May 4, 2015
“Super – Best I have ever had! Learned so much.”
Hollis Chatelain returned to teach another exciting workshop at Hudson River Valley Art Workshops. The workshop covered painting images on white cloth based on photos brought in by each student. The class learned how to use the procion dyes, blending colors, layering, and special effects.
Hollis brought several of her inspiring pieces to hang around the studio.
This is one of Hollis’ amazing works made with demin fabrics.
Patti M., one of the students made this fantastic “chocolates” pin cushion for Hollis.
Hollis showed the students how to use tracing paper to plan their stitches for their whole cloth paintings.
Hollis spent lots of time with each participant, guiding and assisting, and also answering questions about finishing some of their previously started projects. (Below is a piece that a student started in the Charlotte Warr Andersen workshop last year.)
Everyone made several dye paintings and on the third day of the workshop, the group gathered for a critique / discussion of their paintings.
It was a workshop enjoyed by all. We are already looking forward to when Hollis returns in 2017 to teach another workshop!