This is a 5-day workshop. All classes run 9 – 4 pm each day with lunch included from 12 – 1 pm.
Explore the versatile world of cheesecloth in this innovative art course inspired by the practice of Canadian artist Mary Pal. This hands-on workshop is designed for both beginners and experienced artists eager to experiment with new methods of fabric art.
Over five dynamic days, attendees will delve into creating textured, dramatic imagery on fabric using cheesecloth, learning how to manipulate it to create levels of opacity and dramatic contrast, and to sculpt cheesecloth into representational forms that even those who believe they “can’t draw or paint” will master with ease. After exploring a small portrait, with attentive assistance students will create a larger artwork of their own, which may include portraits, landscapes, or animals.
For those less comfortable with technology, the instructor will happily consult with them ahead of the workshop to prepare their personalized patterns, which they can print at a copy shop and bring to the class.
Attendees will also experiment with adding colour to cheesecloth and background fabric using paint, ink, or dye. Though not a quilting class, participants are required to bring a sewing machine and be familiar with using a free-motion foot for the applique stage, as this method is preferred over gluing. The course includes visual presentations of the instructor’s extensive cheesecloth collection, inspiring demos, and practical finishing techniques, including machine quilting and mounting options. By the end of the workshop, attendees will not only have created stunning pieces of art but will also have gained valuable skills to continue experimenting with cheesecloth in their creative endeavors.
Price: $900
This price includes: tuition, daily lunch, material fees (if required), any applicable taxes and is listed in Canadian Dollars.
Mary Pal is a Canadian fibre artist best known for her cheesecloth portraits, based on a technique she pioneered a decade ago. Her work has been exhibited and collected throughout the world, and published in numerous books and magazines.
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