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
Art Quilting for Beginners [56]
Wed, Sep 10 -- Dec 3, 1:30 – 4:30 pm (12 sessions) | Studio School, 2nd floor
JULIA PFAFF
Learn to quilt like an artist in this class for beginners or experienced quilters who want to change their approach to quilting. The instructor will cover contemporary quilt design and techniques. Students will learn about piecing, applique, and machine quilting, finishing up the course with a unique wall or lap quilt. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
Printing, Dyeing, and Painting Fabric [57]
Thu, Sep 11 -- Dec 4, 7 – 10 pm (12 sessions) | Studio School, 2nd floor
JULIA PFAFF
Explore a variety of approaches to making patterns on fabric including Japanese-style tie-dye and fabric printing with both dye and pigment. The instructor will cover the basics of printing in repeats and producing one-of-a-kind compositional fabric design. Finished fabrics will be suitable for quilting, home decorating, and garment construction. A materials fee of $50, cash or check, payable to the instructor at the first class, covers dyes and fabrics suitable for dyeing.
Making Felted Flowers NEW! [58]
Sat & Sun, Oct 18 & 19, 10 am–4 pm (2 sessions) | Studio School, 2nd floor
SHELLEY JONES
From roses and poppies to peonies and lilies, explore a range of floral shapes and colors in soft wool, silk, and Tencel. Students will learn to make hand-felted flowers, some to be used as brooches and some with flexible stems and the receptacle and sepal to hold the petals. You will need to be able to get your hands wet and soapy and manipulate the wool with your hands in a repetitive motion. A fee of $10, payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop, will cover materials for at least four flowers. Please bring an old hand towel and bath towel. All other supplies will be provided. For beginners as well as experienced felters looking to expand their skills.
$145 (VMFA members $130)
Indigo and Shibori Natural Dye Workshop [59]
Sat & Sun, Oct 25 & 26, 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. 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).
Introduction to Stained Glass [60]
Sat & Sun, Oct 25 & 26, 10 am – 4:30 pm (2 sessions) | Studio School, 2nd floor
JUDE SCHLOTZHAUER
Learn the basics of stained glass and create a small window panel in your choice of patterns. Techniques covered in the workshop include pattern making, glass cutting, copper foiling, soldering, and construction. Make something beautiful to treasure or give as a gift. All materials are included.
$180 (VMFA members $165)
Introduction to Hand Appliqué NEW! [61]
Sat, Nov 1, 10 am – 4 pm (1 session) | Studio School, 2nd floor
JULIA PFAFF
Hand appliqué is the queen of all appliqué methods and is used for creating pictures and patterns. It is basically fabric collage but with no glue: just stitches holding it together. Learn a new sewing skill or perfect one that you already have. All levels are welcome, and no sewing/quilting experience is necessary. A $15 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class covers all materials needed.
Hoop Embroidery [62]
Sat, Nov 8, 10 am -- 4 pm (1 session) | Studio School, 1st floor
MARY SWEZEY
Learning a few basic embroidery stitches will allow you to embellish your own clothing or household textiles or simply make marks on fabric and draw with thread. Embroidery is an easy, portable, and inexpensive art form. Cotton fabric, a small embroidery kit, and hoops will be supplied. Feel free to bring a piece of clothing or tea towel to embellish. Expect to complete a small sampler of stitches and a hoop composition and a fabric embellishment. A materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor is due at the beginning of the workshop.
$95 (VMFA members $80)