Thoroughly Modern Dresden
Learn the New Stitch-n-Flip method of construction for making the Dresden Block. This method is so much more successful, takes less time, and can eliminate the appliqué process. There are so many design possibilities with different size blocks, a variety of blade end options, and endless arrangements of the block. This class will appeal to beginner and advanced students because they can choose any quilt from the book, Thoroughly Modern Dresden, or use their individual creativity to make their own design.
www.dresdenquilt.com
Level: All
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Beyond the Grid
The goal in this studio class will be for each participant to design and create a full size original art quilt, which goes beyond the traditional grid format. You may come with a design idea in mind, or you can plan to develop a new idea in the class. The focus will be on techniques for finding inspiration and developing original designs. Design exercises will be geared toward developing your personal visual vocabulary and translating your inner vision into viewable form. Machine techniques for sewing freeform designs will be demonstrated. Use of color and value will be a major focus.
www.bryerpatch.com
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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A Quilting Journey
Explore free motion quilting on a simple pieced project to showcase freehand and/or marked designs and exciting backgrounds. Learn how to make thread, color, and design choices and train your sewing machine to give you the best looking machine stitch that will take you to a new level in machine quilting. Lose the fear of “ruining your quilt” and enjoy the process.
www.dianegaudynski.net
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Free Form Fiberscapes
In this class you will create free form fabric collages using many different surface design techniques and fabric manipulation and sculpting. Find out how liberating and exciting it is when you don’t have to follow rules. A frequent comment I hear from my students is: “I didn’t know you could do this with fabric!” Learn about essential design principles to make a beautiful fantasy view or bring that inspiring photograph. First we will paint a beautiful sky, then we’ll create a fabric collage using fused appliqué, free-motion machine embroidery and thread painting. Lab Fee: $15.00
www.marjankluepfel.com
Level: All
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Art Deco
Students will design an Art Deco quilt using basic geometric shapes which were typical of this era. The design process will involve making a scale mock-up of the quilt design using colored construction paper and graph paper. A piecing sequence will be developed for the mock-up. Once the piecing sequence is done, a full size quilt will be constructed to match the design. This process can be used for any other pieced art quilt. Students will feel liberated when they learn these simple design techniques. Lab Fee: $30.00
www.mrquilt.com
Level: All
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Paint a Landscape with Fabric
Design your own landscape quilt, learning the key elements of design. Focal point, perspective and other basic design principles will be discussed, then you will begin to design your own wall hanging working from a photo, sketch or picture. Your design can be abstract or realistic or anywhere in between. Learn about exciting color combinations before moving on to paint your own unique fabrics. Consider piecing and mosaic options for different areas; then, using an overlay technique, construct your quilt. Embellish with machine embroidery and quilting for extra texture and dimension and look at various options for borders, quilting and bindings.
www.glorialoughman.com
Level: All
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Freddy Moran
Freddy and Gwen Collaborate Again
Gwen Marston and Freddy Moran have again joined forces to teach this special class based on their new book, Freddy and Gwen Collaborate Again, Sterling Publishing Co, 2009. This is a design and color class with the primary focus on helping quilters design their own original work. This dynamic duo team teaches the way they collaborate on their quilts: Freddy concentrates on color and Gwen offers design insights based on common historical formats. They’ll do demonstrations on many of the techniques used to make the quilts in this book.
www.gwenmarston.com
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Designing from Nature
We begin the class with an introduction to the methods and techniques I have found successful in my quilts. Then, using the images the students bring, we will discuss the translation of images from nature into a pieced quilt design. Each student will begin their own pieced design, using subjects and seaming techniques attractive to them. Individual time with each student will help them find options and solutions. Some students will work on developing a simple design and be able to finish the top of the quilt; others may choose a more complex image, make the design and template pattern and finish the auditioning of fabric, but not complete the sewing process in class.
www.ruthbmcdowell.com
Level: Advanced
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Creating with Hand Dyed Wool & Textural Fabrics
Explore contemporary folk-design using a combination of hand-dyed wool and textural fabrics. You will select the size of the piece you would like to work on, then design and create an original. For your design you can use journaling, including simple drawings from nature. I will demonstrate sewing techniques for hand-dyed wool, cottons, silk velvets, taffeta silks and ultra suede as well as unique embellishments using fibers, ribbons and beads. Many creative ways to make leaves, stems and berries will be explored. Wool is a fabulous medium to work with and the texture and dimensions you can achieve will astound you.
www.suespargo.com
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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David Taylor
Pictorial Hand Appliqué
This class is for quilters who have mastered their own appliqué technique. I will demonstrate how to adapt a photograph or drawing into a wall quilt, using hand-appliqué and piecing techniques. A simple subject with nice details works best for my method. I will show how to get beautiful details from simple shapes, letting the fabric do the hard work.
www.davidtaylorquilts.com
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Session II
Artist in Residence
Connie Tiegel
