Swatch Book Fabric Art: Greeting Cards and Ornaments

Ruth Warren

Learn how to use fabric sample scraps and cookie cutters to create colorful unique cards and ornaments. Techniques learned in this class can also be used with wallpaper samples! This is a fun class for parents and kids to take together. Students will make several different cards and ornaments during the class. Techniques include the use of a hot iron, but can be modified for younger participants.

Date: Sunday, November 1
Time: 1-4pm
Cost: $25

Ruth Warren is the owner of Mommies Quilts and Creations. Ruth learned from her own mother how to create treasures from trash, and now she specializes in making quilted creations from vintage and recycled textiles. Her work is sold locally at seasonal craft shows and worldwide over the internet.

Introduction to Hand Sewing: Dolls and Stuffed Animals

Louise Seamster

Learn to sew by creating unique toys and art dolls for yourself, or to give as gifts. You can reuse clothes and fabric to make something new and beautiful. Use existing patterns or stretch your imagination to make up your own.

This 4-week class is for all levels of experience. Scrap Exchange materials are included—your own materials and supplies are welcome, too.

Date: Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, and December 2
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $85 plus $5 for materials

Louise Seamster is a knitter, seamstress, and teacher in Durham. Her work features primarily recycled materials and is currently for sale at theseamster.etsy.com. Louise was also a featured artist in the 2008 Holiday Craftland exhibit at The Scrap Exchange.

Printing on Paper and Fabric with Found Objects

Patrizia Fereria

In this 2-part course students will learn to create stamps and stencils using materials and elements that can normally be found in the trash. They will learn how to use these stamps to create patterns on paper and fabric. In later stages, students will learn to customize their pieces using other disposable materials to create dimensional effects.

Date: Tuesday, November 10 and Thursday, November 12
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: $35 plus $5 for materials

Patrizia Ferreira’s interest in patterns began after graduating from the Institute of Industrial Design in Montevideo, Uruguay. After taking a screen-printing course she discovered the beauty of arranging, layering and repeating patterns. Since then, she has been committed to the study of pattern and surface design. She holds a Master of Science degree with a specialization in print design for textiles from Philadelphia University and has worked at several ends of the industry, including teaching. She is currently dedicated to the freelancing of her own work at her studio, Patrizia Ferreira Design Studios, based in Durham. She teaches workshops and residencies for children and adults with a focus on hand-crafted and digital printing techniques.

Basic Book Structures

Emily Dings

In this class, you will learn basic bookmaking skills that can be applied to both simple and complex book structures. Using minimal supplies, you will see how easy it is to make books using everyday items around your house (or from the Scrap Exchange!) Participants will make three books using adhesive and thread bindings and will come away with a better understanding of gluing, folding, and assembly techniques that will lend a polished appearance to any book project.

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $12

Emily Dings is an editor, writer, and paper artist who has lived in Durham for four years. After teaching herself some basics of bookbinding and collage, she took a series of books courses at The Printed Page in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and apprenticed with a book artist in Providence. She is passionate about bookmaking because it merges language and visual arts, invites innovative reuse of materials, and is interactive in nature.

Introduction to Hand Tools: Build Your Own Toolbox

David Rogers

Create and finish projects faster by building on the knowledge of basic hand tools you already have. Learn how to get more out of your everyday tools by using them effectively. In this two-part class, participants will learn to use tools like the Japanese hand saw, combination square, chalk line, and more to design and build a customized toolbox out of materials at The Scrap Exchange.

Date: Tuesday and Thursday, December 8 and 10
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $40

David Rogers has been creating eye-catching art and custom wood works for the past fifteen years. During his career, he has been involved in projects with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the Durham Arts Initiative, the Pin Project for Troika Music Festival, Bull City Headquarters, Habitat for Humanity, Common Ground in New Orleans, and The Scrap Exchange.

Payment is due at the start of the class and can be paid by cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard. (Cash or check is preferred.) All classes are held in the Make-N-Take Room at The Scrap Exchange.

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Group Workshops and Classes
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