A R T S A N D C R A F T S Work with your hands. Art is the expression of emotions. Craft results in a tangible output. Oil and Cotton offers both! Adult workshops are designed for artists of all levels. Learn to make with us!
OIL & COTTON, 817 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Q U I C K L O O K
February 23 Nested Accordion Books, books and paper March 2 Longstitch Bookbinding, books and paper March 3 Sashiko, textiles March 7 Textured Plate, glass March 31 Botanical Cyanotype, textiles April 7 Frame Loom Weaving, textiles April 14 Sculptural Netting, textiles
This
workshop will explore the exciting world of the artists books. Nested
pop up accordion fold book structure was developed by Peter and Donna
Thomas. It features two layers of accordion pages that appear to weave
in and out of each other. Learn more here!
Longstitch Bookbinding
Saturday, March 2
3-6pm
Instructor: Delaney Smith
The
simplicity and visibility of longstitch make it hard to resist! Learn
the basics of bookmaking and leave with a beautiful hand bound
sketchbook. We will even throw in a few surprises! (Did someone say
pockets?!) Learn more here.
G L A S STextured Plate
Thursday, March 7
6:30-9pm
Instructor: Larry Pile
In this class students will make an 8” x 8” lovely, textured plate/wall piece using fusible glass. Learn more here!
This
form of Japanese folk embroidery uses a simple running stitch to create
a geometric surface arranged in tessellating patterns. You will find
the process is very meditative, relaxing and fun. Learn more here!
Botanical Cyanotype
Sunday, March 31
1-3pm
*Visiting Instructor: Molly Barnes
Learn
how to create photographic prints on fabric using florals and sunlight.
We will make one of a kind images of a variety of flora on squares of
fabric that can then be used for all kinds of sewing projects. Learn
more here!
Frame Loom Weaving
Sunday, Apr 7
10-1pm
Instructor: June Covington
Learn
to weave a simple wall hanging using beautiful yarns and tapestry
techniques on a frame loom. Use the warp and weft to tell a story,
revive a memory, or to experiment with color and pattern. Learn more here!
Sculptural Netting
Sunday, April 14
1pm-5pm
Instructor: Analise Minjarez
Explore
open-work textiles through the process of 3D knotted netting around
objects! Learn the cultural history of net making and develop conceptual
ideas of the netted vessel. Consider how nets and objects can tell a
story or hold a memory.
Learn more here!
