Textile Still Life

In this playful and layered textile class, students will create a richly textured still life composition using fabric, lace, and found textile fragments. Inspired by traditional still life imagery—flowers, vessels, and domestic objects—you’ll learn how to build an image by collaging fabric pieces and stitching them into a cohesive artwork.

Working with vintage textiles, printed fabrics, lace, embroidery, and paper ephemera, students will explore techniques for layering, composition, and storytelling through cloth. We’ll discuss how to balance pattern, color, and texture while creating depth and focal points in a small-format textile piece, as well as textile image transfer methods. Students will learn simple hand-stitching methods to secure and enhance the composition for a truly finished piece. 

No advanced sewing skills required—perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. Bring your favorite fabric scissors and I’ll provide the rest!