Artiscape
Holiday Inn Capital Square
Columbus, OH

April 16- 18, 2010

ARTISCAPE
Classes by Melissa

 April 15 - 18, 2010

Create a unique 1 1/2” wide cuff bracelet using antique, collectable and handmade buttons from Melissa's extensive stash. Buttons and embellishments are attached to a felted fabric covered adjustable band using hand stitching techniques that will be taught during class. Each student will come away from this class having acquired handwork techniques to add to their repertoire of creative possibilities. Guaranteed fun with great results… no two bracelets are alike! Sign up at www.europeanpapers.com

Hand dyed silk ribbons in varying widths and exquisite threads will be utilized to construct this delicate one-of-a-kind open weave scarf. Lengths of silk ribbon will be arranged on a base of water soluble stabilizer. A grid pattern will then be machine stitched over the ribbons. The scarf will be completed by dipping it in water to dissolve the stabilizer.
What will remain is a striking piece of wearable art… feather light in weight with wisps of wayward threads and a wash of subtle colorations. Finished scarf measures approximately 6 x 48”. Sign up at www.europeanpapers.com

Choose a funky bag and add the finishing touches to give it the personality of its owner! Melissa will construct and bring to class several basic bags- each one totally unique, completely pieced and patched from vintage fabrics, recycled clothing, drapery and upholstery fabric scraps. Each student will select a bag from an array of choices. Classroom instruction time will focus on assisting each student in designing and adding features, such as inside or outside pockets, a fun closure, an awesome shoulder strap or handle, and other functional or one-of-a-kind embellishments. A sewing machine will be available in class. Students familiar with machine sewing may opt to utilize it, but the project can be completed using only hand stitching techniques. Finished bag sizes will vary… but are best described as substantial size shoulder bags. Sign up at www.europeanpapers.com

WORKT BY HAND
                 
 May 6 - 8, 2010

The Workt By Hand (WGH) retreat will again be held in Tipp City, in historic downtown Old Tippecanoe, in the heart of our home state of Ohio.

We are pleased to announce the theme for this year’s project is Recycle & Repurpose. Our project, a decorative piece for your home, translates this theme, quite literally, into a set of Embellished Quilt Blocks or Creative Blocks if you will, that focus our thoughts and stitching on the importance of caring for our environment and wisely using all our resources.

We are once again offering a selection of handcrafted items available exclusively to Workt By Hand participants. All items must be preordered and will be delivered at the retreat.

Workshop Schedule & Fees 2010

Workshop Registration 2010