Tempting the Muse
Laura Cater-Woods
This studio workshop has a dual focus: generating ideas for new personal imagery and then giving those ideas form. A variety of approaches are used to tap into the intuitive creative process. Participants may choose to work on a number of small pieces or to work on one larger piece. Size, scale, materials and construction techniques are issues that are discussed and demonstrated in the process of developing original and innovative new work. Instruction is highly personalized. Group discussion includes topics such as: nurturing the creative self, getting past different types of 'blocks' and building a consistent body of work. |
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Supply List:
- 8 1/2 x 11 Sketch Pad - spiral bound is best.
- Black felt tip pen such as a Sharpie fine point
- Sewing machine, clean and in good working order
- Zig-zag foot or open toe applique foot
- Free motion foot.
- Extension cord
- Basic sewing supplies
- Needles: 90/14 Embroidery or 90/14 Topstitching
- Bobbin thread
- Invisible thread: Superior, YLI, or Sulky
- 1-2 yards lightweight fusible interfacing OR Sulky Totally Stable
- Design wall - At least 45" x 45", fleece or flannel
- Decorative thread - a variety for embellishment
- Fabric: More is always better. Batiks and hand dyes recommended. Choose a variety of fabrics: batik, hand dyed, hand painted, interesting
prints. The colors should include some from nature. Be sure to have a range
of dark, medium and light tones.
Give yourself lots of choices. It's a good idea to bring that special piece
you are afraid to cut into.
Scraps (hand sized or larger) can be fun to use and share.
- Ott Lite or other lighting.
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