Mixed Media Messy Play Monthly Course 2024/25 with Kathleen Laurel Sage
Watch Kathy's introductory video.
In this monthly class Kathy will show and encourage you to use many different techniques to produce your own fabrics for creative use within you chosen skill set. Each month you will be guided towards a small project using what you have created on the day, Across the year we will be working towards a body of work capturing your individual unique style.
The course will cover many painting techniques such as mono/geli printing, screen printing and learning how to make your own stamps and stencils. Add to this transfer painting, Batiking, dyeing, foiling, image transferring and your work will be totally unique to you - the designer, printer and maker.
Dates on a Tuesday during 2025: 11 March, 8 April.
11 March 2025 - Paper, Cloth, Scissors. Print & Stitch: Medieval Collage
Paper, Cloth, Scissors. Print & Stitch A Medieval Collage with Kathleen Laurel Sage
At this workshop you will look at subjects. The first will be colouring fabrics for applique and using mixed media materials you will be shown how to build up and work your own unique canvas based around medieval motifs and shapes. You will bring all the pieces together with stitching by machine and/or hand.
You will use craft vilene, fabric, paints, stamps, glitter glue, heat applied glitter film, beads and sequins, buttons and any unused embroideries you might have.
Kathleen will be providing some of what you need, for example, the stamps. A detailed requirements list will be sent out in advance of the workshop.
8 April 2025 - Colouring Fabrics and Transferring Images
In the last class of the years course, you will be rounding off with 2 subjects. The first will be colouring fabrics for applique and embroidery using crayons. You will learn how to melt and blend colours together to create stunning vibrant designs on fabric.
The second subject of the day will look at how to transfer imagery to fabric.. You will use mediums to transfer your fabourite pictures and family photos onto fabric.
Two very useful techniques to give your projects that something a little different. Secure your place and join Kathy for the day as she shows you how it's all done.
£34 each or buy 10 classes for £250. If you cannot make the first date please contact the shop on 01234 824983 and we will move amend bookings - see cancellation policy.
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In addition to spending your time crafting there is a coffee shop on site - O For Coffee. Tudor Rose Patchwork offers students 10% discount on anything consumed from O For Coffee. As well as a large selection of hot and cold drinks, the menu includes jacket potatoes, sandwiches, paninis, toasties, soups. For those with a sweet tooth there is also a variety of cakes baked on site including gluten free and vegan options.
