Image + Text = Textile

 Tuesday, July 29th 9 - 4:30   $145  
  Lesley Riley        


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project - students should be able to complete in class
Prerequisite: None

 
 

    Images and photographs, text as design, as line, as poetry. They hook and reel us into art, to books, to life. This class is an exploration of image and text as it applies to surface design – primarily, but not limited to quilts and fabric collage. (All the techniques covered can be used on paper and canvas). In tthe morning you will paint and color fabric as well as explore direct application and transferring of TEXT onto fabric along with image transfer on fabric using TAP Transfer Artist Paper. Techniques will include TAP transfers, resists, and syringe writing.

    In the afternoon we will use your newly created fabric to create Fragment Fabric Collage textiles, a fun and liberating way to create. The charm and appeal of Fragments comes from the spontaneous way they are created – there is no measuring, no cutting mistakes and no messy glue. With fabric, you have an almost endless variety of color and pattern to choose from that can spark ideas and led you to discover a whole new way of looking at fabric. If you don’t have a large fabric stash, the beauty of making Fragments is that you only need little scraps or fragments of even the most expensive cloth. Dressmakers or upholsterer’s cutting floors are goldmines.

    Individual attention will be given to each student with an emphasis on combining techniques to create eye-catching design and stunning works of art. This class welcomes artists from different backgrounds who want to learn how to work with fabric, text and image. No sewing/quilting experience required. Some art or design background is helpful, but not required. Beginners are welcome and encouraged in all of my classes. Please contact me with any questions prior to signing up: Lesley@LesleyRiley.com

Materials fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • All fabric paints and inks
  • Syringes
  • Fabric from my stash
  • Fusible

    Students should bring:
  • For morning fabric painting and design:
  • Gloves and apron for painting
  • Gelli plate (if you have one, any size, I will have some to share) and brayer
  • 3 - 1” foam brushes
  • Paper towels or rags
  • 1/2 yard of white cotton, pre-washed in hot water. Do not use any fabric softeners or dryer sheets.
  • 2 Water containers
  • Elmers school glue – the washable blue or clear one
  • Heat gun or hair dryer
  • Alphabet stamps if you have any I will bring a few sets in different sizes
  • Black Staz-on ink pad for stamping
  • Roll of Reynolds freezer paper
  • For the afternoon fabric collages
  • Fabric scraps -Think old torn clothing, quilting scraps, fat quarters, dishtowels, decorator samples, lace, and your sewing friend’s leftovers. The more variety the better. Choose what you love and with an eye for color, scale, texture, contrast, according to the images you bring or plan to purchase. Plan to share to increase your variety. You will need a few pieces between 6X6”and 12x12” for backgrounds, but the rest can be smaller - a gallon size ziploc bag full will be plenty.
  • TAP™ preprinted with your photos and text or pre-order and buy one of my ready to TAP themed image kits with 3 sheets = 12 images ($15) Themes include: women, flowers/trees/nature, angels, birds, woodland animals or a mix of all themes. Please email Lesley at least one week prior to class to specify which set of images you would like to purchase. Lesley@LesleyRiley.com
  • Paper & fabric scissors
  • Straight pins
  • Additional embellishments if desired

    • Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
    Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
    Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.

    Questions? Email Lesley at LRileyART@gmail.com
    Website: LesleyRiley.com