In this course we will create fabric sculptures, known as soft sculptures, using hand sewing techniques. We will troubleshoot different sewing techniques and styles as well as installation techniques for soft sculpture.

Whether you decide to hang your piece on a wall or use it as a pillow this course will be a great intro to the world of soft sculpture. Images from various artists who use soft sculpture in their practice will be shared at the beginning of each session to get the creativity flowing!

Materials

• 3–5 yards of fabric (any kind! can be old bed sheets or pillow cases)

• 1 Singer hand sewing thread 24 pack

• 1 pack polyfil (size of project dependent)

• Scissors

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Online Classes at IS183

Register for a class (or series) on our website, and we will email you a Zoom meeting link along with instructions. Simply use the link to join the online class at the designated time! Download the Zoom app on your smartphone or tablet, or use your laptop/desktop web browser. The web browser client will download automatically when you join your first Zoom meeting. (Have a look at this Zoom overview.)

You will join a live, interactive lesson presented in real-time by an IS183 Faculty Artist. Small class sizes will allow you to engage personally with the instructor and other students, just like in the studio! Faculty lessons will primarily be demonstration-based, but may have segments in which students are challenged to work on independent assignments. Each class and faculty approach will be unique! 

Thank you for continuing to make art and support IS183 Art School! We look forward to seeing you in the (virtual) studios! 

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