Mosaic Wallhanging with Anita Armstrong

Description

Inspired by the intricate beauty of tile mosaics, a Mosaic Quilt is created by applying tiny square pieces of fabric to create the image. In this class you will create a 12 X 16 mosaic Wall-hanging. You can choose from any of the provided designs or create a design of your own. Choose a favourite photograph, or colouring page and turn it into a work of art. Need help with your design? Contact the instructor before the first class for extra support with your design:  anita.armstrong616@gmail.com   “Mosaic is at once intricate yet majestic. And it is precisely its brokeness that lends mosaic its perception of fragile beauty - the space between the tiles is as much an intricate part of its language of beauty as the mosaic tile itself.” – Rosalina Chai*  * Roslina Chai is an author, mother, and "seeker of beauty, curator of experiences, and holder of space." She lives in Singapore, and the excerpt was originally taken from her blog.  Day One: Preparing your board, choosing/creating your design, fabric and colour discussion, cutting techniques, laying down your squares.  Day Two: Finishing and quilting your Mosaic. Applying grout, tulle, borders, batting and backing. 

What Does the Student Bring to Class?

Day 1

1. Pencil
2. Pictures of preferred design (some will be available to choose from)
3. Creative grids Stripology squared mini ruler
4. Cutting mat
5. Rotary cutter with a sharp blade (Creative grids makes one that goes deep enough to cut several layers at a time, but any sharp rotary cutter can cut one layer)
6. Small super sharp micro serrated scissors – (Karen Kay Buckley Micro serrated 4” green ones work best)
7. Two pairs of tweezers, one super sharp (ie. Eyebrow tweezers) and one pointed but not sharp
8. Assorted fabrics to cut into squares (BATIK works best)
9. Clear divided container or clear small plastic bags to store mosaic pieces.

Day 2

1. Sewing machine,
2. Thread the colour of your grout layer,
3. Bobbin with thread same colour as your background
4. Pins
5. Seam ripper
6. Contrasting Fabric for inner border,
7. Fabric for outer border, binding, backing and hanging sleeve
8. 12” X 16” Mottled fabric for grout layer
9. 3” X 19” Low Loft batting

THE FOLLOWING KIT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE

• 20 X 30 foam core board
• Painter’s tape
• Flat top Thumb tacks
• 11 X 17 drawing paper
• Variety of coloured sharpie markers
• Two white paper or plastic plates
• 10” X 15” Lite Steam a seam 2
• 12” X 16” Tulle netting

Workshop Details  SUNDAY JULY 7th and SATURDAY JULY 13th  9:00 - 4:00 PM  FFAA Studio 10554 - 110 St NW Entrance through the rear door accessed from the alley  Open to FFAA members only. Either with an individual membership or through a member Guild   Maximum Students = 14   Registration Fee is $35 per student 

PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION PROCESS Registration and payment is available on our website. Once you pay for your spot, you will receive an automatic confirmation of your registration. 

Please note there are no refunds. If you find you cannot attend, the onus is on you to find your replacement. A wait list can be found on FaceBook, "FFAA Wait List". Students can communicate with those wanting to take your place and exchange the registration fee.

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