Monday, June 23, 2014

Fabric Art Postcard with Shirley K. Bentsen

See above tab "Upcoming Classes"


Non-sewer, fear not!  Shirley's fabulous Art Postcards are a perfectly lovely way to jump into embellishments, mixed-media, altered art, etc, etc, etc.  Be a part of a Michigan-wide creative community! Class fee $30

  • August 2 from 9:30 - 12:30

Create a one-of-a-kind, mini work of art using fabric, laces, beads, sequins, ribbons, trims, and other embellishments.  You will work in a 4” x 6” postcard-sized format that may be popped in the mail for that special friend or framed for your own personal enjoyment.  Several may be joined together to make a small wall hanging. Stretch your creativity … have lots of fun in the process!  Taught by Shirley Bentsen, the fabric embellishment Queen of Smitten Dust! 


Kit fee $10 (payable day of class)includes instructional handout, project foundation, vintage image printed on poplin, and complimentary fabrics and embellishments needed to complete one project.  Each kit is unique and different.

Supply List:  basic sewing kit, sharp fabric/embroidery scissors, variety of sharp needles, sewing thread, short beading needle/thread, Fray Check, E6000 glue.  This project can be completed by hand – sewing machine optional.