Serendipity on Cloth

Lisa Kerpoe

March 2—4, 2010

HCAF Members $175; Non-members $195
Supply Fee $15

This class provides a thorough exploration of the many ways to use monoprinting as a surface design technique. Monoprinting is a technique in which paints or dyes are applied to a printing surface. A pattern is created using a variety of tools. The fabric is then placed on the printing surface to create a unique design. Techniques covered include: single plate monoprinting, double plate monoprinting, discharge monoprinting, wholecloth monoprinting and gelatin monoprinting. Participants will add stitching, beading, fibers and trinkets to the monoprinted fabric to create a framed or quilted wall hanging.

Creating Texture on Fabric

Lisa Kerpoe

September 22—24, 2010

HCAF Members $175; Non-members $195
Supply Fee $15

Have you wanted to try screen printing, but weren’t sure where to start? In this introduction to screen printing, participants will learn a variety of techniques to add rich color and texture to fabric using fiber reactive dyes.

Fiber reactive dyes provide vibrant, permanent color on natural fibers and are non-toxic and easy to use. All of the techniques covered are easy to replicate at home, without the need for special equipment. The focus will be on using techniques that are not permanent, so the silkscreen can be used over and over for many different designs. Participants will experiment with several masking and resist techniques and will have the opportunity to layer the techniques for added texture.

Lisa Kerpoe is a textile artist and facilitator. She creates artcloth, textile wallhangings and mixed media fiber collage. Kerpoe starts with white cloth and transforms it into a richly textured surface by layering a variety of techniques, including dyeing, printing, stitching, metal leaf and beading. She teaches textile and surface design workshops throughout the United States. Kerpoe is a member of the ArtCloth Network, the Surface Design Association and the Fiber Artists of San Antonio. She has work in a number of public and private collections and has exhibited at national and international levels. www.lisakerpoe.com