Sulmona, ITALY
Vignettes of Italy
With Pamela Mostek
5th Sept to 12th Sept 2012
 Pamela Mostek
| Vignettes of Italy With Pamela Mostek Arrival 5th Sept to departure 12th Sept 2012 Registration Deadline is 27th June 2012 ************** ....students will interpret the timeless beauty of the architecture and surroundings using my textile collage technique and the aged character of hand-dyed fabrics combined with machine and hand stitching and embellishments to create one or more small textile collage vignettes.....
· After seeing photos and samples of my textile collage pieces, we will begin by exploring, photographing, or sketching the architecture and beauty of our surroundings, focusing on the details and small vignettes of color and charm · After our exploration tour, we will return to the studio and discuss how to interpret and isolate the details that will create a composition to capture our memories and the ageless beauty of Italy. · I will work with each student to evaluate and discuss their photos and sketches and help them decide which they would like to use as a starting point for their artwork. · Next, students will make a simple sketch from their photos, taking into consideration elements of design which we will discuss. This will be the sketch they work from as they create their textile collage.
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When the basic sketch is complete, students are ready to begin work on the design wall which will be a piece of cotton batting secured to the studio walls with tape or tacks....whatever works best in the environment
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From this point forward, students will begin with a hand-dyed background piece and then begin cutting out other pieces to compose their primarily architectural compositions. We will talk about color and shade as well as the elements of design as they apply to our composition. Working in textile collage is a very "freeing" experience. Students discover they can work most successfully in an impressionistic or abstract style simply because of the nature of the medium
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With the first day devoted primarily to exploration, sketching, and developing a basic design, next we will begin developing the collage vignettes and use machine stitching with decorative threads to begin adding the stitching layers of design. (note: sewing machines must be able to drop the feed dogs to allow free motion stitching which virtually all machines are able to do today.....even those that are not new models.) I will demonstrate how adding soft shades of bridal tulle can enhance the aged look of the architectural details and these will be machine stitched with in place with monofilament thread so that the stitching does not show.
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Next, we will practice techniques for hand stitching and discuss the different qualities they will add to our vignettes. We'll use a variety of threads and freeform stitches to add interest and variety.
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For those who wish to add beading, we will discuss how and where this type of embellishment is most effective and these can be added to our collage vignettes.
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Finally, I will demonstrate finishing techniques and if students have progressed to this point, they will be able to finish their collage so that it will be ready to hang when they return home. If not, they will have notes on finishing to refer to when they are at that point.
You can email Pamela if you have any questions: pamelamostek@gotsky.com
These are some examples of Pamela's beautiful art work
Registration Deadline for this class is 27th June 2012
Book your place in Pamela Mostek's class now
and save $255.00. Normally $US2250.00
early bird price is now only $US1995.00 (approx 1500.00 Euros)
This offer finishes 2 weeks prior to the registration deadline!
Payment is in 2 installments.
First installment on registration is $US995.00
The final payment of $US1000.00 is due on the 27th June 2012.
You will be sent a reminder invoice.
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Once you have booked and paid for this class, you will be sent a confirmation email verifying the class you have selected.
You will be given detailed instructions on how to get to Sulmona, where you will be met and transferred to our venue.
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