Fabric Book Construction Workshop
with Norma Santiago
Date: May 19
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach
Cost: $20 Beach Art Center Fee (No charge for instructor)
In this workshop we are going to be looking at four different techniques that can be used to construct fabric books. Fabric books can be used to create a combination of a stitch, textile or cloth book, or journals. Learn about multiple methods of creating and binding books. At the end of the day, each student will have created four different books with the addition of illustrations or stitches.
Materials needed for workshop:
Fabrics - Muslin, any commercial fabric or your own dyed fabrics
Book 1 - 6 1/2 by 12 inches - 8 pieces
Book 2 - 5 inches by 10 inches 8 pieces
Book 3 - 6 inches by 12 inches 8 pieces
Book 4 - 1 fat quarter (18 by 22 inches)
Sewing needles and thread
Tapestry or chenille needle
Perlé Cotton size 8, or 6 strand floss; colors can be matching or contrasting
Scissors
Iron and Iron mat
Starch, sizing or Best Press type of spray
Optional rotary mat and rotary cutter.
Contact Norma Santiago if you have any questions: nvstgo@me.com
