Unleash your creativity with an art project that invites improvisation and lateral thinking. Instructor Kathy Shiroki will be your guide on this journey—inspired by her own explorations with these simple materials.

As she explains, “During last winter’s storm, while stuck in my home, I pulled out old sewing patterns. As I cut and tore the paper patterns, I used Mod Podge to glue the lines and curves, creating a composition of shapes and movement. Inspired by what I saw and heard outside my window. The layering, which was especially fun because of the transparency of the thin pattern paper, helped guide my direction. No markers, pens, or pencils were used. Instead, I was guided by the pattern’s arrows, lines, and curves—markers that seamstresses use to indicate direction.”

SUPPLIES
The registration fee of includes all supplies and instruction.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Kathy Shiroki is a Museum Educator at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. She enjoys engaging in conversations with works of art and creates smaller works that become everyday souvenirs. Kathy’s teaching experience is diverse, from teaching art in one-room schoolhouses in Montana to college communities in Wyoming, Seattle, and now at SUNY Buffalo State.

SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will work with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is an ADA compliant facility, with accessible entrances, tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains. Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable. We are happy to work with you!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.

For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price (excluding supply fee) to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. We have waiting lists for many classes, so if you register for this discounted class, please consider it a commitment to attend.