| A R T S A N D C R A F T S Work with your hands. Art is the expression of emotions. Craft results in a tangible output. Oil and Cotton offers both! Adult workshops are designed for artists of all levels. Learn to make with us! OIL & COTTON, 817 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208 Q U I C K L O O K February 23 Nested Accordion Books, books and paper March 2 Longstitch Bookbinding, books and paper March 3 Sashiko, textiles March 7 Textured Plate, glass March 31 Botanical Cyanotype, textiles April 7 Frame Loom Weaving, textiles April 14 Sculptural Netting, textiles |
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B O O K S A N D P A P E R
Nested Accordion Books Saturday, February 23 12-2:30pm * Visiting Instructors: Peter and Donna Thomas,Wandering Book Artists This workshop will explore the exciting world of the artists books. Nested pop up accordion fold book structure was developed by Peter and Donna Thomas. It features two layers of accordion pages that appear to weave in and out of each other. Learn more here! |
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Longstitch Bookbinding Saturday, March 2 3-6pm Instructor: Delaney Smith The simplicity and visibility of longstitch make it hard to resist! Learn the basics of bookmaking and leave with a beautiful hand bound sketchbook. We will even throw in a few surprises! (Did someone say pockets?!) Learn more here. |
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G L A S S
Textured Plate Thursday, March 7 6:30-9pm Instructor: Larry Pile In this class students will make an 8” x 8” lovely, textured plate/wall piece using fusible glass. Learn more here! |
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T E X T I L E S
Sashiko Sunday, March 3 10am-1pm Instructors: Lily Smith-Kirkley and Shannon Driscoll This form of Japanese folk embroidery uses a simple running stitch to create a geometric surface arranged in tessellating patterns. You will find the process is very meditative, relaxing and fun. Learn more here! |
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Botanical Cyanotype Sunday, March 31 1-3pm *Visiting Instructor: Molly Barnes Learn how to create photographic prints on fabric using florals and sunlight. We will make one of a kind images of a variety of flora on squares of fabric that can then be used for all kinds of sewing projects. Learn more here! |
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Frame Loom Weaving Sunday, Apr 7 10-1pm Instructor: June Covington Learn to weave a simple wall hanging using beautiful yarns and tapestry techniques on a frame loom. Use the warp and weft to tell a story, revive a memory, or to experiment with color and pattern. Learn more here! |
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Sculptural Netting Sunday, April 14 1pm-5pm Instructor: Analise Minjarez Explore open-work textiles through the process of 3D knotted netting around objects! Learn the cultural history of net making and develop conceptual ideas of the netted vessel. Consider how nets and objects can tell a story or hold a memory. Learn more here! |
| Check out our full lineup of workshops in the link below! W W W . O I L A N D C O T T O N . C O M See you in the studio! |
