Soft Sculpture with Lauren Crawford

Soft Sculpture with Lauren Crawford

Class | Available

2129 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20008 United States
Room 2A
All Levels
4/12/2025-6/14/2025
2:00 PM-5:00 PM EDT on Sat
$495.00

Soft Sculpture with Lauren Crawford

Class | Available

This course explores soft sculpture to examine and challenge ideas of space, boundaries, and
social constructs. Through hands-on projects, students will investigate the interplay between
public and private spheres, psychological and physical borders, and craft as high art. Students
will develop technical skills in pattern construction, sewing, embroidery, felting, and weaving,
both fabric and non-traditional materials to create textile works. Studio demonstrations and visits
to second-hand stores will encourage resourcefulness and material sensitivity, supporting
students in creating mixed media installations and sculptures.

Who This Class Is For:
Recommended for artists interested in expanding their approach to three-dimensional form
through soft materials, textile-based processes, and experimental sculpture techniques.

 

  • Materials List - These are the materials you will need for this class as well as suggestions on where to purchase specifics.

    • Scrap fabric, bags, tablecloths, yarn, or other textiles
    • Artist sketchbook
    • Basic sewing kit (needles, pins, fabric scissors)
    • Assortment of embroidery thread and embroidery needle
    • Plastic shopping bags
    • Fabric stiffener
    • Felting pad
    • Felting finger guards
    • 36 and 34 gauge triangular felting needles with wooden handles (can buy a felting starter kit with many of these options included)
    • Assorted wool roving
    • Willingness to source salvaged, found, or repurposed materials from second-hand stores
Lauren Crawford