Cappie Geis workshops

Overview

Explore the expressive possibilities of fabric-on-fabric construction in this fun textile workshop with Cappie Geis. No prior experience is necessary. Students will learn how to manipulate, layer, attach, and embellish various fabrics using special glue provided by Cappie, turning fabric remnants and yardage into finished textile panels, wall art, or quilted pillows.

What You'll Learn

Students will discover the expressive, painterly technique of raw-edge fabric appliqué, designing, cutting, layering, and fusing fabric shapes to create a vibrant, expressive self-portrait. Students will walk away with a finished "Self Portrait" and can choose to leave their piece as a flat textile panel or sandwich it with batting and backing to transform their artwork into a layered, quilted wall hanging. Suitable for all skill levels.

Workshop Details

• Date: Thursday, December 3rd
• Time: 10:30am-1:30pm
• Instructor: Cappie Geis
• Cost: $115
• Max Students: 16
• Level: 1-2 (beginners and intermediate)
• Age level: adult (18 & up)

Materials to Bring

• Foundation Fabrics: heavyweight cotton duck canvas, linen, or denim (16 x 16 or 18" x 18" pieces). This serves as the sturdy backing/base layer or you can use a cotton print for more flair! If you are going to quilt this later, you will want to use cotton.
• Layering Fabrics: assorted scrap fabric (quilting cotton is best). You can use scraps or buy “Fat Quarters” online or at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby.
• Cutting Tools: Fabric shears, small precision detail scissors.
• Marking Tools: Air/water-soluble fabric pens (a pencil is fine).

Fees

• A $20 materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor for additional materials (glue extra fabric, yarn, patches, string, etc.).