BOOKS

Painting Floorcloths by Kathy Cooper
20 Canvas Rugs to Stamp, Stencil, Sponge and Spatter in a Weekend
(The Weekend Crafter Series)
180 color photographs
Lark Books, 1999 ISBN 1-57990-134-4
$14.95 Paperback (US)

20 projects - complete with step-by-step instructions and photos - feature contemporary colors and eye-catching patterns that complement a range of home decor styles. You'll find great weekend projects such as: small rugs, placemats, a table runner, and a window valance.

The Complete Book of Floorcloths by Kathy Cooper, Jan Hersey
Designs and Techniques for Painting Great-Looking Canvas Rugs
287 color photographs /32 black and white sketches
Lark Books, 1997 ISBN 1-887374-19-1
$24.95 Hardback (US)

Complete instructions - with illustrations and color photographs. Works by 65 floorcloth artists will spark your imagination. In addition to a wide variety of surface design techniques, you'll also find 8 floorcloth projects, each fully illustrated and described in step-by-step detail.

VIDEO

Making Floorcloths with Kathy Cooper
A Video Workshop (To Be Released Spring 2001)

Experience Kathy's workshop in your home as she guides you through the construction, design and completion of a floorcloth. You'll learn about the history of floorcloths, see examples of contemporary floorcloths and hear how to avoid common mistakes. Her insights on floorcloths from years of practice and extensive research will help you gain the confidence, technical skills and creative inspiration to create your own beautiful floorcloths.