My work is available for purchase at the Village Fine Art Gallery, art shows and retail locations. I also present programs and workshops on fiber and glass topics. If interested, contact me.
Galleries & Retail Shops
- Village Fine Art Gallery, located in the Village of Rochester Hills, 220 Adams Rd., Rochester Hills, Mi 48309 Phone # 248-375-2870
- Artisan Knitworks, 105 North Main Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118, artisanknitworks.com - Buttons
- The Yarn Stop, 25 S Main St. Clawson, MI 48017 https://www.theyarnstop.com/ - Special Events
Shows, Programs & Workshops
- Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild Sales - Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, 48197 - www.annarborfiberarts.org/events/sales-and-exhibits/ To be rescheduled
Programs
Textile - "Creating your Own Fabric"
"Fun with wool and other fibers"
"Building Your Own Fiber Arts Wardrobe"
Glass Button Demonstrations
Workshops
"The Joy of Thickened Dye" - One and Two-day workshops
Needle Felting an Envelope Style Purse - One-day workshop
Free-form Crochet Sweater - Three-day workshop
Textile Programs - Creating Your Own Fabrics
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“Now that I have learned some textile techniques, what do I do with them?” This question is explored in the program, “Creating Your Own Fabrics”. Jackets, coats, vests, capes, shawls, scarves, purses, hats, sweaters, wall pieces, vessels and/or quilts are presented along with a discussion of the techniques and tools used in their construction.
There are many techniques that can be included in your program. Let me know your interest and time restraints. Note: times listed are approximate.
Surface Design - One hour
Examples: Jackets, coats, shawls, scarves, and quilts.
Techniques: Dyeing - low water emersion, stenciling, stamping, sponging, silk-screen-printing, two-color silk-screen printing, snow dyeing, rust dyeing, Indigo dyeing, thickened dyes and tie-dying
Painting - brush, stencil, stamp, Paintstiks
Discharging - folding and stenciling
Layering techniques
Felting - 40 minutes
Examples: Vests, capes, scarves, purses, hat, jewelry, wall piece, and vessel
Techniques: Needle felting, nuno felting, 3D felting
Free-form Crochet - 20 minutes
Examples: Sweaters, shawls
Techniques: Simple stitches - dramatic results
Construction: Forming a sweater, the simple shawl
Knitting - 15 minutes
Examples: Coats, ruanna
Techniques: Basic stitches: knit rows (garter stitch), picking up stitches, center decrease (slip stitch/knit two stitches together/slipover stitch), increase and decrease stitches at the beginning or end of row
Simple construction – dramatic results from squares and diagonal rows
Program needs: clothing rack, table/s and three to four models to wear and/or hold the items being shown - most garments are sized between medium to extra large.
Items available for sale: Garments, accessories, glass buttons and jewelry
Contact me for program fees.
There are many techniques that can be included in your program. Let me know your interest and time restraints. Note: times listed are approximate.
Surface Design - One hour
Examples: Jackets, coats, shawls, scarves, and quilts.
Techniques: Dyeing - low water emersion, stenciling, stamping, sponging, silk-screen-printing, two-color silk-screen printing, snow dyeing, rust dyeing, Indigo dyeing, thickened dyes and tie-dying
Painting - brush, stencil, stamp, Paintstiks
Discharging - folding and stenciling
Layering techniques
Felting - 40 minutes
Examples: Vests, capes, scarves, purses, hat, jewelry, wall piece, and vessel
Techniques: Needle felting, nuno felting, 3D felting
Free-form Crochet - 20 minutes
Examples: Sweaters, shawls
Techniques: Simple stitches - dramatic results
Construction: Forming a sweater, the simple shawl
Knitting - 15 minutes
Examples: Coats, ruanna
Techniques: Basic stitches: knit rows (garter stitch), picking up stitches, center decrease (slip stitch/knit two stitches together/slipover stitch), increase and decrease stitches at the beginning or end of row
Simple construction – dramatic results from squares and diagonal rows
Program needs: clothing rack, table/s and three to four models to wear and/or hold the items being shown - most garments are sized between medium to extra large.
Items available for sale: Garments, accessories, glass buttons and jewelry
Contact me for program fees.
Workshops - The Joy of Thickened Dyes
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The Magic of Thickened Dyes
One-Day Workshop
An introduction to Stenciling, Stamping, Painting, Sponging with Thickened Dye on Fabric
One-Day Workshop
An introduction to Stenciling, Stamping, Painting, Sponging with Thickened Dye on Fabric
If you want to design your own fabric, make unique garments, scarves, shawls, or purses, sew a quilt that is distinctly yours, or design your own home décor, you will want to learn how to use thickened dyes. Dyeing adds color, detail, and texture to fabrics. Thickening the dye makes this easy and gives you control with the application. It can be applied like paint: stenciled, stamped, brushed, sponged, and screen-printed. However, unlike paint the fabric remains soft and flexible.
The workshop covers the basics. You will create samples you can refer to in future projects, learn layering techniques and ways to enhance your fabric. Whether you have a working knowledge of dye or are new to dyeing, this one-day workshop is a great way to discover the creative potential of thickened dyes.
Room requirements: Access to sinks and/or a utility tub and electricity. Tiled flooring is recommended. A table and chair for each participant plus three tables: for demonstrations, supplies and mixing dyes.
Students: 20 maximum
Contact me for instructor/class kit fees and supply lists.
The workshop covers the basics. You will create samples you can refer to in future projects, learn layering techniques and ways to enhance your fabric. Whether you have a working knowledge of dye or are new to dyeing, this one-day workshop is a great way to discover the creative potential of thickened dyes.
- Learn how to make printing paste, chemical water, and mix dyes with activators.
- Make samples and label each technique for future reference: stenciling, stamping, sponging, and brushing.
- Create and paint a wash using the thickened dye and chemical water.
- Experiment with layering designs for visual texture.
- Experiment with the effect of dyeing on different types of fabrics such as cotton, rayon, linen, bamboo, silk, or blends, and on lightly colored or pre-dyed fabrics.
- Discuss ideas for further layering with enhancements: textile paints, Shiva Paintstiks, and rust dyeing.
- Handouts: “recipes” for dye printing paste, chemical water, list of resources, directions for batching, washing, and setting the dyed fabric.
- Class kit (student fee) - Includes dyes, printing paste, chemicals for activating the dye, chemical water, and small sponges/cups. Students share the dyes usually having one or two colors to work with at a time.
Room requirements: Access to sinks and/or a utility tub and electricity. Tiled flooring is recommended. A table and chair for each participant plus three tables: for demonstrations, supplies and mixing dyes.
Students: 20 maximum
Contact me for instructor/class kit fees and supply lists.