Cloth Paper Scissors DVD Workshop Previews

Layer by Layer With Beryl Taylor

Jenn Mason — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:02:49 GMT

Join Beryl Taylor, author of Mixed-Media Explorations, and special guest Pokey Bolton for an up-close look at a variety of mixed-media techniques. Beryl's artwork may appear intimidating, but when you learn her methods you'll discover they're fun and easily mastered--not daunting whatsoever! Learn how to make "fabric paper" with everyday materials, including napkins and candy wrappers, and embellish it to create decorative, layered artwork. Experiment with stenciling using metallic paints and modeling paste on commercially printed and silk fabrics. Learn tricks and tips, such as Beryl's strategy for preparing free-motion motifs in a most-efficient manner, and how to transfer a design using your sewing machine. Finally, who said you can't incorporate metal into your work? Learn to draw on it, color it, punch out shapes, cut it, and then machine stitch it to your fabric. Throughout the DVD, you'll see samples of Beryl's artwork, including additional finished pieces at the end.

Texture Transformation with Natalya Aikens

Jenn Mason — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:52:50 GMT

Do you yearn to add unique texture to your fiber art? Do you want to incorporate recycled materials into your repertoire? would you like to learn basic Photoshop skills to alter photos for inclusion in your art? In this DVD, Natalya shares numerous simple but effective techniques that can be used to transform your artwork. First, consideration is given to a wealth of unique materials available for use in artwork. Then discover how hand stitching can enhance free-motion machine work, and see Natalya demo her approach to free-motion stitching. Next, Natalya provides an overview of some basic Photoshop skills as she shares her approach to altering photos with this software. And finally, discover what wonderful visual texture can be added to your art after the stitch and and altered photos, with the application of paints, oil sticks, watercolor pens and pencils, and more.

Mixed-Media Medley with Jenn Mason

Jenn Mason — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:42:52 GMT

Join artist, author, designer, and teacher Jenn Mason for a trip through the enticing world of mixed-media art. The journey begins with a show-and-tell of the multitude of surfaces that can be used as a base for a mixed-media art piece--from simple paper to canvas boards and three-dimensional found objects. Next, consideration is given to the tools and techniques used to cover these surfaces (everything from simply sealing the surface to glazes, paint, stamping, and collage), followed by options for distressing surfaces. Then, enjoy an enlightening discussion of all the different types of embellishments that can be included in mixed-media art pieces (from fabric and paper to found objects and even new, store-bought items). Finally, learn numerous techniques for attaching embellishments to your artwork. The Workshop concludes with a gallery of mixed-media projects.