My plan was to take this year off from teaching in person, but when Ann asked me to come up to her new place in Benicia, California, I couldn't say no. I adore Ann, her husband Mark and all the gals up there in No. Calif.
Registration Now OPEN at Femmage, Benicia, CA
August 16th 2014
Workshop “Cloth Connection”
In this workshop we will build layers of fibers to our background, connecting various textures creating dimension. Mounting a photo onto an old antique book cover, we will create an interesting textured centerpiece. The bottom piece of our cloth will be created using bits of this and that with a very fun technique using paper, threads and water. This is a wonderful way to take all your little scraps of materials and lace and create a fiber-web unique and delicate. You will have the option to embellish your piece with embroidery stitches. I will also show you how I age my fabrics with Walnut ink and a paintbrush.
For more info please contact Ann at Femmage13@ gmail.com
August 17th, 2014
Ruching Fibers Abstract
With layers of new crisp clean fibers and your added tuck-ins, we will create an abstract Ruching effect. Using two to three colors of fabric dyes of your choice, we will then hand paint them on your assembled piece. Final touches will be adding your special little embellishments. I will share with you the multiple possibilities you can do with your final creation. These make great journal covers.
Another Sample
If you have any questions, you can also contact me at [email protected]
Hope to see you there!!
Happy Summer!
Realy beautiful! Thank you!
Posted by: amelia | October 08, 2014 at 12:03 PM
How beautiful and delicate is your work, dear Joanna! I have been an admirerer for a long time! I am so happy to see you here, even with plans to do a class... I wish you good luck and most of all, good health! Greetings from far away Germany, Manu
Posted by: Manu | July 12, 2014 at 12:21 PM
How absolutely stunning your pieces created for the workshop, all are. You never stop finding new wayes ,with your art, dearest Joanna, -I so love what you show, here--both the amazing hanger, and the covers- how adorable they are.
Love from your Dorthe
Posted by: Dorthe | June 28, 2014 at 08:34 AM
Gorgeous Joanna..
This will be a marvelous class..!!
Posted by: Pamela | June 28, 2014 at 04:29 AM
These are beautiful projects.
Posted by: Joanne Thieme Huffman | June 27, 2014 at 05:10 AM