In this class we will be making a large fabric book ( 10.5″ x 14.50″) with plastered fabric wings for the cover. The wings can be used as a Christmas decoration as well as covering the book. I demonstrate how to make each.

I will show you how to transform the vintage linens, laces, and plain cottons into a sculptural, gorgeous heirloom using gesso and joint compound (pre-mixed plaster).

I will show you a variety of techniques to work on your pages

Coptic binding the book
Hand dying fabric with regular and natural dyes as well as rusting and metallic paint
Making mandalas using a variety of collaging techniques
Creating wings using wing and feather templates, plastering on fabric
Making collage elements on paper and fabric with paint, stitching and mark making
Plastering and gessoing fabrics
Stamping with plaster on organza fabrics
Creating collage pages with the collage elements….stitching to bring everything together
Painting and drawing portraits and adding stitched collage elements
Combining graphite, charcoal, oil paint mixed media art

There is so much I explore in this class! You can use these techniques in all your mixed media work; it doesn’t have to be restricted to just a book. A huge class ! I return to this class over and over!