Get ready to unleash your inner textile artist! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll take a humble button-up shirt and turn it into a one-of-a-kind mixed media masterpiece. You’ll dive into a world of creativity, carving your own custom stamps, printing directly on fabric, and layering appliqués and bold t-shirt graphics. It’s not just about fabric—it’s about telling your story through color, texture, and imagination. By the end, you’ll walk away with a wearable work of art that’s as unique as you are!
Kathy will guide you through her signature process of intentional layering, color mixing, and honoring cultural roots through pattern and symbolism. This isn't just a class—it's a celebration of identity, creativity, and courage to wear your art on your sleeve (literally!).
Whether you're a seasoned artist curious about textiles or just someone itching to try something new, this workshop is the perfect space to explore your creative side! It's all about embracing those happy little imperfections, letting your imagination run wild, and creating something that’s 100% you.
If you’re here to experiment or simply add a personal touch to your style, we’ve got a fun, no-pressure environment where you can let loose and create something completely unique!
All materials provided. Bring your own lightweight button-up denim shirt or select one from our curated stash. Come ready to paint, stamp, stitch, and shine!
The idea is that you can continue to work on this like a journal. Except the journal is your shirt! (Please note: photos are from purses made using this technique. We are Kathy’s first group to do this on shirts!)
Day one:
We will gather and make accessories to add to our shirt.
Choose a shirt and use fabric dye.
Carve stamps to stamp on the shirt.
Cut up old t-shirts and assorted fabric and create appliques to use on the shirt.
UV resin buttons
Chain and charm brooches
Might visit a wonderful local thrift shop!
Dinner in town.
Day Two:
Bagels and Coffee in the studio
Your shirt will be dyed, dried and ready for transforming!
Set out the shirt and arrange the items.
Printmaking on the shirt, accents added with fabric markers.
Stitching on embroidered designs, adding trims, appliques.
Replacing buttons with the ones we made the day before
There is room for 12 participants, so book your space early as this class is very popular!
Your Instructor:
Kathy Cano-Murillo is an artist, author, TV personality, and founder of CraftyChica®. She is a former syndicated newspaper columnist and now a full-time creativepreneur and has authored a dozen books, including two novels and the best seller – Forever Frida. CraftyChica designs have been sold on HSN, at Barnes & Noble, Michaels, and hundreds of retailers across the country. Kathy’s mission is to promote positivity via creativity! Features include Forbes, The New York Times, HGTV, CNN, Buzzfeed+ more. She is a third-gen Mexican-American and lives in Phoenix, AZ.
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Location: 2KatStudios, Prescott, AZ 86305
Directions will be sent upon registration.
Cancellations and Refunds:
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, please let Kat know as soon as possible by sending her an email to kat4clay@gmail.com. The workshop fee is non-refundable; however, if we have a wait list and can fill your space, or if you know someone who could take your place, you will receive a refund minus a $50.00 admin fee.
If the retreat has to be cancelled for reasons outside of our control, you will receive a full refund.
2KatStudios is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip. For this reason, I highly recommend travel cancellation insurance.
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