Our live classes take place at A Work of Heart Studio in San Jose, CA as well as the Watch.Learn.Play. House in Oregon City, OR. Be sure to note the location of the class before registering.
Location of each event is noted in the class description.
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Friday, April 25 · 8pm CDT (2h) View more
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Saturday, April 26 · 12pm CDT (6h)
Class meets 2 days. Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm each day.
In this class we will use shapes, patterns, a…
Read moreClass meets 2 days. Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm each day.
In this class we will use shapes, patterns, and colors as a way to explore the surface design possibilities for fabric and paper. Techniques will include fabric painting, stencil printing, use of natural dyes and earth pigments, embroidery and mending stitches, and incorporating paper, words and objects. At the end of our surface design explorations we will gather our pages and make them into books using structures that work well with fabric including side-sewn, accordion, and pamphlet books. The result will be hand stitched sampler books that are rich and layered, and will reflect your own hand and mark making style. These can be referred to when moving forward with your future book, paper, and textile adventures.
Student tools:
Exacto knife
Fabric scissors and/or rotary cutter
Needles
Fabric pins
Cutting mat
Straight edge ruler or quilting ruler
Marking making tools: pens and pencils
Student materialsFabric for pages - solid and light in color, medium weight, cotton or linen. Fabric recommendations:
Cut up denim jeans
Robert Kaufman Essex cotton/linen
Deconstructed clothing
Reuse and repurposing encouraged!
Pre-cutting some fabric is recommended (page sizes will be 4 x 6, or 5 x 7
Threads - bring a variety: machine thread, sashiko, embroidery (instructor will also have some on hand)
Fabric scraps to add layering to pages
Found papers: book pages, music scores, old letters, maps, etc.
Instructor will bring:Fabric paint
Watercolors
Brushes
Surfaces for painting (plexiglass)
Earth pigment (+mortar/pestle, sifter)
Soy milk
Acorns for natural dyeing (hammer, old towel, pots, hotplates), and black tea
File folders for stencils
Stencil brushes
Ink pads for stenciling
Clothespins
Blue tape
Scrap paper
Instructor Jody Alexander:
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Sunday, April 27 · 12pm CDT (6h)
Class meets 2 days. Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm each day.
In this class we will use shapes, patterns, a…
Read moreClass meets 2 days. Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm each day.
In this class we will use shapes, patterns, and colors as a way to explore the surface design possibilities for fabric and paper. Techniques will include fabric painting, stencil printing, use of natural dyes and earth pigments, embroidery and mending stitches, and incorporating paper, words and objects. At the end of our surface design explorations we will gather our pages and make them into books using structures that work well with fabric including side-sewn, accordion, and pamphlet books. The result will be hand stitched sampler books that are rich and layered, and will reflect your own hand and mark making style. These can be referred to when moving forward with your future book, paper, and textile adventures.
Student tools:
Exacto knife
Fabric scissors and/or rotary cutter
Needles
Fabric pins
Cutting mat
Straight edge ruler or quilting ruler
Marking making tools: pens and pencils
Student materialsFabric for pages - solid and light in color, medium weight, cotton or linen. Fabric recommendations:
Cut up denim jeans
Robert Kaufman Essex cotton/linen
Deconstructed clothing
Reuse and repurposing encouraged!
Pre-cutting some fabric is recommended (page sizes will be 4 x 6, or 5 x 7
Threads - bring a variety: machine thread, sashiko, embroidery (instructor will also have some on hand)
Fabric scraps to add layering to pages
Found papers: book pages, music scores, old letters, maps, etc.
Instructor will bring:Fabric paint
Watercolors
Brushes
Surfaces for painting (plexiglass)
Earth pigment (+mortar/pestle, sifter)
Soy milk
Acorns for natural dyeing (hammer, old towel, pots, hotplates), and black tea
File folders for stencils
Stencil brushes
Ink pads for stenciling
Clothespins
Blue tape
Scrap paper
Instructor Jody Alexander:
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Friday, May 9 · 12pm CDT (9h)
There is nothing like gathering in person with your people. We welcome you to the Watch.Learn.Play. house just south of Portl…
Read moreThere is nothing like gathering in person with your people. We welcome you to the Watch.Learn.Play. house just south of Portland, Oregon.
