Painting with Fabric: A Mixed-Media Workshop

Transform fabric into art in this creative mixed-media workshop where textiles become the foundation of your picture. Using a variety of fabrics, acrylic paint, and decorative finishes, participants will design and create a unique textured artwork on canvas board.

Throughout this hands-on 3-hour workshop, students will learn how to arrange and layer fabrics to build imagery, create depth and movement, and add visual interest through color, texture, and surface treatments. Acrylic painting techniques, glazes, and metallic accents will be introduced to enhance and unify each composition.

Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this workshop encourages experimentation, creativity, and personal expression while exploring the rich possibilities of combining fabric and paint into a one-of-a-kind work of art.

All materials are provided. No prior experience is necessary.

About The Instructor: 

Karen Starosta-Gilinski was raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She holds degrees from the Accademia Del Giglio in Florence, Italy, & a BFA from Miami International University of Art & Design. Her practice incorporates clay & altered materials to create assemblages & sculptures. She has had solo shows at the Design District Dacra’s Melin Building, Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, & PRIMARY Gallery. Her group shows include David Castillo Gallery, The Bass Museum, Locust Projects, Coral Gables Museum & The Freedom Tower. A commissioned sculpture is in the permanent collection at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. Starosta-Gilinski’s artwork is part of important private collections. She has presented workshops at ICA, PAMM, Site 95 Brooklyn Gallery, Design District Family Day & Coral Gables Museum. Her current studio is located at City, State Studios in Little River.