Fibre Arts - Fosshape: Transforming 2D & 3D Surfaces

• 1.5 metres of Fosshape 300
• 1/2 metre of Fosshape 600
• Fabric dyes
• Spray paint selection

Planning on working bigger than our workshop samples?

Order more Fosshape and bring it to the workshop! Here are two Canadian suppliers:

FARTHINGALES:

Website: www.farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com

Address: 20 Monteith Ave, Stratford, Ontario N5A 2P4

Email: sales@farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com

Tel: 519-275-2374

Fax: 519-275-2376

SIAL POTERIE STE-CATHERINE INC.

Website: www.sial-canada.com

Address: 2860 BOUL. LE CORBUSIER, Laval, Quebec H7L 3S1

Tel: 450-687-4046

Supplies:

• EXTRA FOSSHAPE IF YOU PLAN ON WORKING BIG!
• 1 roll of tin foil
• 1 roll of masking tape
• Hand-sewing needles and white upholstery thread
• Things to mould the Fosshape over: vintage wooden hat blocks, ceramic shapes, and metal shapes. NO plastic forms- they will melt!
• Embroidery floss and embroidery needles
• Misc. bits of fabrics, organzas, textural ribbons, bits and pieces
• Bendable wire that will hold a shape
• Straight sewing pins and/or T-pins
• If you are an artist working with other mediums e.g. needle felting, weaving, knitting, crochet, etc. Bring bits of your work and very large knitting needles/crochet hooks, needle felting materials, etc.
• Sharp scissors
• Drawing paper, pencils, notebook and pen for sketching and note-taking

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety are our priorities. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other considerations for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots. Open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc).
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator, as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.