Alice Vander Vennen - Original Works


Explore the intriguing process of juxtaposing textiles within natural and found objects Create your own surprising and compelling assembled pieces of art Enjoy great studio space in Toronto's Distillery District Complete the creative process by framing your work Be inspired, relaxed and invigorated "I have not stopped talking about the wonderful experience I had this past weekend at your workshop. my family loved the pieces I took home. Again, thank you!” ....past workshop participant
Two-Day Workshop in Cobourg Ontario
The Colour Story Friday, September 27, 3-8 Saturday, September 28, 10-5 Location: Cobourg Ontario Fees: $200 plus HST ($226 total) click here to register	Embellished stories, woven histories, and imprinted journeys all become a part of composition in cloth. Creating such a composition can be an exciting adventure involving colour, texture and shapes. In this workshop, colour trumps and gets to tell the full story. Participants will work to create their own piece of textile art that speaks of stories, histories and journeys. Instruction will be given into how to enhance the story through composition, and by incorporating meaningful objects or memorabilia. Instruction will also be given in finishing, mounting and framing. Materials:Materials to bring include a variety of found objects, natural materials, fabrics, sharp scissors and other sewing materials, and, if convenient, a sewing machine.

Three-Day Workshop in the Distillery District, Toronto
Creating a Textile Assemblage Friday, October 25, 1-5 Saturday, October 26, 10-5 Sunday, October 27, 10-3 Location: Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario Fees: $300 + HST ($339 total) click here to register	Create art in this exciting three-day intensive workshop set in the Distillery District, the heart of a vibrant Toronto art scene. Be immersed in art and culture while interacting with others. In this workshop we will work to create a textile assemblage, juxtaposing a number of different elements. We will work with textiles, hand-embellished or new, natural materials, such as sticks, stones, feathers and leaves, and found objects, such as buttons and scraps of metal. All of these elements combined create a unique and compelling piece of art that speaks of a new visual story. Instruction will be given in how to incorporate the different materials, how to create a strong composition, and how to embellish through wrapping and stitching wire. Participants will also be led through the process of finishing, mounting and framing the art piece, making it show-ready. Materials:Materials to bring include a variety of found objects, natural materials, fabrics, sharp scissors and other sewing materials, and, if convenient, a sewing machine.

“What a Wonderful workshop—so beautifully designed and executed. each of us left with our own framed artwork—Amazing!” .....Past workshop participant

Two-Day Workshop in Cobourg Ontario

Three-Day Workshop in the Distillery District, Toronto