spray bottle (like Windex, not a mister)
- • Stamps and stencils
- • Toothbrush for spattering paint
- • Thread for machine stitching if you choose
- I will bring:
- • Muslin and printed cotton
- • Paints
- • Brushes and other paint application tools
- • White tissue paper for painting
- • Freezer paper and parchment
- • Fusible web
- • Stiff interfacing
- • Glue
- • Beads for embellishing quilts
- • Angelina fiber, just for fun!!!
Jane Davies
studied at Bennington College, VT and the School For American Crafts, NY. She has written three books—A Glaze of Color: Creating Color and Design on Ceramics, Collage With Color, and Collage Journeys—and is working on a book of projects in collage and fiber mixed media. She teaches workshops in collage, handmade books, card-making, and paper/mixed media topics.