Handmade Media Class April 2, 2009

HANDMADE MEDIA CLASS – April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 6:30 to 8:30

Tutor: Gabriela Delworth
What will you learn in the workshop?
Like so many of us you have always loved making things to give as gifts to friends and family. But have you ever thought about making things for sale as well? T-Shirts and Aprons are among the most popular items. Make them!

This fun workshop has been designed for all of you who might be looking into getting more serious about your crafts. You will also learn how to present and promote your goods.

IT WILL BE A FUN TIME OF LEARNING AND SHARING
Attendees are requested to bring all materials and tools to be used at the class. You will find a suggested materials list at the end of this print. Get together with other minds alike, share and swap them with others if desired. Sometimes we have too much of the same things such as papers, embellishments, ribbons, paper, jewelry parts, fabric scraps. Let’s get creative with a “green” perspective and re-use what we already have. By connecting with people and trying something new, you'll tap into your natural creativity. Discover what you can do!

DECORATED T-SHIRTS

DECORATED T-SHIRTS Part 1
Thursdays – April 2
We will kick off the first class working on super hot T-Shirts. The instructor will talk about how to paint on fabric and will discuss the materials we will use in the process including tools. Participants will present their favorite embellishments.
We will then choose and discuss the best designs to embellish out T-Shirts and will transfer them onto the fabric.
The instructor will give a layout demonstration and participants will learn about balance, design and colour combinations. And will gather all elements for their designs. They will have an opportunity to experiment with their own layouts and discuss styles with the group.
The instructor will talk about trends for the season and participants will then start decorating their T-Shirts using fabric paint.
This first class will be all about layout and painting.

DECORATED T-SHIRTS Part 2
Thursdays – April 9
Last class we started decorating our T-Shirts with fabric paint. T-Shirts are now dried and participants will “bring them to life” using their favorite embellishments such as flowers, beads, ribbons, threads, sequins and more.
Welcome to mixed-media! You started painting on fabric and now you will experiment with basic collage, ribbon art and embroidery! Participants will review their chosen designs and will start the embellishing process.
The instructor will give a demonstration on a sample T-Shirt.
This is what you will learn: how to make ribbon flowers, basic embroidery stitching and collage.
Participants are encouraged to finish their T-Shirts at home.

DECORATED APRONS

DECORATED APRONS Part 1
Thursdays – April 16
We will kick off the first class working on super hot Aprons. The instructor will talk about how to paint on fabric and will discuss the materials we will use in the process including tools. Participants will present their favorite embellishments.
Participants will then choose and discuss the best designs to embellish their Aprons and will transfer them onto the fabric.
The instructor will give a layout demonstration and participants will learn about balance, design and colour combinations. And will gather all elements for their designs. They will have an opportunity to experiment with their own layouts and discuss styles with the group.
The instructor will talk about trends for the season and participants will then start decorating their Aprons using fabric paint.
This first class will be all about layout and painting.

DECORATED APRONS Part 2
Thursdays – April 23
Last class participants started decorating their Aprons with fabric paint. Aprons are now dried and participants will “bring them to life” using their favorite embellishments such as flowers, beads, ribbons, threads, sequins and more.
Welcome to mixed-media! You started painting on fabric and now you will experiment with basic collage, ribbon art and embroidery! Participants will review their chosen designs and will start the embellishing process.
The instructor will give a demonstration on a sample Apron.
This is what you will learn: how to make ribbon flowers, basic embroidery stitching and collage.
Participants are encouraged to finish their Aprons at home.

DECORATED APRONS AND T-SHIRTS Last Class
Thursdays – April 30
This is our last class and participants will learn how to present and price their
T-Shirts and Aprons. We will discuss how to promote your goods and get sales.
To celebrate we will have a draw and a participant will win a bag of materials!

*Start selling your goods right here at the center, ask about Craft Sales dates.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS LIST

These are the materials and tools you will need for your class

• Scissors {big and small to cut difficult corners}
• Plain Cotton Aprons {handmade or store bought} white or off white
• Plain Cotton T-Shirts {white or light colours}
• Fabric Paint {basic colours: red, green, yellow, blue, black, white}
• Paint palette {to mix your paint}
• Paint brushes {acrylic paint brushes}
• Container for water and mix your colours
• Towels or Paper Towels
• Ruler, pencil and eraser
• Fabric Glue {brushes, paper towels}
• Ribbons {Spring colours you might have even ribbon scraps}
• Fabric Glitter {silver, gold and any Spring colours}
• Fabric scraps
• Fabric Lace, metallic trims {vintage and new}
• Needle {sewing and embroidery needles, embroidery threads} Spring colours
• Fabric Markers
• Flowers {fabric flowers, millinery flowers}

Tell me more about the instructor
Gabriela Delworth is a graphic designer and a published crafts designer/instructor with a long distinguished career in the visual arts.
Her designs and gift wrapping have been published in magazines such as: “Marie”, Artful Blogging {Stampington & Company}, Crafts’N’Things, Scrapbooking.com, Somerset Wedding and PMA Magazine.
She has also appeared on TV: Daytime Toronto, HGTV, Breakfast Television, and Global TV.
Visit her at: http://gabrieladelworth.com