Workshops by Tammy MacKinnon

Come and join me for some fun playing, experimenting and learning new techniques. I like to keep my classes relatively small so I can provide individual attention to each student. I believe that learning should be fun and stress free.

Come and have some fun with me!

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sewmuch@nb.Sympatico.ca
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Just Skimming the Surface


We will spend our time creating one of- a- kind fabrics by experimenting with ways to change the surface. We will discuss the properties of various types of paint and how they react on fabric. We will explore stamping, stenciling, painting, monoprinting and more.

All levels
4 evenings (8 hours)
Fee $80
Supply Fee $10
Date(s):
Sept 9 – Oct 7 (Th)
Sept 14 – Oct 5 (Tu)
Oct 12 – Nov 2 (Tu)

Appliqué Landscapes


Have you always wanted to make an appliqué landscape but not quite sure how to start. Well join me and we will explore ways to simplify the process. We will start by looking at pictures and design elements then breaking them down to their basic parts. We will then render these parts using fabric and other surface design techniques.

All levels
One day (6 hours)
Fee $60
Supply Fee $10
Date(s):
Oct 16 (Sat)

Appliqué Sunsets


Have you always wanted to make an appliqué sunset but not quite sure how to start. Well join me and we will explore ways to simplify the process. We will start by looking at pictures and design elements then breaking them down to their basic parts. We will then render these parts using fabric and other surface design techniques.

All levels
One day (6 hours)
Fee $60
Supply Fee $10
Date(s):
Oct 30 (Sat)

Fabric Painting for Landscapes


Make your own unique fabrics that you can use to make landscape art.. We will discuss the properties of various types of paint and how they react on fabric. We will look at the nature of colors and texture. Then we will render them on fabric and look at some simple designs to use them.

All levels
One day (6 hours)
Fee $60
Supply Fee $10
Date(s):
Sept 25 (Sat)


Fabric Paper


Or is that Paper Fabric? Come and join me and I will show you how to make your very own unique paper using materials you probably already have on hand, This technique of mixing fabric and paper is easy to lean can be used in all types of textile art and craft making.


All levels
2 evenings (4 hours)
Fee $40
Supply Fee $10
Date(s):
Oct 21 & 28 (Th)