The 2010 GBACG Workshop Series Presents:
Candace Kling Ruching Workshop

Plain gathering and simple shirring? That's just the beginning. The art of fabric manipulation has been around longer than you think. Using ribbon and fabric, needle and thread, you will make samples of these and other techniques, from fancy edgings to surface designs. You can use many of these techniques to trim your Victorian dresses, hats and even gloves. A lot of these techniques are even popular on women's clothing today. These little touches really put the wow factor in your work. Learn how Victorian seamstresses ruffled the ruffle, 1920's milliners trimmed their hats with gauged ribbon, and how Parisian designers apply these skills today. Pictures from Candace's collection will give you a wealth of application ideas.

Instructor Bio: Candace Kling's years of enthusiastic research in ribbon and fabric embellishment have led her to explore museum costume and textile collections across the country, teaching as she goes. In addition to her wealth of knowledge from years of research, Candace shares ribbonwork samples, sources, books, and slides with her students. Her book, The Artful Ribbon, is a best seller.

Students should bring: Scissors for silk, scissors for wire ribbon & paper, ball head pins, needles & thread, tape measure, C-Thru ruler (6", 12", or 18"), notebook & pencil/pen (2 colors), Scotch brand or generic Magic Tape (½" or ¾"), and ¾ yard silk fabric (china, stone-washed, charmeuse, organdy, thai silk/dupioni, or taffeta. Silk scarves or garments to cut up are also an option.)

Location: Bay Area Christian Connection, 810 Clay St., Oakland, CA 94607. Google Map Directions
There is a parking lot adjacent to the church behind the neighboring building- entrance is on Clay St. There is also metered parking and a pay lot on the corner of 7th and Clay that is $2.00 all day on weekends.

Questions? Email Mia Jackson, Workshop Coordinator, at .

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