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Course Information

Description: Create a small hat using fabric scraps, Momi paper, file folders, wool blended felt and assorted beads and findings. Some sleight of hand and improvisation will begin a journey of discovery. Two Zoom sessions will add a personal touch and the opportunity to bounce ideas off those attending the virtual meeting.
Media Category: Fiber Art 
Course Type: Interactive (refer to the FAQ page for full descriptions of each course type)

Course Format: Demonstration
Course Begins: September 15, 2022 - Ongoing
Course Duration: No time limit

What will Students learn? In creating a small hat using simple shapes like circles, rectangles, and narrow tubes, file folders, and glue the student will learn experimentation with color, pattern, volume, scale and the use of unconventional items to sparks the imagination. Learning to plan a specific design or a spontaneous structure are elements of this class.
Instructor/Students interaction: Answer questions via emails, “Live” Instruction (eg: Facebook Live, Zoom)
Class Size: No Limit
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Required skill(s): Basic sewing skills

Supplies and tools: Full supply list (PDF download)
Downloads: Supply list, patterns, videos

Course Curriculum

    1. Hats Off Structured

    2. Cone Shaped Hat part 1

    3. Finished Cone Shaped Hat

    4. Dome Shaped Hat

    5. Extemporaneous Style Hat

    1. Supply List for Flowers

    2. Flower Patterns for Hats

    3. Step by Step Flowers for Hats

    4. Part 2 Step by Step Flowers for Hats

    5. Video for Bud and Circle Flowers

    1. Blanket Stitch

    2. Patterns for Birds

    3. Step by Step Bird directions

    4. Step by Step Directions for Bees

    5. Round Bird

    6. Round Bird Patterns

    1. Fabric Tube Hatband

    1. What We Learned

    2. Zoom Recording September 15

    3. Bonus Feature - Small Mouse

About this course

  • $75.00
  • 20 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Instructor

Christine Shively Benjamin

Fiber Art

Exploring the possibilities of creating a character with fabric is an extension of a lifetime fascination with three-dimensional forms. Explore, Dream, Discover is my creative mantra. Experimentation, improvisation and discovery allow for the incorporation of the historic and cross-cultural reference points, fashion, textiles and embellishment in my work. Unexpected twists and turns in the use of materials are common components and autobiographical storytelling are all elements in my dolls.

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