Classes & Workshops

Materials to purchase from instructor ($5 fee):

• paint

Students should bring:

• several small buckets or large jars
• small, sandwich-sized plastic bags with samples of dirt you have collected. (I will provide more at the workshop.) Choose different locations, including under pine or oak trees, by a creek bank etc. Construction sites are great sources!
• leaves, pinecones, insect cases, grasses, flowers, flat or flat-sided rocks, seashells, really anything that looks like it might be interesting to print with
• 3-4 yards of fabric, white and solids, cut to the size you wish to make your samples. The white fabric can be PFD (prepared for dyeing) but does not have to be.
• plastic drop cloth, cut into smaller pieces to work on and let your pieces dry on
• brayer roller or kitchen rolling pin
• 3 or 4 sponge brushes
• several Styrofoam food trays, washed, to use as palettes.

Students should bring:

• photographic image of a garden and or floral design
• 1 yard of solid color fabric for your background*
• 8 or more 1/4 yd pieces of cloth. Mostly solids, dyed or painted, textured cloth and some prints if you like
• scissors* used only on cloth
• beads
• buttons
• yarn*
• needles*
• embroidery thread
• Wonder Under^® fusible web (light weight, not heat bond)
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Students should bring:

• commercial pattern for a half or full apron
• enough pre-washed fabric for making the apron
• 1 or 2 pieces of fabric (1/2 yard) to coordinate with the main apron fabric
• sewing machine
• pins*
• needles*
• thread*
• paper scissors
• sewing shears*
• bias tape
• lots of fabric scraps
• ribbons and trims
• buttons
• scraps of lace
• embroidery hoop and flosses
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Materials to purchase from instructor ($5 fee):

• jump rings

Students should bring:

• lots of fabric scraps, old clothing and yardage that excites your imagination
• sewing machine if you have one
• needles for hand* and machine sewing
• straight pins*
• extra bobbins (if you have a sewing machine)
• scissors*
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Students should bring to the first class:

• 1 yard of fabric
• rotary cutter*, cutting mat*, and ruler
• fiberfill or square pillow form
• thread*
• basic sewing supplies (scissors*, pins*, etc.)
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Other supplies will be determined at the first class.

Students will pay a materials fee at the end of the workshop, not to exceed $20, based on the use of these materials:

• textile paint
• rubber block
• paint brushes
• latex gloves

Students should bring:

• two yards light-colored cotton, silk or other natural fiber fabric, pre-washed if possible (may be purchased at Cloth Fiber Workshop)
• X-ACTO™ knife and linoleum cutters*
• #2 pencil
• straight pins
• scissors for cutting fabric
• old towel
• apron
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Students will pay a materials fee at the end of the workshop, not to exceed $30, based on the use of these materials:

• contact paper
• textile paints
• block prints
• stamp pads for textile paints
• cup and knives
• Saran wrap
• rubber bands
• Q-tips
• paint brushes
• paint pens
• variety of surface design tools

Students should bring:

• journal for note taking and writing tools
• 1" masking tape
• scissors
• variety of paint brushes and foam brushes
• available stamps and stamp pads or any interesting plastic tools for making marks, non-traditional materials to stamp, stencils, etc.
• 2-3 yds white fabric or already dyed cloth, and black or a darker color (also available for purchase at Cloth)
• 1-2 sheets watercolor paper (large sheets work well)
• plastic vegetable or meat trays
• brayer or roller if available
• office stickers, labels, etc., to use as masks
• cafeteria-style tray (or similar) to use for a palette/work surface
• X-ACTO™ knife and/or linoleum cutters

Students will pay a materials fee at the end of the workshop, not to exceed $40, based on the use of these materials:

• bubble wrap
• roller
• fulling mat
• canvas
• wool fleece
• needle felting tool and foam
• agitation tool
• STRONGFELT Moroccan Olive Oil soap

Students should bring:

