Toronto Craft Alert

COLOUR AND TEXTURE WORKSHOP FOR QUILTERS (with Gunnel Hag)
March 27, 2010: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Unleash Your Creativity! In this workshop students will learn how to mix their own personal colour combinations in order to create useful and unusual textures. Students will experiment with the application of pigments to cloth by using brushes, foam applicators and scrapers. They will build a surface structure for fabrics from scratch. While using a variety of everyday implements and found objects (forks, potato mashers, pot scrubbers, bottle caps, you name it) they will create textured layers by removing color, pulling and manipulating the pigments while they are still wet on the fabric. Just enjoy!
$85 (+GST)

SHINING SURFACES workshop (with Pam Woodward)
April 17, 2010: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m.

Add allure to your creative ideas by layering the embellishment techniques of trapunto, reflective materials, and finishing with fabric paint. This exploratory approach will build one technique on top of another, resulting in very personal projects. Taking a risk results in a discovery.
$85 (+GST)

THE WORLD OF INDIGO workshop (with Pam Woodward)
April 24 and 25, 2010: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m.

Indigo dyes have been used around the world for centuries. It’s no surprise that the mysteries and magic of indigo have held a special fascination for dyers, no matter their level of experience. Spend a weekend “getting blue” using a variety of techniques on assorted fabrics. You will be amazed.
$150 (+GST)

MAKE YOUR MARK workshop (with Gunnel Hag)
May 8, 2010: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Have you always yearned to create luscious, original fabrics? In this workshop students will use Colour Vie fabric pigments to paint, sponge, stamp and spray their way into the inspiring land of fabulous cloth. Explore visual texture while brushing, rag rolling, sponging and rubbing. Learn how to use Gunnel’s unique techniques of “taking away” and “scraping” and create a selection of stunning fabrics.
$85 (+GST)

SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC 101 (with Gunnel Hag)
May 15, 2010: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This introductory workshop is for anyone interested in home decorating, quilting and/or fashion. If you want a specific colour combination and graphic imagery on your fabric, then this system of printing is for you. Learn how to create simple motifs as well as fabrics with repeating imagery.
$98 (+GST)

THE POWER OF PATTERN workshop (with Gunnel Hag)
May 29, 2010: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m

In this workshop you will discover a thousand different paths to the same goal: gorgeous cloth. Learn how to see patterns in everyday objects and to turn them into exquisite colourful fabrics. Create your own stamps and explore positive/negative design aspects while printing a never-ending variety of repeating patterns in your own colour schemes. Thinking of unique gifts? Use the stamps you create to make fabulous T-shirts, cushion covers, bags, tea-towels, you name it!
$85 (+GST)

LEAF AND NATURE PRINTS workshop (with Gunnel Hag)
June 5, 2010: 10 a.m. to 4. p.m.

Ever wanted to bring your garden indoors? Now you can! Learn how to create prints from actual leaves, plants, vegetables and fruit. ‘Grow’ them on your cloth in splendid colour. Print pillow cases, napkins, scarves, clothing, you name it. Also: learn how to create stunning backgrounds for your floral creations.
- Bring some leaves with good veins.
$85 (+GST)

Interested in a class? call early to reserve your space: 416-532-7435

* All classes are held at:
Colour Vie Studio
222 Symington Avenue
colorvie@istar.ca
www.colourvie.com