Fiber Arts
Fabric Mâché Bowl
Make one or two unique vessels to take home using a fairly simple, but messy, technique.
Meeting Times
- Sat, 4/6/2024 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sat, 4/6/2024
Closed
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About
Using fabric, thread, ribbon, and the like, you'll create a unique and beautiful vessel. The process is similar to paper mâché, using similar techniques and processes, but elevated materials. Bring meaningful fabric articles to add, and experiment with supplied fabrics to create your own design.
Materials
- A materials fee of $5, included in the cost of the class, covers thread, fabric, glue, and balloons.
- Bring a small quantity of your favorite cotton or silk fabrics and specialty threads.
Class Policies
- Ages 12 and up are welcome.
- This is a messy process. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy as well as closed-toe shoes, gloves, and, if you like, an apron.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Kate Dwyer
Kate found her way to art down the garden path. Instead of art school, her education came by way of working in and then designing gardens (including the Bloedel Reserve a long time ago). When not building gardens, she traveled widely in books and in the world focusing on design, be it buildings, textiles, ceramics or paintings.
Kate came to making these vessels after years of painting on glass and then metal. One day she happened into a fabric store and was, as always, entranced by the materials and frustrated by what she describes as her "inability or unwillingness" to sew. She bought a few choice pieces of fabric determined to make something with them without a needle. Paper mâche’ is an easy craft one can do wih 6 year olds – a form, torn paper, and glue. Kate adapted it to fabric and thread using her painter’s eye for color and composition and line. Their only function is aesthetic.
Kate's artistic influences include nature followed by Japanese arts, mid-century design, and modern art in general.
Kate came to making these vessels after years of painting on glass and then metal. One day she happened into a fabric store and was, as always, entranced by the materials and frustrated by what she describes as her "inability or unwillingness" to sew. She bought a few choice pieces of fabric determined to make something with them without a needle. Paper mâche’ is an easy craft one can do wih 6 year olds – a form, torn paper, and glue. Kate adapted it to fabric and thread using her painter’s eye for color and composition and line. Their only function is aesthetic.
Kate's artistic influences include nature followed by Japanese arts, mid-century design, and modern art in general.
