Teacher: Lynne Forsythe
Class time: Friday, March 14th 12:00p – 1:30p and 6:00p – 7:30p

Are you looking to push the boundaries of your creativity and try something new? If so, this is the perfect opportunity! Join me as we explore the fascinating world of Powertex, a versatile and innovative art medium. You might be wondering, What exactly is Powertex? Powertex is a nontoxic textile hardener that transforms natural fabrics and textiles into rigid, durable structures once dry. Imagine taking soft, flexible materials and turning them into solid, sculptural elements for your art!
In this class, we’ll be using Powertex Universal Medium to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind fabric flower. The process is simple but transformative: natural fabrics will be dipped into the Powertex medium, and as they dry, they become firm, allowing you to mold and shape them into beautiful, textured flowers.
But that’s not all! After crafting your fabric flower, we’ll use Perfect Paints, a line of high-quality, richly pigmented paints, to bring your creation to life with vibrant colors. The flower will then be adhered to a wood canvas, which we’ll further enhance by altering the surface using Perfect Paint Mediums. These products allow us to add texture, dimension, and depth to the canvas, resulting in a truly dynamic mixed-media art piece.
Due to the necessary drying time for the Powertex and paint layers, this class will be divided into two parts. This ensures that each element of your artwork has the time it needs to fully set before we move on to the next step. By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only have a beautiful art piece to take home but also a new set of skills and techniques to incorporate into future creative projects. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting your creative journey, this class will inspire you to experiment and explore the endless possibilities of Powertex and Perfect Paints!

Student Supply List:
Round Brush
Craft Matt
Fan Brush
Scissors for cutting fabric
Multi Medium Matte
Disposable Plastic Gloves

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