Create a mysterious & luminous depth, enriching your artwork! In this workshop you will discover how to create the luscious effect of wax encaustic using GOLDEN Acrylic Gels and Mediums. Artists will learn how to apply various products to painted or collaged surfaces & in the process discovering the unique qualities of each. I will …

Discover how to create luminous pours, streams and marble effects using acrylic. These techniques can be incorporated into collage, as a background for painting, drawing, image transfers or even as an abstract painting. We will explore Golden Fluid & High Flow Paints combined with various gels, mediums & pastes. Each has their own distinctive characteristics, …

Thursday, October 1st ~ 9:00am-11:00am EST Friday, October 2nd ~ 9:00am – 11:00am EST Instructor:Nancy J. Ori Selling your artwork, creating a website, getting a gallery exhibit, or winning prizes at juried exhibitions are often determined by the quality of your digital photographs and your ability to set up, light, crop and color correct the …

Disperse dyes are used to dye man made synthetic fibers such as polyester and are applied along with a dispersing agent creating vibrant colors and saturations. In this workshop, two teachers from very different artistic backgrounds will demonstrate innovative ways of working with these dyes. For example, artists can use this under-appreciated dye as a …

Discover a range of techniques, tips & tricks that can transform your Fiber Art! We will explore a series of GOLDEN Acrylic products that can be used to create incredible surfaces, textures and patterns! These methods can be used to create sculpture, basketry, vessels, installation or 2 dimensional art. The focus is not intended for …

Course Description Marbling is a wonderful blend of monotype printing, repeat pattern development, and color play! In this three-day workshop students will learn the fundamentals of marbling on both paper and fabric, including how to select materials and manipulate the chemistry of the marbling vat. We’ll discuss the history behind the craft, beginning with Japanese …

Have you been interested in trying a new painting process but have been afraid to learn? This workshop is about using the batik (Indonesian style wax resist painting) and rozome (Japanese style batik) wax and dye painting processes to create unique artwork on fabric that can be used on everyday household objects, clothing or works …

Discover techniques combining Image Transfers, Paper & Acrylic to create inspirational Collage works! Learn how to transfer laser copies of your own artwork, drawings or photographs onto the surface and as a background for layering. Plus learn how to create Image Transfer Skins! These techniques are an excellent way to develop transparent & translucent imagery, text and …

Loosen up and explore new territory with line and stitch in this free-motion quilting workshop taught by Paula Kovarik. Students will learn to focus on the character of line and personal symbols through simple drawing and observation exercises. You will translate line to thread, develop techniques to accept the imperfect, accelerate ideas, and stitch from …

Denise Labadie’s Art Quilt Design Intensive workshop focuses on quilt composition, fabric painting, quilt top texturing, working from photos, and the comparative effects, benefits, and use basically, the what, why, when, and how of alternative quilt top construction and finishing techniques. The first two days are dedicated to fabric painting: how best to mix, use, …

Tuesday, October 13, 2020: 7:00pm-8:00pm EST Join felt artist Shannah Warwick for a live demonstration of ice dyeing on silk organza using fiber reactive dyes. She will show the process from start to finish including setting up and fabric preparation, arranging fabric on wire tray, and adding ice. She will go over the dye recipes …

A four-day workshop exploring Encaustic and Cold Wax while combining the two on both cradle panels and flexible surfaces like encaustiflex. This class will be led by Lia Rothstein (USA) and The Whole Ball of Wax: Hot, Cold, 2D and 3D will be addressed….

We all have innate preferences for certain colors, shapes, and proportions, as well as natural attractions to certain symbols, images, and icons. In this class, led by Jane Sassaman, we will study photographs and slides of a variety of historic and ethnic decorative objects to help uncover some of the motifs and symbols which may …

Teacher: Ana Lisa Hedstrom Japanese Shibori is an amazing tradition. Ana Lisa has found inspiration for over 40 years as she adapts the traditional concepts to contemporary dyes, surface techniques and applications. In this class we will learn the traditional techniques of stitch resist, arashi pole wrapping, and itajime folding and clamping. We will experiment …

A shared classroom space is provided for the independent studio. Participants work on individual quilting projects. Tables, design walls, ironing boards and irons are provided. Not suitable for dyeing. A 5-day option is also available….

