About this Event
Overview of Course
In this class you will make a fabric art seashell themed piece, you will build a fabric collage using a combination of reclaimed fabrics and fabric art techniques to create a beautiful sandy beach themed fabric art piece
What will I learn?
For this short courses you will learn how to create a fabric art sandy beach piece using a combination of collaging, hand embroidery and 3d effect textile art techniques.
You will be given a handbook that will be a guide to creating the fabric collage and a prepared fabric bases to work on. During the classes you learn applique and simplistic embroidery stitches. Martials provided for the class will be various hand dyed fabrics, reclaimed printed fabrics, embroidery thread, reclaimed fabrics, voile and reclaimed vintage lace. You will learn fabric art methods including fabric painting to make the seascape piece. The finished the piece you will add handmade seashell embellishments to pull the seascape fabric piece together.
This beautifully hand-crafted sandy beach can be used as a keepsake or give as a beautifully hand-crafted gift.
Who is the course for?
This class is aimed at people who would like to try something new and creatives who would like to have a go at mix media fabric art. It is great for beginners and intermediate sewers no need to be artistic as you will be fully guided on how to make your fabric art piece.
Will I have to provide anything?
All materials and the equipment you will need to make the piece will be provided.
Am I ready to start?
If you would like to attend this class and join a fun creative learning journey and make a beautifully hand-crafted fabric art when you have finished the class and you will learn some mix media methods that are transferable in the fabric art world you are ready to start.
2026-27 Course Dates
Tuesdays 27th April and 4 May 9.30am - 1.00pm (you will need to be able to attend both sessions to complete this course).
Event venue & nearby stays
West Suffolk College, Staniforth Road, Thetford, United Kingdom
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