Paverpol Basic Standing Figure

• Supply List:
  • 1 or 2 (L or XL) old white 100% cotton t-shirts (minimal print, rib knit cotton is good for clothing but the “skin” wrapping of the figure requires less textured cotton)
  • an old hand towel to dry hands
  • something to take your piece home in – for example, a box and plastic garbage bag – your figure needs to cure for two weeks at home and may still be tacky at the end of the workshop
  • your lunch – we take a 30 minute lunch break

Optional
• embellishments you might like to use– such as beads, old jewelry or any other fabric, lace or trim that is a natural fiber (cotton, wool, silk, rayon, flax, jute/burlap)
• TIGHT fitting latex gloves
• a turntable, if you have one

Instructor Bio:

My name is Susanne Standeven and I am a Certified Paverpol Instructor in Victoria, BC. I also have a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria (1992) and taught here in Victoria.

From a young age, I enjoyed creative pursuits such as sewing, gardening, and learning new crafts with my mother, sister and friends.

Victoria has been my permanent home since I was 8 years old. I’ve had the opportunity to expand my creative skills by exploring different artistic mediums including fused and stained glass, lamp-worked beads, acrylic painting, pottery, silversmithing and jewelry made with copper wire and beads.

When I attended my first Paverpol workshop, I was immediately captivated with this medium as I was able to create three dimensional fabric art sculptures. After taking several workshops I decided I enjoyed working with this art medium so much I attended a training workshop to become a Certified Paverpol Instructor. In the past I would have described myself as a “creative person” not as an artist but I have learned that like me – everyone -has as an “inner artist” waiting to be revealed!

Susanne Standeven
B.Ed
Certified Paverpol Instructor
Stand Even Creations website www.paverpolvictoria.com