This class begins with a face. We’ll start by creating the spirit of our figure—drawing, painting, or stitching a face that feels like someone waiting to be known. From there, we begin to build her form slowly, in layers… allowing the piece to grow in an intuitive and unfolding way. Fabric becomes our language. Through hand stitching, painted details, and fabric surface design techniques, we’ll create a series of connected sections—each one holding its own story, texture, and visual voice. These pieces extend downward, forming a long, rollable figure that can be wrapped, stored, and revisited over time. This is a piece that holds both the visible and the hidden. You may choose to include a private pocket, a symbolic element, or something quietly personal stitched within the layers. Each addition becomes part of her story—whether shared or kept just for you. Along the way, we’ll explore:
1 creating expressive faces using mixed media and/or stitch
2 building a soft, flexible structure that grows section by section
3 fabric surface design for personal imagery and pattern
4 hand stitching as both mark-making and connection
5 embracing intuition over perfection
Day 1 Creating the face and beginning the body. We’ll explore expressive features, begin layering fabric, and start building the first sections of the figure.
Day 2 Continuing the body, adding surface design, stitching, and assembling a longer, more developed roll-up figure. Time will be given to expand, refine, and add personal elements
Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:
1 Selection of designed Artfoamie stamps for creating patches
2 Black felt and other small felt scraps
3 Fabric images (for use in your piece, if desired)
4 Pins 5 Embroidery floss and needles
6 Black paint 7 Sponge brushes
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Fabric Supplies:
1 1.5 yards muslin (washed & ironed)
2 Small fabric scraps (pieces you love or feel connected to)
3 Several medium fabric pieces (approx. 8” x 10”)
4 ½ yard fabric of your choice (enough to finish the back of your figure and for arms—we’ll also use part of this for creating patches with Artfoamie stamps)
5 Fabric with interesting motifs or shapes (consider pieces that could become an eye)
6 Repurposed textiles (look beyond traditional fabric—clothing, fabric purses, pockets, etc.)
Tools & Materials
1 Scissors
2 Pen or pencil (for notes and drawing)
3 Fray Check
4 Various colors of felt
5 Yarn or ribbon (for hair)
6 Glue stick
7 Heat n Bond Ultra Hold (iron-on adhesive)
To pre-order supplies, click on this link for Cobblestone Creek Studios.