For the past few years we have held 3 or 4 of these sessions as part of the Branch programme; usually run by Branch members.
In 2008 we decided to follow a theme for the year, which was ‘Making Bags’.
We started with a session of painting and printing on different fabrics, using a variety of techniques – from Transfer printing, Markal rubbings; Wax resists with over painting; Roller printing and many more.
Below are some members concentrating very hard on rubbings using Transfer Crayons and Markal oil sticks..
The second session covered the finished shape to be cut from these fabrics, using sheer fabric overlays, layering up with padding for quilting, if required and different stitch techniques.
The third session was for added embellishments – beads, ribbons, and other decoration and the final session included finishing off and cord making for handles, straps etc.
Some photographs of members finished pieces are shown above.
We are continuing with themed sessions in 2009, which will be revealed with more photographs in another article.
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