The Much Ado About Stitching Mask follows the logo design for the Greater Pacific Region EGA Seminar 2026. Learn to stitch the mask on pre-printed fabric and then line it with a provided mask form created from a mixed media material called Fosshape. ...see moreThis non-woven, felt-like fabric is shaped by the heat of an iron over a wooden mold. It has been used extensively in theatrical costuming and stage decoration. An in-class demonstration will show students how the masks are shaped with an iron. Next, couch metallic gold Caron Snow with Splendor silk to create the elegant raised curlicues of the design. This thread is easy to bend around curves. Accentuate the eye area with either orange silk ribbon (as shown) or green ribbon and additional stitching. More ribbon will make ties for the back of the mask. The finishing technique is applicable to any type of mask or fabric item that needs to have a stiffened shape. see less

Capture the lively textural contrasts of a magnificent oak tree. You will learn to paint an Impressionistic background in your choice of colors and trace the shape of the tree. Sculpting stitches are used for the trunk and branches, controlling the c...see moreolors to produce light and shadowed areas. A special stitch captures the shape of red oak leaves. Thread color choices are Autumn (shown), Spring, or Summer. This is a relaxing design to stitch because there is no counting. Color concepts include perspective, value contrast, temperature contrast, and the use of color passages to unify the design. see less

Explore the range of textures that are possible by combining stitches, mixed media, and a source of inspiration such as a poem or quote of the student's choice. Learn to build up surfaces with color, seal edges, construct layered effects, and deconst...see moreruct in various ways to create unusual textures. Materials include Lutradur (heavy and ultra-light), heatsensitive film, Tyvek, PearlEx pigments, an embossing tool, fabric paint, and gel media. Safety and archival quality are emphasized. Students can integrate the materials into a folding book (as shown) or leave them as separate works. A book with 5" x 7" pages and workable covers is provided. It can be displayed standing so that both sides may be seen. Its ties provide a closure. In learning to use the combination of mixed media and embroidery, confidence develops and design possibilities are multiplied. A by-product of the class is to spark creativity. see less