Image + Text = Textile
with Lesley Riley
This is a sample of some of the techniques we'll be playing with—more to come!
Images and photographs, text as design, as line, as poetry. They hook and reel us in, to 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). Over this three day class, you will have the opportunity to explore over 12 methods of direct application and transferring of both image and text to fabric. Techniques include: inkjet transfers, thermofax screening, resists, masking, scratching and bottle writing. We will explore the use of image and text as patterning, backgrounds, accents, focal points and story. Individual attention will be given to each student with an emphasis on combining techniques to create eye-catching design and stunning works of art.
In addition to image and text, you will work with fabric paints and dyes to add color to fabric in preparation or in combination with your work with text and image.
This class welcomes artists from different backgrounds who want to learn how to work with text and image in their work. No sewing/quilting experience required. Some art or design background is helpful, but not required. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the instructor with any questions prior to signing up: LRileyART@aol.com.
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Supply List
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- White and solid color fabrics of cotton, cotton blends, canvas, silk if you dare. Old sheets are good too. About 2 yards total. Please pre-wash all fabrics in hot water. Do not use any fabric softeners or dryer sheets. Throw in some "what-if" fabric if you want. There are no rules!
- If you want to use your own photos, please print them on fabric before class. I will have photos on fabric available for purchase plus you will receive 2 sheets of images to transfer and we will screen images as well.
- Two water containers
- Roll of paper towels or some rags
- Scissors for both fabric and paper cutting. A small pair for detail cutting is optional – you may not need them depending on what you do.
- Pigma marker size 1 in black
- White & Gold Sakura Permanent Markers. There is a choice of "Pen Touch" and "Calligraphy" and they are opaque. "Pen Touch" comes in different point sizes--don’t get extra fine (0.7mm)
- Elmers school glue – the washable blue one
- Old credit card or keycard for screen-printing
- Rubber Stamps – a few pattern and/or word stamps
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- A variety of brushes – foam and bristle in 1", 2" and small for detail painting.
- Alphabet stamps if you have any. I will bring several sets to share.
- One roll of Reynolds freezer paper from the grocery store or http://www.cjenkinscompany.com
- X-acto knife & extra blades, plus a cutting mat
- Apron or old shirt. Art is messy.
- Gloves if you prefer when working with paints
- Hand-sewing needles & embroidery or any decorative threads you may have (I will have many too)
- And last but not least – please email me (LRileyART@aol.com) about a month before the retreat to see if there are any last minute additions.
