The most varied of all areas of studio art study, Design + Mixed-Media covers a wide range of classes and workshops including Hoop Embroidery, Introduction to Jewelry, Introduction to Stained Glass, Introduction to Sewing and many others.
Instructors Sarah Hand, Jude Schlotzhauer, Shelley Jones, and Mary Swezey teach many of the classes and workshops.
Class Schedule
Making Papier-Mâché NEW! [36]
Wed, May 7 - 28, 10 am -- 1 pm (4 sessions) | Studio School, 2nd floor
SARAH HAND
Explore sculpting with papier mâché to create your favorite bird. This is a fun introduction to the basics of papier mâché, but also suitable for folks who want to take their skills up a notch. The instructor will discuss bird forms and anatomy and demonstrate the use of armature sculpting and traditional newspaper and paste papier mâché. Learn various ways to attach pieces, create expressions, and embellish. Explore how to make a three-dimensional object in a low-tech medium. The instructor will also show examples of her own creations. A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the first session. It includes most materials.
Indigo and Shibori Natural Dye Workshop [63]
Sat & Sun, Mar 1 & 2, 10 am – 4 pm (2 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
JULIA PFAFF
Learn the ancient art of Shibori (Japanese-style tie-dye) using the king of natural dyes: indigo. Additional color can be added with the introduction of black walnut dye. Participants will make several pieces of richly patterned fabric along with two cotton kitchen towels and a silk scarf. A materials fee of $25, payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop, covers most materials. Students can bring a few small natural fiber items from home to dye (cotton, silk, or linen).
A Felted Eyeglass Case Workshop NEW! [64]
Sat & Sun, Mar 8 & 9, 10 am–4 pm (2 sessions) | Studio School, 2nd floor
SHELLEY JONES
Learn how to make a hand-felted eyeglass case or treasure bag out of merino wool roving laminated with silk and other fibers. Decorate with merino wool prefelts, yarn, or silk fabric. A resist, hand manipulation, and a bit of experimentation will all be used to make these decorative and useful bags. The use of other materials for embellishment will also be explored. Students will need to get their hands wet and soapy and be able to manipulate the wool with their hands in a repetitive motion. A fee of $10, payable
to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop, will cover materials for a case and bag, as well as simple tools for continuing to make felt at home. Please bring two old towels. All other supplies will be provided.
$145 (VMFA members $130)