Book Binding Series starts this Thursday, September 30th 6-8:30

During this class students will complete three beginning level book sewing structures. Tacketing is simplest example dating from the 3rd and 4th century. In French sewing on linen tapes, the sections of the textblock are linked together by passing the the thread under the stitch of the preceding section. Catch stitch on linen tapes starts as an all along stitching. Please register online.
Teacher: Shannon Driscoll
Price: $65

October Workshops!!!

October is here! And with it comes the grand State Fair of Texas, haunted houses, and new opportunities for learning and creating. Online registration is now available!

October 2nd, 10am-11:30am - Clay for All! (sculpture series)
October 2nd, 1pm-3pm - Cyantoype on Fabric (photographic series)
October 9th, 10am-11am - Family Painting Together (all ages)
October 9th, 1pm-4pm - Felting and Wool Dyeing (fiber series)
October 12th 10am-1pm - Fair Week Art Camp (ages 3-6)
October 15th, 6pm-8pm Pinata Sculpture (all ages)
October 16th, 10am-12pm Clay (adult, sculpture series)
October 22nd 6pm-8pm - Long Stitch Binding (book arts series)
October 23rd 10am-4pm - New England Tote (basket weaving series)
October 28th 6pm-8pm - Papel Picado at Bows and Arrows
October 29th 3:30pm-6pm - Pumpkin Decorating for All!
October 30th 10am-11:30am - Clay for Adults!

It FELT nice...

Lizzy Wetzel taught our first felting class this past Saturday. Students were introduced to the history and process of flat felting. Felt is the oldest textile known to man, and has been created for centuries all over the world for use as clothing, shelter, rugs, and art.  Our four part workshop series explores the traditions and process of felting from dying wool rovings to using felt to draw and build. Students learn to create both decorative and functional objects.

Each student is provided with a felting resource and sample binder. We are offering three additional felting classes this fall. Our next classes are:

October 10th, 1-4pm FELTING AND WOOL DYEING

December 4th, 1-4pm DRAWING WITH FELT

December 11th, 1-4pm SCULPTING WITH FELT

Students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this versatile art material should consider registering for the full series. Please register online.

Our first week...

We had two children's classes this week. We studied Mexican folk art, analogous colors and neighbors.

Our students helped tidy up after class. See the century plant collage/paintings produced during class...

Friday evening was spent experimenting with bottle cutting. Kim tried out heating the bottle with a flame. Thanks to our students Kim, Bruce, Clint, Victoria, and Mary!

Our bicycle basket class was a great success. Jan taught a full house. Each student wove a complete basket. Sweet!

Thanks to our super students!

Bottle Cutting and Bicycle Baskets

BOTTLE CUTTING AND BICYCLE BASKETS THIS WEEKEND AT OIL AND COTTON

EMAIL US AT OILANDCOTTON@GMAIL.COM TO REGISTER...

BOTTLE CUTTING
Friday, September 17^th, 6:00-8:00pm
Since prehistoric times, bottle containers were created from clay or asphaltum sealed woven containers. Early glass bottles were produced by the Phoenicians. In this workshop we will learn how to use a glass cutter, a combination of cold and hot water, and fine grit polishing paper to make drinking glasses from recycled Topo Chico bottles. The bottle necks may used to make light fixtures, funnel, or paint brush holders…
Teacher: Shannon Driscoll
Age: adult
Price: $45

BICYCLE BASKET
Saturday, September 18^th, 10:00am-4:00pm
This sweet bike basket can hold a lot of weight with its solid ash wood bottom. Learn all the basic weaves and shaping using rattan reed and seagrass. Finish it off with leather straps and a sturdy metal handle so you can take your basket with you. Jan has developed a series of classes for Oil and Cotton that will be taught monthly. Students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this beautiful craft should consider registering for the full Fall 2010 series.
Teacher: Jan Schmidt
Age: adult
Price: $65

POLISH PAPER CHANDELIERS
Thursday, September 23^rd, 6:00-8:00pm
Learn the traditional art of the pajaki, a paper chandelier. These colorful examples of Polish folk art have recently popped up on many design blogs. Use various materials such as tree branches, feathers, decorative papers, twine and shells to construct this sweet interpretation of an old fashioned craft.
Teacher: Shannon Driscoll
Age: adult
Price: $50

CLAY CONSTRUCTION AND GLAZING
Two Saturdays, September 25^th and October 2^nd, 10:00-11:30am
In part one of this two-session workshop, students use their hands to build artwork out of earth clay. The clay will be fired to prepare for week two, when students learn to glaze their ceramics. Pierette’s classes offer the opportunity to learn intuitively with the guidance of a nurturing and experienced teacher.
Teacher: Pierrette Lacour
Age: kids
Price: $65 (for two sessions)

FLAT FELTING BASICS
September 25^th, 1:00-4:00pm
Felt is the oldest textile known to man, and has been created for centuries all over the world for use as clothing, shelter, rugs, and art. Participate in this non-woven fabric making legacy. Lizzy has developed a four part workshop series that will explore the traditions and process of felting from dying wool rovings to using felt to draw, build and as a way to create both decorative and functional objects. Students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this versitile art material should consider registering for the full four part series.
Teacher: Lizzy Wetzel
Age: adult
Price: $65

THANK YOU!!!

