Print Collage Stitch
If you'd like to have a go at quilting but have been put off by all the rules and complicated maths, then this two-day workshop run by Artisan Stitch is perfect for you!
About Print Collage Stitch
Print Collage Stitch is a two-day workshop to show you how to make your own unique art quilts. What is an Art Quilt? Shhhh, don't tell the Quilt Police but there's no meticulous cutting and piecing required in Art Quilting, it doesn't need to have wadding, be 'bed-sized', nor does it even have to be bound. It's basically "any creative work that is layered and stitched". In plain speak, it's a stitched collage. If you'd like to have a go at quilting but have been put off by all the rules and complicated maths, then this is the perfect workshop for you. The suggested size will be around 30cm x 40cm (roughly A3) or 40cm x 40cm square format. It can be as simple or as complex as you like (or at least as the two days allow). You can add hand stitching, and other embellishments such as buttons and beads to compliment your design.
Who is Print Collage Stitch aimed at?
Print Collage Stitch is ideal if you are exploring textile art for the first time and want to find a focus for your creativity. It's perfect if you'd like to do something 'different' but don't think you're creative, or if you've been doing traditional quilting and would like to break out into something less formal.
Level: Previous printing or quilting experience is not essential but you must have competent sewing machine skills. It would be useful if you had some Free-Motion Embroidery experience, and also had completed one of my print workshops using gel plates (but neither if these is essential). Adults 16 years +
What will I learn?
This workshop aims to teach you the basic techniques of colouring and printing your own fabric, and making it into an 'Art Quilt' (sometimes referred to as a studio quilt).
introduction to printing on the gel plate
introduction to colour theory
simple methods to colour fabric
mark-making using household items as tools
how to create layers of colour and pattern on fabric
how to create a cohesive collection of fabrics to use in your quilt
designing your 'botanical still life' fabric collage
choosing fabrics for your composition
how to fuse your separate elements to the background,
adding batting (if you want to use it), and quilting your collage quilt
various edging or binding techniques, and adding mounts for display.
Course arrangements
All paints and printing equipment will be provided but you will need to bring some plain cotton or poly/cotton fabric and a few other unexpected materials! A full list will be provided when you book. There will be a break for lunch everyday and you can take short breaks whenever you need. (lunch is not supplied).
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