ALEGRE RETREAT 2016
Alegre Retreat 2016
Cynthia Corbin
Emerging Style
Emerging Style Class Description: 5 Day Workshop
Intermediate to Advanced
What is it that defines an artist’s style? I think it is a combination of the ways they like to work,
the materials they like to work with, and the subject matter they are interested in. Style results
from who we are and what we care about, it develops over time, mostly when we are not
looking.
To keep growing as an artist, it is always good to stretch the possibilities. In a series of studies,
we will work with our favorites—colors, subjects, shapes--and explore their opposites. We will
pay attention to what is strong in our compositions, and what is weak.
We will concentrate on translating ideas into fabric, pulling for a sense of meaning that is not
obvious, not automatic, but unexpected and surprising--something that demonstrates who we are
as individual artists.
Supply List
Sewing Machine, power strip
Sewing Kit—whatever YOU need to sew (and/or fuse) to work well and comfortably
4’ x8’ piece of Fleece, flannel, or batting to pin to design surface
Masking tape
Large cutting mat—size 23”x17” is recommended
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Rulers: straight edge, recommended size: 24”x 6”
Large square, recommended size: 12”-15”
Fabric and Paper Scissors
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Sketch Pad, size: 9” x 11”
Sharpy Pens
Pencil for sketching
Pen for taking notes (don’t worry, they’ll be brief)
Note pad
(optional) “Chalk type” pencils or markers
(optional) Pad of Tracing paper, size: 9” x 11”
(optional) Glue stick or the like
Collect and bring to class pictures of art work, landscapes, images that you like.
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Use magazines, postcards, notecards, calendars, photos etc.
Include intriguing color combinations (from advertisements, for example)
FABRIC:
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Fabrics you like to work with or want to explore
Include some solids, mottled, hand dyes, “solid-ish” fabrics
Fat quarters to 1 yard pieces
Good range of colors
Range of values dark to light (some very light, some very dark; include some solid black)
Cynthia Corbin | [email protected] | www.cynthiacorbin.com
Alegre Retreat 2016 - For additional information or to register, please call: 970-931-2647 or
email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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