In this workshop, students will immerse themselves in the vibrant world of fiber art with a painted and stitched windswept pine, transforming basic materials into a striking, textured landscape. Students will create their own 16” x 16” textile artwork using a dynamic blend of cheesecloth sculpting, fabric painting with Caran d’Ache water-soluble wax pastels, and innovative “invisible” machine appliqué techniques. The workshop provides a thorough, step-by-step guide through the process of crafting fiber landscapes, enhanced by engaging slideshows and video presentations featuring renowned landscape artists. Attendees will learn to develop a captivating backdrop, either using provided pastels or their own textile paints or fabrics, and explore various finishing options including machine quilting, matting, framing, or mounting. Though not a quilting class, participants are encouraged to bring a sewing machine and be familiar with using a free-motion foot, as the workshop employs appliqué techniques rather than gluing for a refined finish. By the end of the course, students will have created a stunning piece of art and gained valuable skills to continue experimenting with cheesecloth in their creative endeavors. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn basic cheesecloth techniques and build the confidence to tackle figurative landscape artworks of their own design.