Textile paints are screen printed on fabric, embellished with pastels, charcoal, crayon and sealed to prevent the "fugitive" media from smudging. This a a great technique for creating wall pieces. Susie is a knowledgeable and gentle teacher. Information on her many surface design classes are found on her website, susiekrage.com
Susie's Panel
Susie Krage Teaching and Demonstrating
Silk screening |  Use of a resist. |
The best part of a workshop is the conversation and inspiration from the instructor and fellow artist!
Sandy O'Brien, a marvelous quilter, shows her finished piece that begins with a four triangle screen print. Her use of pastels creates illuminating colors. Sandy sells her work in a variety of galeries, at the Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild Sales, and outdoor summer shows.
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Jeanne Sarna begins her design with a leaf screen print. Jeanne's embellishments took her piece "outside the box"! I'd hang this piece in my house in a heartbeat.
Jeanne is an established textile artist and jewelry designer. She has a workshop, “Fiber Jewelry: The FUNdamentals”, coming up January 24, 2015 with the Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild. See details at www.annarborfiberartsguild.com
Jeanne is an established textile artist and jewelry designer. She has a workshop, “Fiber Jewelry: The FUNdamentals”, coming up January 24, 2015 with the Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild. See details at www.annarborfiberartsguild.com
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Kathy Zasuwa and Susie are applying base extender to preserve the design. Kathy commented that she enjoys putting surprise and detail into her work. Kathy is a skilled weaver and textile artist. She speaks to groups on the process of creativity.
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Jennifer Gould silk screens and embellishes a long panel of highly decorated leaves. Leaves are often a part of her design expression. An experienced textile artist and doll maker, Jennifer's work can be found on jennifergould.com.
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A work in process. Jennifer is adding details in the leaves and texture on the fabric surface. 
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My piece: Screen printed rectangles in green and blue textile paint - Second layer coloring with pastels -Third Layer texturing with pastels, charcoal and crayon - Fourth layer "writing" with a gel roller.
I had a great time exploring this technique and I look forward to "playing" with my fiber, paint, and pastels in a future project.
I had a great time exploring this technique and I look forward to "playing" with my fiber, paint, and pastels in a future project.
It's always fun to learn a new technique with a great instructor and good friends.
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