Paper collage meets quilting in this fun and adventurous workshop.
Yes, you can stitch paper with your home sewing machine!
Using your home sewing machine, create immediate creative collages with paper and thread. No waiting around for glue to dry! David will guide you through a series of hands-on exercises and share his 20+ years of experience as a paper collage artist, including all his tips and ideas for simple but striking compositions.
This is a 3-hour workshop.
Workshop overview
Discuss what papers work best, from art store purchases to junk mail
Cut base paper into standard 6″ x 6″ shapes or print templates from the supplied PDF
Mark off the composition area with drafting tape guides
Test your sewing machine stitch length and tension
Cut and/or tear up paper to be added to your composition
Sew strips of paper onto base paper, building as you go
Carefully remove tape guides
Review options for framing and additional construction ideas
Download the supply list