Portland Fall 2026

Among Nature’s most perfect designs, is the ephemeral leaf. Here for just one season then gone. Each leaf is a work of beauty. Unique in it’s imperfection. An individual who is born, matures, flares to fiery heights of color in the autumn, and then fades and falls, providing life for the tree to produce a new crop of leaves the following year. Celebrate this cycle with a stitched fabric and fiber collage, exploring the beautiful asymmetry of a leaf and the perfect structure that lies within. In this class, you will use a variety of materials and techniques: stamping, stenciling, collage, and stitching to make beautiful tribute to these gems of Nature.  Skill level: Confident beginners and up. Note: All handwork, no sewing machine needed.

Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

Background felt,
other collage fabrics,
papers,
Fabric/paper adhesive,
threads,
needles, a
and use of pens, paint, stamps, stencils, and natural materials.

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

Small sharp craft style scissors
Sewing pins
A portable light and magnifier (if you have one and it helps you see better for precise stitching.
NOTE: it is advised to wear old clothes or a smock to avoid getting paint on nice clothing