In this week of shared book adventures, we will create a variety of book forms using everyday materials, and then explore an array of techniques for filling our books, including: cutting, folding, stitching, stenciling, printing, painting and dyei
Create a custom tote-bag from your original, woven fabric. You'll learn to weave cotton fibers on a loom, creating a textile of your choosing. Your instructor will assist with the assembly of your textile into a tote-bag.
Refresh your home decor with custom cushions and slip-covers of your own design!
In this workshop you'll learn how to take measurements, cut fabric accurately, machine-sew and create cushions and slip-covers to precise specifications. Bring an old cushion to renew, or a small piece of furniture you'd like to cover.
Making and Memoir is a two-day workshop intensive that stitches together personal writing with handcraft techniques. Students will create a 100-word mini-memoir (which they may opt to submit to the New York Times 'Tiny Love Stories" column) while exploring fiber-work techniques including Yorkshire buttons, Suffolk puffs, peace patches, and more.
Have an old chair, stool, or ottoman that has potential, but could use a little love? In Upholstery Immersion, you'll give a piece of furniture new life by creating new, custom upholstery from the ground up.
