Learn to use the fascinating stuff that most people throw away to make your quilts and wearables more interesting. Wine corks, paper clips, vegetable bags, old sweaters, screws, washers, discarded silk leaves, and various types of plastic, metal, and wood make appearances in this trunk show and lecture. You'll also get tips and advice on what works and how to use it.
COMPANION CLASS: INSIDE OUT QUILTS
You'll start with the batting and add your own focus fabric plus my stash of recycled clothing and embellishments to make an art quilt that is uniquely your own. Includes design concepts, machine strip piecing, raw-edge appliqué and raw-edge binding.
"PUSHING THE SELVEDGE: FUN AND FUNKY FIBER TECHNIQUES YOU JUST MIGHT HAVE TO TRY"
This is a fun new program I have developed. It includes instuctions and examples of a variety of ways to use paint, paper, plastic, natural elements, recycled embellishments and unlikely fibers in your quilts. You will learn about techniques that are truly outside the box or "beyond the selvedge."
COMPANION CLASS: SURFACE DESIGN SAMPLER This class will give you a chance to experience some of the "fun and funky" fiber techniques that I discuss in my lecture. It's geared to some of the specific examples I like to use.
FEES
Lecture and trunk show: $300 with a scheduled class, $350 without a class, plus travel expenses. These include mileage, food, overnight accommodations if necessary. (Staying with a Guild member family is fine.)
Six-hour class at your location: $175 per day plus travel expenses. This includes up to 25 students. Kit fees of $5 per student are extra.
NOTE: If you are local and would like me to give an abbreviated program for your group, please contact me and we will come up with a plan for that works for you!
