workshops & classes

I just posted my fall schedule of classes at my new website! Please check them out! Would love to hear from you: http://www.suzannedrown.com/workshops/

FMI email  me at sue at suzannedrown.com if you would like to receive my fall schedule or if you have other questions.

You can also schedule your own class…gather your friends and we will create it for you!  Email me at sue at suzannedrown.com or call me at 409-4897.  You can find descriptions for past classes below.

Batik Basics
Batik is the ancient art process of “writing” or painting with hot wax. In this day-long workshop you will have the opportunity to create your own batik designs and learn about wax-resist techniques, including painting or drawing on fabric with melted soy wax.  You will also learn dye painting techniques to color your fabric.

Teens and adults welcome.

Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Fee: $75 + supplies (approx $10)

Once you register, I will send a short list of additional materials for you to bring from home: scissors, t-shirt, extra fabric, etc. Please bring a lunch.

Recycled T-Shirts
You know those drawers full of t-shirts no one wears? During this 4-week series, we will use them as our basic material to create a fun pillow, a simple crazy creature, and a fun embellished tote bag! Along the way, you’ll learn how to tie dye and marble fabric, and use a simple appliqué technique using a fusible webbing. Teens and adults welcome.

Teens and adults welcome.

Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Fee: $100 plus $10 materials fee (to cover cost of dye and paint)

Once you register, I will send a short list of additional materials for you to bring from home: scissors, t-shirts, extra fabric, etc.

Tie Dye Day
I’ll provide the dye and equipment; you bring items you want to transform. We’ll spend the morning folding, twisting, tying and dyeing to create colorful accents for your apparel or home. Possible items to dye: cotton t-shirts, scarves, tote bags, table runners… any natural fabric.
Older children with an adult, teens and adults are welcome.

Date:  TBA
Location:  TBA
Time: TBA
Fee: $25  (Sign-up for 2 and pay just $15 each)
Once you register, I will send a list of additional suggested items for dying.

Painted Rayon Scarf
Using a beautiful selection of fiber reactive dye paints and a sabra silk resist, you will design and paint your own beautiful 6” x 72” rayon scarf! Learn to hand paint with fiber reactive dyes while creating a beautiful scarf to keep or give!

Teens and adults welcome.

Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Fee: $55 (includes all supplies)

Can’t makes these class times or days work for you… gather your friends and create your own class!  Email me at sue at suzannedrown.com.