Text on Textiles

Saturday, April 12, 9am-12pm

Class level: All levels welcome; Should have some previous embroidery experience.

Age requirements: 16 and older

Teaching artist: Terri Messinides

Class fee: $85

Do you have something to say, quite literarily, and want to share it through the art of fiber? Learn a fast and easy way to add words or text to your fiber art or quilt piece. In this workshop we will trace or stencil letters on fiber, then either appliqué, embroider or paint to complete. We will begin with a demonstration, then move on to completing at least one or more of these methods.

This workshop is for all skill levels. You are welcome to bring any fabric or fiber project to the workshop that you want to work on. If you do not have a specific project, no worries, we will have supplies and ideas on hand.

What to bring:

• Wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on, and/or bring an apron if you have one.

• All needed supplies will be provided.

• Optional supplies (if you already have any of these):

  • Any fabric you would like to work on

  • Embroidery thread

  • Embroidery hoop

  • Fabric paint and brushes

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Bio:

Terri Messinides is a multi-media artist who works in fiber, collage, and painting with an emphasis on social justice and feminism including work that is “word-based.” Her work has been exhibited in galleries in Madison, Chicago, and around the Midwest. In addition to fiber art and collage, her teaching experience includes printmaking and jewelry-making.

Social: @terrimessinides