Fabric Art Jewelry
Learn how to upcycle fabric scraps and old clothing into stunning, one-of-a-kind necklaces and pendants in this 2-day class! You’ll start by stitching and stuffing fabric pieces and then you’ll embellish them with beads, buttons, and hand stitching. You’ll also learn to create fabric and wire beads and how to complete your pieces with colorful cording and simple jewelry fabrication techniques. You’ll leave with a finished piece of wearable art and a solid foundation in fabric jewelry-making techniques. This is the perfect opportunity to let your creative spirit emerge, embrace the upcycle craze, and turn discarded textiles into dazzling accessories!
JoEl Levy LoGiudice is a full-time studio artist from Ashland City, Tennessee whose work is celebrated across the Southeast. She is also an experienced instructor, who makes every class a creative adventure. She has taught at the Appalachian Center for Craft, Tennessee Tech, Arrowmont, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and SEFAA and is known for her expertise and infectious energy. Follow her on Instagram (@logiudice.joel) or Facebook (RagtimeDesignsWeaving).
$240 – $290
Additional Supply Fee: None. The $20 supply fee for the use of jewelry findings, beading cord, embroidery floss, beads, necklace cording, polyester stuffing, and wire is included in the cost of the class
Scholarship Available: No.
Level: Open to all skill levels.
Minimum Number of Students: 6 by March 8, 2025
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Required Supplies:
- An assortment of small (2′ x 2″ to 5″ x 5″) scraps of cotton, linen, rayon, and/or silk fabrics – any weight of solids, small prints, stripes, or florals.
- Scissors
- Hand-sewing needle and thread
- Pins
- Fabric markers or a fine-tip felt marker
- Tape measure
- Wire cutters or flush-cutter pliers
- Needle-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, or flat-nose pliers
- Round-nose pliers
- Optional: Size 8 and 11 seed beads and an assortment of buttons and charms.
Class Schedule: The class will be in person at the SEFAA Center on Saturday, March 22nd, from 1 – 5 pm and Sunday, March 23rd, from 10 am – 5 pm.