Marlene's Calendar

Testimonial from the Hand Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop for Teachers at the Tampa Museum of Art:

"We dyed the scarves yesterday and I have to say it was one of the best projects ever! I had originally intended on having some adult helpers but suddenly none were available -- and it was still manageable for me. I did a demo in front of the entire class and had a few student helpers who made their scarves as part of the demo. Then they were able to help me. I gave the kids choices of three colors -- each one was unique and beautiful in its own way and while I was ironing I would find images of flowers, butterflies, snowflakes, horses heads, etc. which got the kids so engaged. I would most definitely do this again or take the dying process to another level.

"In addition, it was very clean, no one got excess dye on them except for me (when I was mixing them) and the worst thing that happened was someone popping their baggie while waiting.

"My only worry -- and not a big one -- the kids loved the scarves so much that I don't know how many mothers will actually receive them for Christmas -- I heard a few 'I'm keeping this!' around. But no matter, the process was HUGE success.

"Thank you so much. Please let me know if you have any workshops or anything going on."

Happy Holidays!
Kate Chappell

2012

Shows, Lectures & Workshops

10 Jan: Lecture Sarasota Surface Design Guild meeting (anyone can attend) Lecture on Advanced Dyeing for Beginners, Creating a Silk Landscape and Hand Dyed Silk Greeting Cards. There will be a hands on demonstration and you can make your own card at the meeting.

13 & 14 Jan: 10 am-5 pm: I will be a vendor at Quilter’s Marketplace in Lake Worth, FL on the east coast of Florida by West Palm Beach demonstrating dyeing scarves, landscapes and collage.  (If you want me to do a lecture or workshop while I am on the East Coast, let me know via email.)

22 Jan 1-3:30 & 4-6:30 pm: (both workshops are already filled): Workshop Sarasota Surface Design Guild Dyeing workshop “Advanced Dyeing for Beginners” $25. Membership in the guild required. Learn how to create special shibori effects on silk using knots; tipping the table; folds, clamps and sticks or shapes; silk screen imagery using shaving cream and dye concentrate; landscape imagery on silk broadcloth-it feels and sews like cotton. Supplies provided.

1 Feb 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Valentine silk dying workshop at the Aging Well Center at the Long Center in Clearwater, FL

2 & 4 Feb:  Home Studio Workshop: Silk Screening and Stamping with Color Hue Dyes. Make your own valentines (also incorporating foil on your work), dye imagery onto silk fabric/scarves using a variety of silk screens and dyes mixed with shaving cream. Capture stamps images onto silk easily. I have lots of screens, but if you have your own, bring them along.

9, 10 & 11 Feb: FAB (Fiber Arts Boutique) Sarasota Art Center, FL

23-25 Feb: Lakeland, Florida Original Sewing and Quilting Expo. Artwork display and surface design demonstration booth for the Surface Design Guild of Tampa Bay. Let me know if you can volunteer in our booth. Come play! Meet new people, have fun, shop the vendors mall, hear a lecture, see the show, take a class and more.

2 & 3 Mar: Vendor/Demonstrator at Suncoast Quilting Circle’s Quilt Show in Largo, FL

8 & 10 Mar: Home Studio Workshop Color Theory and Collage-Portals, Large and Small

13 Mar: Private Silk Dyeing Workshop for Dodie & Friends

6 Aug 6 - 8 pm: "My Life in Fabric" Lecture for Florida Cabin Fever Quilt Guild, Orlando, FL

11 Aug 10 am - 5 pm: Silk Dyeing Workshop for Florida Cabin Fever Quilt Guild, Orlando, FL

12 Aug 10 am - 5 pm: Fabric Collage Workshop for Florida Cabin Fever Quilt Guild, Orlando, FL

20 - 22 Sep: Jacksonville Quilt Festival

Foil Workshop

"Thanks so much for opening your home and studio to our group on Sunday. I have been curious about foil for many years...and now I know how to make it happen in my quilt designs.

"Thanks for your patience and willingness to share your talents with us. I'm ready to FOIL!"

Gayle Wolf