• sharp scissors
• 3 plastic grocery bags
• 2 pair of knee highs or one pair of waist high nylons (used or cheap!)
  
  optional:
• comfortable shoes
• plastic apron
• plastic gloves
• a variety of threads and yarns for fusing into the surface of the felt

Students will pay a materials fee at the end of the workshop, not to exceed $30, based on the use of these materials:

• dyes and auxilaries
• mixed-up MX dyes for class
• print paste
• soda ash
• contact paper
• cups and knives
• Saran™ wrap
• Q-tips
• paint brushes
• stencil fabrics
• variety of surface design tools

Students should bring:

• current journals and/or sketchbooks and writing tools
• images that you respond photos, postcards, images you have collected
• Sharpie marker
• scissors*
• apron or wear old clothes
• dust mask -plastic gloves
• 1 and 1 1/2" wide masking tape
• variety paint brushes that you already own, including the stiffer kind for acrylics or oil
• any existing stencils
• any bits of lace, netting or other stencil like fabrics
• T-pins #20, 1 1/4" long (approx 80—enough to pin fabric and drop cloth to the table)*
• X-ACTO™ knife and sharp pointed blades
• cutting surface
• containers with lids, at least five 1c containers (yogurt, etc.) for dyes
• hair dyer if you have one
• old towel
• 2 or more blank silk screens and matching squeegees—12" x 18", 16" x 18" squeegees, should be 1 to 1.5" shorter than the inside of the narrowest width. Screens and squeegees are available from Dick Blick Art Materials.
• if you have screens with patterns etc you want to use please bring them too
• duct tape if you have not taped your screens
• squeeze bottle (e.g., for ketchup or hair tinting)
• roll of clear contact paper
• 3-5 yards of white or light colored cotton*, linen, silk* or rayon. Thin silks can be layered for ghost effects. One of my favorites is Test Fabric's lightweight twill. You can also use your own pre-dyed fabrics to experiment on top of. The fabric should be washed and dried.
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Students will pay a materials fee at the end of the workshop, not to exceed $20, based on the use of these materials:

• hand-dyed silk roving (approx. 6-8")
• Tyvek piece approx. 20" x 12"
• soluble laundry bag
• 4 ½" x 3" piece of self-sticking foam and small piece of foam core
• 9 ½" x 5" piece of Lutradur
• 5 ½" x 6 ½" piece of synthetic felt (to paint and heat to create textures).

Students should bring:

• sewing machine in good working order
• bobbins
• bring a walk-even (even-feed) foot if you have one
• extension cord
• paper scissors
• 3-4 cloth pins
• a wire coat hanger
• a plastic garbage bag (kitchen size) to protect your table
• many kinds of decorative threads, yarns, chenille thread, very thin strips of fabrics, ribbons—anything that you would like to play with
• sewing thread* for the bobbin and metallic or rayon thread for top
• lots of straight pins* (a whole box)
• iron
• old towel (to use as ironing surface)
• if you have fabric paints, bring them
• if you have a heat gun, bring it.
  
  Wear old clothes. The instructor will bring some paint and various other supplies for other techniques to share with you.
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth
  

Students should bring:

• ruler
• rotary cutter*
• cutting mat*
• small sharp-pointed scissors
• shears
• thread—silk or cotton with a sheen*
• pins* (3/8" or ½" is ideal)
• thin needles*
• lots of fabric scraps or small pieces in colors that appeal to you for your landscape
• if you choose, a snapshot or picture from a magazine, card or calendar for inspiration.
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Materials to purchase from instructor ($15 fee):

• horse hair backing
• linen thread
• binding needles
• paper for text block
• acrylic paint

Students should bring:

• five or more pieces of fabric at least 1/2 yard in length
• old clothing or special scraps
• sewing machine if you have one
• extra bobbins
• thread in complementary colors
• three or more sewing needles
• buttons or large beads
• scissors