Your registration includes 6 meals and 3 days of art with all the supplies needed.
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Registration link is here: https://www.watchlearnplay.com/purchase/190870-Retreat-Among-the-Trees-Watch-Learn-Play -
Saturday, May 10 · 12pm CDT (9h)
There is nothing like gathering in person with your people. We welcome you to the Watch.Learn.Play. house just south of Portl…
Read moreThere is nothing like gathering in person with your people. We welcome you to the Watch.Learn.Play. house just south of Portland, Oregon.
Your registration includes 6 meals and 3 days of art with all the supplies needed.
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Sunday, May 11 · 12pm CDT (6h)
There is nothing like gathering in person with your people. We welcome you to the Watch.Learn.Play. house just south of Portl…
Read moreThere is nothing like gathering in person with your people. We welcome you to the Watch.Learn.Play. house just south of Portland, Oregon.
Your registration includes 6 meals and 3 days of art with all the supplies needed.
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Sunday, May 25 · 4pm CDT (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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Saturday, June 7 · 12pm CDT (6h)
https://www.watchlearnplay.com/products/225699-Exploring-Botanical-Rust-Dye-Techniques
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We will experiment with a…
Read morehttps://www.watchlearnplay.com/products/225699-Exploring-Botanical-Rust-Dye-Techniques
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We will experiment with a variety of flora (I.e eucalyptus, roses) using different mordants (i.e. tannin, iron, copper) and different types of fabrics, ribbon, & dollies. We will explore rust dyeing techniques using metal objects and stencils. We may overdye some pieces with natural dyes of avocado, black walnut, or tea.
We will experiment with several rust dyeing options as well.
When you leave class at the end of class you will have a nice pile of dye printed fabrics to use in all types of mixed media projects ~ books, jewelry, clothing adornments, fabric flowers, whatever your imagination conjures up!
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Sunday, June 8 · 12pm CDT (6h)
https://www.watchlearnplay.com/products/225699-Exploring-Botanical-Rust-Dye-Techniques
Register above
We will experiment with a…
Read morehttps://www.watchlearnplay.com/products/225699-Exploring-Botanical-Rust-Dye-Techniques
Register above
We will experiment with a variety of flora (I.e eucalyptus, roses) using different mordants (i.e. tannin, iron, copper) and different types of fabrics, ribbon, & dollies. We will explore rust dyeing techniques using metal objects and stencils. We may overdye some pieces with natural dyes of avocado, black walnut, or tea.
We will experiment with several rust dyeing options as well.
When you leave class at the end of class you will have a nice pile of dye printed fabrics to use in all types of mixed media projects ~ books, jewelry, clothing adornments, fabric flowers, whatever your imagination conjures up!
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Sunday, June 29 · 4pm CDT (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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Sunday, July 27 · 4pm CDT (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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Friday, August 15 · 7pm CDT (3h) View more
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Sunday, August 31 · 4pm CDT (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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Sunday, September 28 · 4pm CDT (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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Sunday, October 26 · 4pm CDT (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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Sunday, November 30 · 4pm CST (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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Sunday, December 28 · 4pm CST (3h)
This event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media…
Read moreThis event takes place in my Watch.Learn.Play. Studio in Oregon City, Oregon.
Come and work in my mixed media studio alongside other creatives during this monthly open studio time. I will be on hand to share some demos and orient you to the supplies and tools available. This is a "permission to play" you've been longing for. Make art papers, a handmade journal, explore mixed media art making. This is a community building event for adults who want to devote some time to their creative practice and connect with other creatives while doing so. Space is limited to 8 participants so book early.
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