Thanks to everyone who braved the heat and joined us for our opeing this Sunday. Beautiful bandannas and corn husk dolls were make by all. To learn more and register for fall classes and workshops please visit oilandcotton.com.

Oil and Cotton Grand Opening - September 12th Noon-4PM

We are very pleased to announce the opening of Oil and Cotton in Oak Cliff, Texas.

Oil and Cotton Creative Exchange of Dallas is the collaborative project of Kayli House Cusick, Shannon Driscoll, their friends, family and community.

We are a creative commons for students of all ages. The heart of our class programming is the intersection of academic art, the tradition of handcraft and human ingenuity. We will have a variety of classes and welcome adults – from hobbyists to creative professionals, teens – preparing an art portfolio or just being creative with friends, children – art lovers and mess makers alike, and families who like to make art together.

Join us on Sunday, September 12th, from 12:00-4:00pm, to celebrate our Grand Opening during the Blues Bandits and BBQ Festival in Oak Cliff. Oil and Cotton will host a free community art project in our new home located at 837 W. 7th Street, at the corner of Tyler & Davis in Oak Cliff. All ages are invited to come and try one of our fun fall crafts: print your own bandanna patterns on recycled fabric, or learn to make corn husk dolls with artist and teacher Lizzy Wetzel. There will also be a basket weaving demonstration given by teacher and craftsperson Jan Bills and much more…
We will all be there, so you can meet our teachers, peruse the retail counter, learn about our classes, and relax in our space that love built!

Our Fall 2010 schedule of classes is full of opportunities to learn and create. Here is just a peek at the workshops offered in September. Attached you will also find a calendar of our Fall 2010 weekly class schedule (creative arts classes for ages 18 months to adults). If you would like to register for workshops or classes, please email us at oilandcotton@gmail.com.

This year we are building and fine-tuning and as we grow. Let us know if you have questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Shannon and Kayli

SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS AT OIL AND COTTON

837 w. 7^th, Dallas, Texas 75208  :::  (214) 797-8176   :::   www.oilandcotton.com

BOTTLE CUTTING
Friday, September 17^th, 6:00-8:00pm
Since prehistoric times, bottle containers were created from clay or asphaltum sealed woven containers. Early glass bottles were produced by the Phoenicians. In this workshop we will learn how to use a glass cutter, a combination of cold and hot water, and fine grit polishing paper to make drinking glasses from recycled Topo Chico bottles. The bottle necks may used to make light fixtures, funnel, or paint brush holders…
Teacher: Shannon Driscoll
Age: adult
Price: $45

BICYCLE BASKET
Saturday, September 18^th, 10:00am-4:00pm
This sweet bike basket can hold a lot of weight with its solid ash wood bottom. Learn all the basic weaves and shaping using rattan reed and seagrass. Finish it off with leather straps and a sturdy metal handle so you can take your basket with you. Jan has developed a series of classes for Oil and Cotton that will be taught monthly. Students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this beautiful craft should consider registering for the full Fall 2010 series.
Teacher: Jan Schmit
Age: adult
Price: $65

POLISH PAPER CHANDELIERS
Thursday, September 23^rd, 6:00-8:00pm
Learn the traditional art of the pajaki, a paper chandelier. These colorful examples of Polish folk art have recently popped up on many design blogs. Use various materials such as tree branches, feathers, decorative papers, twine and shells to construct this sweet interpretation of an old fashioned craft.
Teacher: Shannon Driscoll
Age: adult
Price: $50

CLAY CONSTRUCTION AND GLAZING
Two Saturdays, September 25^th and October 2^nd, 10:00-11:30am
In part one of this two-session workshop, students use their hands to build artwork out of earth clay. The clay will be fired to prepare for week two, when students learn to glaze their ceramics. Pierette’s classes offer the opportunity to learn intuitively with the guidance of a nurturing and experienced teacher.
Teacher: Pierrette Lacour
Age: kids
Price: $65 (for two sessions)

FLAT FELTING BASICS
September 25^th, 1:00-4:00pm
Felt is the oldest textile known to man, and has been created for centuries all over the world for use as clothing, shelter, rugs, and art. Participate in this non-woven fabric making legacy. Lizzy has developed a four part workshop series that will explore the traditions and process of felting from dying wool rovings to using felt to draw, build and as a way to create both decorative and functional objects. Students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this versitile art material should consider registering for the full four part series.
Teacher: Lizzy Wetzel
Age: adult
Price: $65