Art at the Farm: Vegetable Fabric Collage (Relaxation Crafting)

Vegetable Fabric Collage: Relaxation Crafting Workshop

May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 $35 per person

Celebrate the beauty of the garden through fabric and creativity in this relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop. In Vegetable Fabric Collage, you’ll design and create a colorful portrait of your favorite summer vegetable—perfect to frame, transform into a quilt block, or use as a unique clothing patch.

Using simple materials and approachable techniques, this class invites you to slow down, explore texture and color, and enjoy the process of making something by hand.

What You'll Do

Using fabric scraps, needle, and thread, you’ll design and construct a vibrant vegetable collage from start to finish. You’ll begin by sketching your design, then layer and arrange fabric pieces to build depth, color, and personality in your composition.

With guided instruction, you’ll learn how to secure your applique and add simple stitching details, resulting in a finished piece that reflects your own creative vision.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a completed fabric applique and the skills to continue creating at home.

You'll Learn:

• Basics of color, line, light, and shadow in textile design

• Design and layout strategies for fabric collage

• Applique adhesion techniques

• How to thread a needle and sew a straight stitch

• Tips for finishing your applique as a garment patch or display piece

What's Included

• Paper, pencils, and colored pencils for design planning

• Fabric backing

• Fabric scraps for color work

• Scissors and glue

• Needles and thread

• Hands-on instruction throughout the workshop

Who This Workshop Is For

• Beginners with no prior sewing or art experience

• Anyone looking for a relaxing, creative outlet

• Craft and textile enthusiasts

• Garden lovers and those inspired by seasonal produce

• Anyone interested in handmade, decorative art

About Your Instructor

Sara Jones is a multi-craft cosplay competitor living in Champaign-Urbana. She works across a wide range of materials and mediums, including 2D and 3D fabrics, EVA foam, paint, LED and motor-driven electronics, painting, and leather.

Sara believes that everyone deserves to find joy in the process of making art rather than focusing on perfection in the final product. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on guidance, clear instruction, and building confidence while encouraging students to trust their own creative instincts.

Event Details

What to Bring: Just your creativity

 Experience Level: Beginner-friendly—no prior experience required

 Takeaway: A completed vegetable fabric applique ready to frame, wear, or incorporate into another project

 Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom

 4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL

Parking: General parking is available in the gravel lot. ADA parking is located south of the farmhouse. The classroom is in the white building with black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the farm store at the front of the building.

Tickets: $35 per person

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery marketing, social media, and publications. Please notify the photographer if you prefer not to be photographed.