Fabric Self-Portraits

A Special Workshop with Cappie Geis

  • In This Workshop, You'll Learn:

    In this workshop, students will learn how to manipulate, layer, attach, and embellish various fabrics using special glue, Cappie will provide, turning fabric remnants and yardage into finished textile panels, wall art, or quilted pillow. No prior experience is necessary.

    You will discover the expressive, painterly technique of raw-edge fabric appliqué. Students will design, cut, layer, and fuse fabric shapes to create a vibrant, expressive self-portrait.

    Students will walk away with a finished "Self Portrait and they can choose to leave their piece as a flat textile panel or sandwich it with batting and backing to transform their artwork into a layered, quilted wall hanging. 

    Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Your finished portrait makes a heartfelt, handmade gift for someone special! Share a little holiday cheer with a one-of-a-kind piece of art that’s sure to bring smiles for years to come.

  • Supply List for Students to Bring:

    This is a studio workshop and students will be using their supplies.

    • Foundation Fabrics - heavyweight cotton duck canvas, linen, or denim (16 x 16 or 18" x 18" pieces)  this serves as the sturdy backing/base layer or you can use a cotton print for more flair! If you are going to quilt this later, you will want to use cotton.
    • Layering Fabrics - assorted scrap fabric (quilting cotton is best) You can use scraps or buy “Fat Quarters” on line or at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby
    • Cutting Tools - Fabric shears, small precision detail scissors
    • Marking Tools - Air/water-soluble fabric pens a pencil is fine
    • A $20 materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor for additional materials (glue extra fabric, yarn, patches, string, etc.)

  • Special Workshop Info:

    • Thursday, December 3rd from 10:30am-1:30pm
    • Instructor: Cappie Geis
    • Cost $115
    • Max 16 students
    • Level: 1-2 (beginners and intermediate)
    • Age level: adult (18 & up)
    • Parking Info

  • If You Enjoyed This Workshop...

    Artists who have taken this workshop may also want to explore our Acrylic Level 1 class with Cappie on Wednesday evenings.

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About the Instructor

Cappie Geis

I am inspired by life. I paint with acrylics and mixed media. My art may begin with just “putting paint on the canvas” or an inspiration from a trip or a walk around my neighborhood or a class that has inspired me to try something new.

Animals, figures and landscapes are some of my favorite subjects.  I also love the abstract techniques and will always start a new piece with an interesting background or just continue with a completely abstract painting. I may add some mixed media and will sometimes include vintage sheet music or tissue or napkins I have saved from an event or bought because of the graphics.

Teaching art to all age groups brings joy to all and I love introducing art to those who may have never picked up a paintbrush or those who want to try something new or just need someone to look at what they are working on and for me to ask ... “what if."

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