Fabric Self-Portraits: A Special Workshop

In this workshop, students will learn how to manipulate, layer, attach, and embellish various fabrics using special glue, Cappie will provide, turning fabric remnants and yardage into finished textile panels, wall art, or quilted pillow. No prior experience is necessary.

You will discover the expressive, painterly technique of raw-edge fabric appliqué. Students will design, cut, layer, and fuse fabric shapes to create a vibrant, expressive self-portrait.

Students will walk away with a finished "Self Portrait and they can choose to leave their piece as a flat textile panel or sandwich it with batting and backing to transform their artwork into a layered, quilted wall hanging.

Suitable for all skill levels.

Looking for a unique holiday gift?

Your finished portrait makes a heartfelt, handmade gift for someone special! Share a little holiday cheer with a one-of-a-kind piece of art that’s sure to bring smiles for years to come.

Supply List for Students to Bring:

This is a studio workshop and students will be using their supplies.

• Foundation Fabrics - heavyweight cotton duck canvas, linen, or denim (16 x 16 or 18" x 18" pieces) this serves as the sturdy backing/base layer or you can use a cotton print for more flair! If you are going to quilt this later, you will want to use cotton.
• Layering Fabrics - assorted scrap fabric (quilting cotton is best) You can use scraps or buy “Fat Quarters” on line or at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby
• Cutting Tools - Fabric shears, small precision detail scissors
• Marking Tools - Air/water-soluble fabric pens a pencil is fine
• A $20 materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor for additional materials (glue extra fabric, yarn, patches, string, etc.)