February 2016 Quarterly with Marla Kazell

marlaMORNING TRUNK SHOW, 10 AM-Noon (Open to All) 

Explore the fabric collage techniques used by designer Koos van den Akker and learn to combine a variety of fabrics and fibers into a work of art. A frequent visitor to Koos’ workroom and boutique in New York, Marla will show you his collage techniques including fabric slicing, couching, applique, origami patches and using bias tape for both design and finishing edges. Learn several methods for designing your collage pieces and get tips for choosing fabrics. See how to combine silk, rayon, linen, cotton, wool and synthetics. Discover how to effectively combine colors, textures, prints, plaids and stripes. Sample garments including jackets, coats, tops, skirts, dresses and accessories will show you a variety of design ideas. You’ll be ready to design your own masterpiece.kazellkoos

LUNCH & “KOOS” WORKSHOP, Noon-4 PM 

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

After lunch, which is included in your workshop fee, Marla will explain the process of putting together a collage and demonstrate how to make and shape bias tape, create origami texture and how to do the slicing technique. You will then have time to practice some of the techniques as you create your one-of-a-kind collage sample piece.

FABRIC CHOICES 

Part of the magic of designer Koos van den Akker’s fabric collage is the combination of fabrics. Prints, stripes, plaids and textures– often in “clashing” colors come together in marvelous combinations.

Where do you start?

kazell_topChoose a piece of fabric that inspires you and gives you a direction. Then collect fabrics that harmonize and blend – they don’t have to match exactly. Be adventurous! One common color in two very different prints can work together in a collage. Cut stripes and plaids on the bias or use only one motif of a print. Try different scales of florals, prints, plaids and stripes. Choose fabrics with texture and pattern over solids – they blend together better. Silk chiffon and rayon batik are very effective for the slicing technique.

kazell-sampleCottons are an easy choice for your first collage project. But don’t hesitate to combine any other fabrics – rayon, silk, wool, linen and synthetics into the same project if the colors or patterns work for you.

Blending the fabrics together are bias tapes that outline the collage design. These can be solid or patterned. Small scale stripes, checks or prints work well. Choose colors that blend with your fabrics or tie together a rainbow of colors with black and white. Natural fiber fabrics that hold a crease well are best.

When: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Where: Greater Portland Bible Church, 2374 SW Vermont St, Portland
Registration Fee (lunch is included):
$45 – ASG Member
$65 – ASG Non-Member

Join us in the morning for Marla’s trunk show.

QUESTIONS? Contact: Ruthann Carter

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