Intro to Collage Fiber Arts

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Explore collage quilting as a fiber art medium to enhance your artistic or quilting endeavors. This no-sew make and take class introduces students to the beauty of fabric collage, with a current focus on creating bird designs. 

 

Explore collage quilting as a fiber art medium to enhance your artistic or quilting endeavors. This no-sew make and take class introduces students to the beauty of fabric collage, with a current focus on creating bird designs. Our projects will vary each month, so please inquire about the featured project before enrolling. This month, we offer an owl as an option, but other popular bird designs like hummingbirds or cardinals are also available.

Materials Needed:

• Fabrics cut to 4 ½” x 4” (students are encouraged to bring their own or purchase and cut fabric at the store)

• One package (five sheets) of Steam-A-Seam 2 Lite (available for purchase at Quilt Corner)

• Small scissors (highly recommend Karen Kay Buckley brand also at store!)

• Medium sharp-pointed scissors

• Tweezers

• 2 to 3 quilting pins (long pins recommended)

• Ziploc quart-size baggies

• Background fabric (half yard recommended)

• Scraps (1/8 yard of fabric, sub-cut into 4 ½” x 4” blocks)

• Optional: Additional fabric scraps to share or trade with classmates

• Optional purchase: instructional book, Collage Quilter by Emily Taylor, available in store. 

Provided Materials:

• Pattern for bird design

• Parchment paper

• Freezer paper

• Instructional handout (provided only at the time of class)

Class Highlights:

• No sewing machine required.

• Encouraged to continue with thread-stitching, and/or thread painting at home.

• InkTense Fabric Paint/Pencils optionally purchased individually after introductory class.

Finished Collage Art Project Ideas: Your bird collage can be used to create:

• Tote bags

• Canvas art

• Table runners

• Placemats

• Banners

• Appliqué for jackets

• Throw pillows (edges may fray; wash on a gentle cycle if used/no fabric softener!)

Fabric Suggestions: (Color values will be taught in class)

• Realism: Use browns, oranges, tans, blacks, and yellows.

• Monochromatic: Various values of one color.

• Pop Art: A rainbow of colors and patterns.

Finishing Tips: Embrace your creativity and personal color preferences. There’s no right or wrong choice in fabric selection. Use this class to step out of your comfort zone and experiment with different styles. Duplicate the pattern or project as much as you want with your own skills, creating unique pieces that reflect your artistic vision.

Additional Notes: Handouts will only be given at the time of class. Stay tuned for upcoming classes and methods of no-sew projects to expand your skills further.