Fabric Collage
Beginner
Required Skills:
Some experience using a sewing machine
Class Length:
Two and a Half Days
Class Times:
Have fun creating fabric collages in a 5" x 7" card format and in larger, frameable pieces. Using fabric, Wunder Under© and an iron, let your imagination run wild. Images may be realistic, whimsical, or abstract. Let the color and pattern of the fabric be your guide. Try free motion stitching over the collages to add details. This is an opportunity to experiment with these techniques in a quick, structured, supportive environment. Handouts provided and samples available for inspiration.
Registration Fees:
For FTWG Members: $450
For all others: $525
Materials Fee:
$12
Materials Fee Includes:
A variety of fabric pieces and wonder under, drawing paper, lightweight batting, frame cards and envelopes. One or two sewing machines available for student use during class.
Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.
- Good fabric cutting scissors
- Iron
- Towel (for ironing on)
- Sewing machine for free motion stitching (able to drop feed dogs and free motion foot)
- Favorite fabrics precut to 5" x 7" or 8" x 10" pieces (optional)
Rebecca Kobos’ uses fabrics to create realistic and whimsical images in her collages. A retired art teacher, some of her favorite subjects are cats, birds, plants, faces, and landscapes. She spends time making her larger framed pieces as well as smaller 5x7 mini-collages. Her work combines strong colors and patterns. Rebecca uses free-motion stitching to draw into these “fabric sketches” to add detail. Her pieces often include both commercial fabric and fabrics that she hand-dyes. Rebecca’s focus is largely on surface design in her fiber work, but she also spins yarn, weaves, paints, and collaborates with her husband on ceramic pieces. Her work can be seen in galleries in Florida, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
These photos were provided by the instructor to demonstrate the experience of taking this class.
