MARLA KAZELL

FABRIC COLLAGE JACKETS WORKSHOP

September 8-13, 2010
Fairfield Inn - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Workshop Fee: $725

Includes:

an evening design and planning session
one shopping day and four sewing days
lunch on shopping and sewing days

REGISTRATION FORM

Explore fabric collage techniques inspired by designer Koos van den Akker as you sew a one-of-a-kind jacket in this 5 day workshop. Using fabric as your medium, discover how to combine all types of fabrics – silk, rayon, cotton, wool and synthetics into a work of art.

Part of the magic is the combination of prints, stripes, plaids and solids – often in "clashing" colors – that come together into marvelous designs. Fabric is sliced, stitched, twisted and pieced together to create wonderful surface textures. You may want to consider making your jacket reversible with one more colorful, bold and textured side reversing to a more monotone look. Once your design is created, you will learn how to finish your masterpiece and add yet more interest with a variety of seams, seam finishes and edge finishes.

We will begin with a get-acquainted session and design lesson on Wednesday evening. Thursday will take you to Portland's famous fabric stores to find just the right combination of fabrics for your jacket. Add to your stash brought from home or begin with new inspiration when you arrive. All day sewing sessions Friday through Monday will give you plenty of time to design, test techniques, collage and stitch your jacket together. Techniques will be demonstrated each day. When you finish, you'll want to start planning the next project – the design ideas are endless!

This workshop will be limited to 6 students to ensure individual attention. A $50 non-refundable deposit will reserve a space for you.

The workshop will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites - Portland South/Lake Oswego, located at 6100 SW Meadows Road, Lake Oswego OR 97035. Accommodations are available at the Fairfield Inn or other nearby hotels. Contact the Fairfield Inn directly at 503-670-7557 or 800-228-2800, or visit www.fairfieldinn.com to make a reservation.

You may bring your own sewing machine or arrange with Marla to borrow one.

Workshops begin at 9:00 AM and finish each day at 5:00 PM. The classroom is available to you in the evening and will be locked securely overnight.

Lunch will be provided each day. There are many restaurants within walking distance for dinner on your own.

REGISTRATION

To reserve your space, please send the registration form and a check for either the $50 non-refundable deposit or the total workshop fee. The balance is due August 18, 2010. Please make checks payable to Marla Kazell. Return form to:

Marla Kazell
13333 SW 72nd Avenue, #10-E
Tigard OR 97223

CANCELLATIONS

For cancellations made 3 weeks prior to the workshop or earlier, any fees paid will be refunded except the $50 non-refundable deposit. There are no refunds for cancellations made less than 3 weeks prior to the workshop. Workshops may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not obtained 3 weeks prior to workshop. All deposits and fees will then be refunded.