The thought behind prayer flags is that the wind will carry the intentions of the writings or imagery on the flags out into the world to benefit all living beings. In his workshop we will create our own set of prayer flags, infused with our own hopes and wishes with a little bit of painting, a little collage, doodles and a bit of sewing and stitching. Oh, and a little bit of mojo too.
Supply List:
- 5 fabric pieces approx. 8”x12” - I used canvas weight linen- look around your home and studio for fabrics you can repurpose. Denim would even work wonderfully!
- about 8 ft of ribbon, any kind - I used 1” cotton ribbon
- embroidery thread and embroidery needle (a thimble could also come in handy)
- acrylic paint (including white) - can go by the colors of the elements: blue, white, red, green, yellow
- Collage elements for each flag- can go by the elements: earth, water, fire, air, space
- a couple of paint brushes- small and large, a water container for washing brushes & a rag/towel for drying brushes.
optional embellishment goodies:
- gel pens, beads, glitter. sequins, buttons, sea shells, stamps, feathers, die cuts....
