Meandering Through the Eucalypt

TUTOR: LOIS PARISH EVANS

In this two-day technique workshop participants will explore ways of creating a personal design with a focus on the Eucalyptus as inspiration. Using raw edge applique, hand colouring/painting and simple hand stitching we will work with elements of design such as line, colour, shape, pattern, texture to create a small textile artwork approximately 25cm x 35cm.

To achieve this, participants will learn and explore the following techniques:

  • Basic design skills
  • Raw edge applique
  • Hand colouring using Inktense pencils/paint
  • Hand stitching

No art or design experience necessary.

Outcomes:

  • Participants will learn simple design development.
  • Learn and explore techniques for raw edge applique, hand colouring/painting, hand stitching.
  • Creation of a small textile artwork, approximately 25cm x 35cm.

Skill level: Suits all

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CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Meandering Through the Eucalypt with Lois Parish Evans

Two -day Class: Saturday, Sunday April 11, 12

Class times:  9am to 5pm

Materials fee: $5 for use of Inktense pencils, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, paper – please have the exact amount in cash in an envelope with your name on it.

You will need to bring:

  • 40cm x 50cm neutral base fabric
  • 40cm x 50cm neutral backing fabric
  • Small pieces of fabric in colours of eucalyptus leaves – greens, bronzes, blues and browns – batik fabrics are good but can be any cotton fabric
  • Perle 8 or stranded cotton thread in similar colours
  • 30cm Vliesofix
  • Embroidery needles (Lois uses a packet that has sizes 5-10)
  • Fabric scissors, small scissors
  • Thimble (optional. Lois uses a leather thimble)
  • Hoop (optional. Lois does not use a hoop but bring one if you like to use one)
  • HB pencil