Workshops

1- DAY WORKSHOPS

FROM DOODLE TO TEXTILE ART

In this class students learn how to create interesting curved abstract pieces from their own drawings on 12” x 18” sketch paper. Then turn those drawings into beautiful machine appliquéd textile art measuring the same size. No drawing skill is necessary, just a willingness to learn and explore the possibilities. Some sewing skill is needed and a sewing machine with a zigzag stitch is required.

MAKING FACES

This workshop is an exciting step into creating photo-realistic fabric art. The human face is the focus of this class, but the skills learned in the class can be used on other subjects like animals or flowers. Simple line drawings are made using photographs each student brings with them.  To transform that drawing from just a line drawing into a realistic life like image, fusible web is used with an assortment of fabrics.  Shading, blending and highlighting are some of the techniques demonstrated in this workshop.  Now sewing skill is necessary for this workshop.

2- DAY WORKSHOPS

MAKING FACES AND MORE

This class combines photo-realistic images with abstract backgrounds to create a unique look to your quilt.   Day 1 focuses on the human face, but the skills learned in the class can be used on other subjects like animals or flowers. Simple line drawings are made using photographs each student brings with them. To transform that drawing from just a line drawing into a realistic life like image, fusible web is used with an assortment of fabrics.  Shading, blending and highlighting are some of the techniques demonstrated in this workshop. Day 2 is about learning how to draw unique abstract backgrounds for your quilt. Those drawings are transformed to fabric using machine or fusible appliqué and then combined with the face for a one of a kind portrait. No drawing skill is necessary, just a willingness to learn and explore the possibilities. Some sewing skill is needed and a sewing machine with a zigzag stitch is required.