I sometimes receive requests for shorter fabric collage classes, ones that only take a couple days. My go-to class in that case is a fish, bug, and butterfly class. These … Read More
Last October 2023, I hosted a Live Online Fabric Collage Class solely for advanced students in fabric collage. It was the second such class—the first being a portraits only online … Read More
Choosing a subject for fabric collage can be difficult. There are so many choices! How does one narrow it down? Let me propose the humble fish for your first—or next—fabric … Read More
If your New Year’s resolution is to finally attempt your first fabric collage, then I suggest you start with a spiral—besides, a spiral symbolizes a new beginning and therefore works … Read More
In November and December I hosted a 4-week Fly on the Wall Susan Carlson Studio Watch, where I invited viewers into my studio as I began work of my next … Read More
Today, December 21, 2023, is the Solstice—a celebration of light. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the Winter Solstice and the shortest day of the year … Read More
Yup, a new Leap Year is on its way! And in 2024 you could spend your bonus day of the year in the midst of a fabric collage class with … Read More
Looking for an in-person fabric collage class with me in 2024? My mid-Spring class at Woodland Ridge Retreat in Wisconsin, filled quickly earlier this year. Then three people had to … Read More
In January, during the coldest part of the Maine winter, I’ll be heading out to Arizona to teach an in-person fabric collage class. This will be my third time at … Read More
This won’t be a long post. I just want to let you know about a few things I’m thankful for on this day that’s all about family and friends, and … Read More