Fabric Maché Bowls

TOTAL COST: $110
Course Fee: $100
Non-refundable materials fee: $10 (Some materials are student provided. See supply information below)

DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
TIME: 10:00AM - 2:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 306, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. 

DESCRIPTION
Join artist Kate Dwyer for a hands-on, one-day workshop where you'll explore the unique and creative process of making fabric maché bowls. Kate will guide you step by step through the techniques she uses to transform fabric into beautifully textured, one-of-a-kind forms.

You’ll have the opportunity to bring your own cotton or silk fabrics to incorporate personal touches into your work, or you can choose from the selection of materials provided by the instructor. As you shape and layer your fabric, you’ll learn about design, structure, and finishing techniques to create a sturdy yet delicate form.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have one or two handmade bowls to take home, where they will continue to dry and cure. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this class is a wonderful way to experiment with new materials and discover an exciting approach to textile-based sculpture in a fun and supportive environment.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
If you have them, students can bring:

• Silk and/or cotton fabric that you want to include in your project.
• Rotary cutters or fabric scissors.
• Cutting mats. 
  

Thread, fabric, adhesives, and balloons will be provided. Northwind Art School has many tools and supplies that students can use if they don't have their own to bring.

COURSE DETAILS

After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal, including course syllabus and supply information. Learn more

ABOUT KATE
What it comes down to is that Kate Dwyer is compelled to make stuff — gardens, glass paintings, necklaces, tortured egg shells, fabric and thread bowls, batik, essays. Kate's formal training was in horticulture/landscape design. The rest is self-taught. Her classes are well-attended and well-loved and she excited to share her techniques with other artists!

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.