Classes for Spring 2011

Here is the list of classes coming up for me at SoPo Art Studios! For more information or to register contact me via e-mail at sue@suzannedrown.com or call me at 409-4897.

Painted Rayon Scarf Using a beautiful selection of fiber reactive dye paints and a sabra silk resist, you will design and paint your own beautiful 6” x 72” rayon scarf! Learn to hand paint with fiber reactive dyes while creating a beautiful scarf to keep or give!

Teens and adults welcome.

Date: Saturday February 26 & March 5
Location: So Po Art Studios, South Portland, ME
Time: 11am-1:30 pm
Fee: $55 (includes all supplies)

Recycled T-Shirts
You know those drawers full of t-shirts no one wears? During this 4-week series, we will use them as our basic material to create a fun pillow, a simple crazy creature, and a fun embellished tote bag! Along the way, you’ll learn how to tie dye and marble fabric, and use a simple appliqué technique using a fusible webbing. Teens and adults welcome.

Teens and adults welcome.

Date: Thursday March 10, 17, 24, 31
Location: So Po Art Studios, South Portland, ME
Time: 6-8:30 pm
Fee: $100 plus $10 materials fee (to cover cost of dye and paint)

Once you register, I will send a short list of additional materials for you to bring from home: scissors, t-shirts, extra fabric, etc.

Tie Dye Day
I’ll provide the dye and equipment; you bring items you want to transform. We’ll spend the morning folding, twisting, tying and dyeing to create colorful accents for your apparel or home. Possible items to dye: cotton t-shirts, scarves, tote bags, table runners… any natural fabric.
Older children with an adult, teens and adults are welcome.

Date: Saturday March 19
Location: So Po Art Studios, South Portland, ME
Time: 10am -1 pm
Fee: $20 (Sign-up for 2 and pay just $15 each)
Once you register, I will send a list of additional suggested items for dying.

Batik Basics
Batik is the ancient art process of “writing” or painting with hot wax. In this day-long workshop you will have the opportunity to create your own batik designs and learn about wax-resist techniques, including painting or drawing on fabric with melted soy wax. You will also learn immersion dyeing techniques to color your fabric.

Teens and adults welcome.

Date: Saturday April 30
Location: So Po Art Studios, South Portland, ME
Time: 10am-4pm
Fee: $75 + supplies (approx $10)

Once you register, I will send a short list of additional materials for you to bring from home: scissors, t-shirt, extra fabric, etc. Please bring a lunch.