Materials to purchase from instructor ($5 fee):

• Prepared-for-dyeing (PFD) cotton*

Students should bring:

• PFD cotton or rayon if you already have it
• string scissors*
• buckets
• rubber gloves
• clamps
• respirator
• needles*
• seam ripper
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Students will pay a materials fee at the end of the workshop, not to exceed $30, based on the use of these materials:

• dyes and auxilaries
• mixed up MX dyes for class
• print paste
• soda ash
• potato dextrin
• contact paper
• cups and knives
• Saran wrap
• paint brushes
• variety of surface design tools
• tape and contact paper for resist for simple stencils for layering potato dextrin
• X-ACTO™ blade and large cutting surface for everyone to use

Students should bring:

• current journals and/or sketchbooks and writing tools
• images that you respond to (photos, postcards, images you have collected)
• Sharpie marker
• scissors*
• apron or wear old clothes
• dust mask
• plastic gloves
• 1 1/2" wide masking tape
• variety paint brushes that you already own, including the stiffer kind for acrylics or oil
• T-pins #20, 1 1/4" long (approx 80—enough to pin fabric and drop cloth to the table)*
• containers with lids, at least five 1c containers (yogurt, etc.) for dyes
• hair dyer if you have one
• old towel
• squeeze bottle (e.g., for ketchup or hair tinting)
• roll clear contact paper
• 3-5 yards of white or light colored cotton*, linen, silk or rayon. Thin silks can be layered for ghost effects. One of my favorites is Test Fabric's lightweight twill. You can also use your own pre-dyed fabrics to experiment on top of. The fabric should be washed and dried.
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Students should bring:

• old, unwanted sweaters—bring several
• crewel embroidery yarn* or other yarn you have on hand
• large needle*
• good scissors*
• pencil & sketchbook
• measuring tape*
• pins* & pin cushion
• quilter's ruler
  
  optional:
• very small crochet hook
• embroidery hoop
• embroidery needles*
• cutting mat*
• rotary cutter*
• sewing machine
• selection of colored threads
• buttons, beads or other embellishment
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Materials to purchase from instructor (fee will vary):

• packets of transfer web-backed handmade fabrics
• thread
• transfer web for sale

Students should bring:

• journal for note taking and writing tools
• design ideas for collage
• cloth scissors*
• pencil
• ruler
• clean irons
• extension cords
• ironing cloth
• hand-dyed, interesting fabrics that you have created or collected; instructor will have packets of backed cloth for sale to supplement
• 3-5 yard lightweight trasnfer web
• assortment of threads for machine and hand embellishment
• needles* and sewing supplies
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Materials to purchase from instructor (fee not to exceed $40):

• wool fleece
• ballons
• duct tape
• fulling mat
• agitation tools
• skewers
• STRONGFELT Moroccan olive oil soap
• vinegar
• needle felting tool
• foam

Students should bring:

• 2 pair of high-waisted nylons
• large bowl, approx. 15" in diameter x 6" deep
• variety of colored sewing thread*
• needles* for hand sewing
  
  optional:
• comfortable shoes
• plastic gloves
• plastic apron
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth

Materials kit to purchase from instructor ($78 fee) includes:

• pattern printed on monk's cloth
• cut wool
• traditional hook
• color placement guide

Students should bring:

• scissors (available for purchase at Cloth)
• 10"-14" quilt or embroidery hoop

Students will pay a materials fee at the end of the workshop, not to exceed $15, based on the use of these materials:

• interfacing, if desired

Students should bring:

• your finished handwoven fabric
• notions including thread, buttons, lining, etc.
• a pattern of your choice that you have pre-rested with a muslin
• sharp scissors*, large and small
• straight pins*
• favorite sewing tools
• sewing machine, extra needles and manual
  
  optional:
• serger, extra needles and manual
• large cutting mat*
• rotary cutter* and extra blades
  
  *These items are available for purchase at Cloth