Sewing By The Sea - November
2018
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
By October 10th
1. TITLE OF CLASS: Book with Wool
Felt Wrapped Cover
DESCRIPTION
Wool felt is easy to work with. It
makes very attractive book covers that feel wonderful. In this workshop we will
make a hand-stitched, wrapped book cover and construct a single signature book with
a simple binding and tie closure. The book will be approximately 6”x9”. This
technique is versatile; you can adapt it to other sizes, styles and binding
methods. It is also easy; beginners who have never made a book can do this.
(This class was planned for eco printers but everyone is welcome.)
CLASS
SIZE: Minimum 3, Maximum 15
KIT: Cost: $6.
The kit contains:
l
10 sheets of text weight paper (assorted types) for the signature
l
A 20” x 10”o Pellon
926 extra firm interfacing for the
cover’s base
l
Assorted embroidery floss and perle cotton
l 1 sheet, text weight, for
punching template
l 36” of waxed linen for binding
l Assorted grosgrain ribbon for
closure and matching thread
l A few pins and 3 needles (embroidery, sewing &
book binding)
l
Class use of book cradle & awl
l Booklet of directions
BRING:
Equipment.
These things will be available to
share but you may want the convenience of having your own so you do not have to
wait your turn.
Rotary cutter,
Plastic ruler with a
grid
Cutting mat with a
grid
Scissors – for
fabric
A craft knife
Thimble, if you use
one
2 clothes pins
Supplies to bring
Wool felt,
large enough to cover the front and back of your book wrapper base, plus 1” in
each direction. For this project you will need 2 pieces that are each
at least 18” wide and 10” tall.
One is for the outside and one is for the inside. They can be plain or eco printed.
The inside & outside pieces of felt can be different –
one printed & plain – or the same, your choice.
Note: If you do not want to bring/make
your own eco-printed wool felt Sandy will have some pieces available for sale.
Price: $25. Size: about 12”x 36”. First come, first served.
Note:
Most Joanne’s have 36” wide 100% wool felt by the yard for about $25 per yard.
Remember, you need wool felt;
synthetic craft felt does not work well.
2 Fusible web, with a
sticky surface in both sides. We recommend EZ Fuse II or Steam-A-Seam II. 5 9x12
sheets (1 package). Look on the notions
wall at Joanne’s.
3
oEmbellishments of your choice
WORKSHOP
LEADER: Sandy Sapienza
DAY &
TIME: Friday 9:30-11:30 AM
2.
TITLE OF CLASS: Accordion Hinge Book
DESCRIPTION: This is a really interesting book form, which will
appeal to artists of all callings. It is on YouTube in several forms. The major
detail is that the pages can be removed and worked on, or replaced with
something else. The process is quick and easy. You’ll find it is lots of fun! Once
you have made one you will probably want to make more. It could be a scrapbook
or a sketchbook, or a journal, or what-you-want. Mavis will demonstrate the
process. Then we will work on our books.
CLASS SIZE: Min. 1
Max. 12
KIT: $5. Includes paper for pages, card for cover and tabs.
BRING: Paper knife or scissors, ruler, cutting mat, bone folder or creasing tool
WORKSHOP LEADER: Mavis Walker
DAY & TIME: Friday
1:00 – 2:30 PM
3.
TITLE OF CLASS: Pulled String Painting
DESCRIPTION: Let's
make easy, String Pull Cards and/or Stationary.... I will show you how to do the easy method
that can be expanded on almost forever!
I
will bring lots of photo paper cards and lots of white copy machine paper, lots
of strings in various sizes and a set of paint pots for each person too. You
can bring extra paint if desired.
We are going to do this on the cards and
paper but it can be done on canvas, fabric, wood etc.
It
is simple and the pictures here are of one color pulls and multi color pulls.
CLASS SIZE: Min. 3 Max.
15
KIT: $4
includes paper, paint & string
BRING: You may want to have an apron and rubber gloves if you don't want paint on yourself. You can also rubber stamp on the cards or paper along with the string pulls. Bring rubber stamps & pads if you have some.
WORKSHOP LEADER: Judi Ward
DAY & TIME: Friday
2:45 – 4:45 PM
4.
TITLE OF CLASS:
Paint Pouring Palooza
Description: Paint pouring is all the rage in
mixed media circles! Come get messy and make 2-3 paintings in different
techniques. We'll be working in small formats to minimize paint volumes and
drying space. The techniques are scalable. EXPECT SERENDIPITY. There is no way
to truly predict what you'll get! You will have 2-3 paintings to take home. You
can use them as book covers or hang on the wall. I'll be binding books with
mine.
(The
photo is a piece by Judy Ridgway.)
Class
Size: Min 4; Max, 8
Kit:$15 Kit will include 3 canvas
boards, pouring medium, cell creator, paint cups and stirrers, parchment paper,
acrylic paints. If you are wanting to go bigger outside of class, email Edie
for supply list for extra media and amounts.
Bring: 3 clean large or xl pizza boxes.
You can probably buy these downstairs at the pizza place for cheap. Gloves if
you don't want paint on your hands. Apron if you don't want paint on your
clothes. If you want glitter or mica in your pour, bring it with you. Come with
a couple of color schemes in no more than 5 colors in mind. If there is a
specific color scheme you want to match, email Edie by mid-October to choose
your supplies.
Day
and time: Wednesday
2 PM to 4 PM
5.
TITLE OF CLASS: Wired Ribbon Ornament or Sachet
DESCRIPTION: Learn how to take wired ribbon and
easily transform it into a hanging ornament and or sachet filled with scented
or non-scented potpourri. These are simple, quick and make the perfect little
extra present to have on hand. These do
require simple stitch hand sewing. I will have lots of wired ribbons to choose
from using a Christmas theme and non-holiday themes. Feel free to bring any wired ribbon of your
choosing at least 1.5” in width. I will also have potpourri to choose from,
scented oils, needles, thread and pins.
CLASS SIZE: No minimum, Maximum 15
KIT: Cost is $3.00 per person to cover
supplies to make 2 pieces.
BRING: Non-fabric cutting scissors, measuring tape,
optional extra wired ribbon at least 1.5” wide and coordinating thread.
Leaders: Melissa Campalone and Jacqui Eyre
DAY AND
TIME: Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
6.
TITLE OF CLASS: Meander Book
DESCRIPTION : This is interesting book form, made
from a single sheet of paper. It is ideal for a travel journal, or other finite
subject. It is fun and fast and offers lots of opportunities for creativity.
This book is easy for a beginner – you
will make a beautiful (and handy) book, even if it is first book you have ever
made.
CLASS SIZE: Minimum 1, Maximum 12
KIT: Cost $5 It includes - paper for pages, card for cover
and tabs, a length of ribbon for tying.
BRING: Glue-stick,
or your favourite glue. Scissors (for paper)
or a craft knife, ruler &
cutting mat.
LEADER: Mavis
Walker
DAY AND
TIME: Thursday
10:00 – 11:00 AM