A shared classroom space is provided for the independent studio. Participants work on individual quilting projects. Tables, design walls, ironing boards and irons are provided. Not suitable for dyeing. A 3-day option is also available….

Come to Florida and create beautiful botanical prints with Sharon Sorken at the Aya Fiber Studio. Sharon is known for her experimental uses of Mordants, modifiers and using multiple blankets to achieve her beautiful clear botanical prints. Come work along side of Sharon and learn her techniques and how she is getting such gorgeous color …

We will explore techniques using your own printed imagery to create inspirational Collage artworks! Learn the basics of creating monotype, collagraph, thermofax and relief printed images. All of this can be done without a press, using water based, slow drying GOLDEN acrylic paints. These methods create unique results; the pressure of printing creates texture and …

Thursday, November 12th ~ 6:00-8:00pm EST Tuesday, November 17th ~ 6:00-8:00pm EST Instructor: Natalie Stopka Japanese marbling is a form of printmaking that dates to the 12th century. In this virtual workshop you will learn to use ink, water, and brushes to create suminagashi designs in collaboration the natural forces of fluid flow and air …

Fiber artists of all kinds are invited to join us for a weekend of creativity at our biannual retreat. You will have full access to both of our spacious studios: our sewing studio and our dye/wet studio. Participants get a least 1 full table each and 2 design walls. Just bring yourself and your work! …

Saturday, November 14, 2020: 2:00pm-4:00pm EST In this hands-on virtual workshop, you will create your own nunofelted, striped cowl. Learn how to use a simple pattern for the nunofelting process and how to lay out the wool to create uniform stripes on your cowl. Lastly, you will felt your piece to completion! A supply kit …

Discover a diverse and remarkable combination of textural acrylic products that can be used for collage, painting & drawing! These products can be applied onto a range of substrates; paper, canvas, wood, book arts, textiles & even onto 3D surfaces for sculpture. Explore the unique qualities each product offers in its natural state, plus a …

Tuesday, December 1st ~ 9:00am-11:00am EST Tuesday, December 8th ~ 9:00am – 11:00am EST. Instructor: Nancy J. Ori This workshop will focus on marketing and professionalism through a personalized approach to improving your promotional materials. These promotional materials include creating a marketing plan, featuring how to write an artist statement. When trying to exhibit and …

Saturday, December 5th ~ 10:00am-11:30am EST Sunday, December 6th ~ 10:00am-1:00pm EST Saturday, December 12th ~ 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sunday, December 13th ~ 10:00am-11:30am EST Instructor:Natalie Stopka Learn the fundamentals of fabric marbling in this exploration of color, pattern, and design in print! Follow along as Natalie leads remote tutorials from her professional marbling studio. Each …

Discover a range of techniques that can transform your Fiber Art, creating incredible surfaces and patterns! We will explore a series of Golden Acrylic products, the combination of these can be heat set, creating a soft hand that can also be laundered. Whether you choose to use your fabrics for art to wear, functional art, …

Saturday, February 6th~ 2:00-3:30pm EST Saturday, February 13th~ 2:00-3:30pm EST This workshop will be held live on Zoom. Instructor: Wendy Weiss Learn the basics of plant dye on naturally colored wool yarn, develop confidence to create a diverse palette, and plan a dye garden for this summer. This virtual class will lead you the through …

Thursday, February 18th ~ 6:00-8:00pm EST Tuesday, February 23rd ~ 6:00-7:00pm EST Instructor:Natalie Stopka Working with natural pigments is a wonderful way to connect to your local landscape and the history of art-making. In this virtual workshop, you will be introduced to the natural colors of mineral earth pigments and botanical lake pigments. We’ll share …

Monday, March 29th ~ 6-8pm EST Tuesday, March 30th ~ 6-8pm EST Wednesday, March 31st ~ 6-8pm EST Thursday, April 1st ~ 6-8pm EST Instructor:Natalie Stopka This intensive virtual workshop will introduce you to the world of beautiful, accessible, and sustainable natural dyes. You will learn the basics of selecting and preparing fibers, extracting color …