Insertions

This unique workshop will walk students through techniques where they will cut up and sew back with each other, a variety of materials such as papers, fabrics, or plastics. Students will combine all of these materials with each other using thread,
yarn, typical and program stitches. Student can bring their own designs or use one from Christina.

Workshop Options

One Day Workshop

During the one day workshop, students will cut out a shape in felt, paper, fabric, or other usable material and then sew the shape back onto the same or different material. Students will try a variety of materials and be encouraged to use programme stitches to add interest to the design as they sew in their inserts.

Two Day Workshop

On the first day of the workshop students will learn the activities described above in the one day workshop. On day two of the workshop, students will have the opportunity to create thread lace as their insertion, and/or they may choose to incorporate some of the previous techniques they discovered in day one and create their own small unique fibre art piece.

Requirements

All levels welcome