Excessive Surfaces: Textile Embellishments with Emily Popp

Do you want to add some pizazz to a well-loved garment?  Or liven up your wardrobe?  Well, you’re in luck! This class explores multiple forms of handmade embellishments for textiles and clothing items. Many embellishment methods can be done on fabric or an item of clothing (tops, jeans, shoes) or a purse or bag, and we will explore all of these options together with various materials!  Instructor Emily Popp with help you complete a project over the course of this weekend-long class.

Techniques including:

• running stitch embroidery
• adding ribbon, lace, ruffles
• attaching beads, patches
• feathers
• fringe 
• beaded fringe 
• sequins
• puffy paint dots and lines 
• braids 
• yarn