Explore the intriguing process of juxtaposing textiles with natural and found objects
Create your own surprising and compelling assembled pieces of art
Enjoy being part of a vibrant art experience
Complete the creative process by framing your work
Be inspired, relaxed and invigorated
“I HAVE NOT STOPPED TALKING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE I HAD THIS PAST WEEKEND AT YOUR WORKSHOP. MY FAMILY LOVED THE PIECES I TOOK HOME. AGAIN, THANK YOU!” ….PAST WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT
Finders Keepers
Friday October 20 2017 - Saturday October 21 2017
Two day workshop in Cobourg
440 King St. E, Cobourg, ON
Fees: $225 + HST (254.25)
Sat, October 21, 10-4
The finder who becomes the keeper now becomes the quilter. In this fun workshop, which plays around with combining the most unlikely elements, found objects become part of a larger story. Textiles form our starting point, and then it is fair play, stitching together copper and cloth, buttons and branches, or knobs and nails. This juxtaposition is obviously not for any guest-room bed. Instead it becomes a surprising and compelling piece of textile art.
Surprise yourself with possibilities by creating a piece of art that is both personal and mysterious, one that speaks of roads traveled and stories found, one that becomes the keeper of stories.
Assembled Works
Saturday November 25 2017 - Sunday November 26 2017
Two day workshop in Oakville
At Oakville Art Society
Fees: $225
From 10 AM to 4 PM
Create a framed, (10” x 10”) three-dimensional assemblage that juxtaposes paper, copper, textile, and paintings. Allow the rich textures, brilliant colours and nuanced lines of the various media to interact with the mysterious beauty of the found object, a stone or the weathered copper. Create an evocative and exciting composition that combines the most unlikely elements to build a new narrative, one that speaks of roads travelled and stories found, one that becomes the keeper of stories.
Instruction will be given in how to combine different materials in an art piece, how to create a composition using a number of components, and how to connect the various materials. Instruction will also be given in how to mount and frame the art work. Participants will be encouraged to bring and use a variety of materials. If a participant would like to work primarily with textiles, you’re welcome to bring your sewing machine.
Participants are asked to bring:
- remnants or any small pieces of fibre work material that can be cut and re-positioned into an art piece
- small stones, branches, leaves or any natural material
- sewing materials such as threads, yarn, and needle and scissors
Visit the Oakville Art Society to register: http://oakvilleartsociety.com/workshops.html
“WHAT A WONDERFUL WORKSHOP—SO BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED AND EXECUTED. EACH OF US LEFT WITH OUR OWN FRAMED ARTWORK—AMAZING!” …..PAST WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT