Fabric Origami: The Art of Folding Fabric
with  Robbie Berg

February 27th
10:30am-4:30pm

 Member: $110
 Non-Member: $145
 

Ages: 9+
Minimum Students: 3
Maximum Students: 10

Materials Fee (paid directly to instructor upon arrival: $10: optional, see below

Intermediate sewing skill required 

Join sewist Robbie Berg this February with her Fabric Origami Workshop!

Fabric Origami: The Art of Folding Fabric is a unique and creative class that explores the fusion of textile art and traditional origami techniques. Participants will learn how to fold, manipulate, and shape fabric into intricate three-dimensional designs, creating stunning decorative elements for quilts, home décor, and wearable art. This class covers a variety of folding methods, fabric selection tips, and techniques for securing folds to maintain structure. Perfect for fiber artists, quilters, and craft enthusiasts, this class offers a hands-on approach to transforming fabric into sculptural masterpieces.

Materials Students must provide:
3-4 6.5” fabric squares, thread, sewing machine and all accessories to operate.

Machines are available at the center! Please select whether you would like to bring your own machine or use one of the centers on the registration form.

Scissors and hand needle.

Optional Materials fee:
There is an optional materials fee of $10. This small kit includes fabric squares, sample projects, and written instructions. Please select this option on the registration if you would like to purchase this kit for the class.

This is a long class, please remember to bring snacks, lunch, and water! 

About Robbie Berg: Fabric and design have been a life-long love for Robbie. She started sewing and designing in high school which was many years ago.  Robbie continued with clothing design and sewed for 7 weddings and numerous other special events.  For several years she sewed school clothes for her daughters and each of her three children always had a custom Halloween costume.  About 15 years ago she was fortunate to be included in a circle of women who quilted and has been hooked on all types of fiber.  She was awarded the President's Choice ribbon at the Clark County Guild show in 2014 for her Mariner's Compass paper pieced quilt.  More recently, she has branched out to making fiber pottery baskets and bags.  Robbie currently represented by two galleries for her fiber pottery and enjoys teaching others to create fiber pottery. You can view Robbie’s work on her website: www.phoenixrisingcreates.com. Please Contact Robbie with any questions here: robbie.berg@yahoo.com

Class COVID-19 policy: There are no COVID-19 restrictions for this class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick, and it is always advised to wear a mask if you are comfortable doing so.

Class cancellation policy:  Please note: All Class cancellations are charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following policy: Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund. 8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund. 14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund.