“The more you learn about your subject, the more truthful your work. Remember, there are no rules, and in the end, there are no shortcuts. Take your time. Don’t let your goal keep you from relishing the journey.” Earlene Fowler, Mariner’s Compass
Workshops and Online Classes - I offer a discount on my online workshops to members of guilds who have me do a talk for them. These workshops are located at www.AcademyofQuilting.com A schedule of these classes is on my Welcome!/Calendar page, above.
WORKSHOPS
I love teaching workshops! In 2003, I won the Teacher of the Year designation partly because one student said "she put the knowledge in my hand." It's such fun to watch people realize that quilting can actually be fun, that you don't always have to make corners match and points sharp, that it really is okay to dive into playing and experimenting with fabric paints, metallic paint powders, Solvy, foil, foil glue, Mistyfuse, Lutradur, Puff Paint, glitter glues, Bonding Agent 007, melted painted cellophane and sheer fabrics, Paintstiks and other fine toys, and combine everything into a believable, three dimensional art quilt or garment. Below, you will see thumbnail photos for hands-on workshops and online classes, and links to the other pages which contain more pictures, descriptions, and a supply list for each workshop.
Most classes have a $20 supply fee, except for demonstration-only classes, which have no supply fee.
- 3-Hour Workshop $300 (plus expenses)
- 6-Hour Workshop - $500 (plus expensess)
- 2-day Workshop - $850 (plus expenses)
- 3-5 day workshop - $400 per day (plus expenses)
- If traveling beyond driving distance, additional shipping fees for quilts/garments for talks will apply, based on air travel suitcase expense fees.
Art Quilt Techniques Workshop
This is a constantly changing workshop, as I discover more and more cool products out there and what to do with them. This is a techniques class where you're not expected to come out of class with a finished product, just experiment with various construction and embellishment techniques, and play with all sorts of interesting products like foil and foil glue, Puff Paint and melted, painted cellophane, roving and Angelina fibers, just to name a few.Click on this link for more details, pictures, and the supply list: /art-quilt-techniques.html |
Creating with Cool Stuff (One to two days) Come and see what you can create as you experiment with cool stuff will enable you to create waterfalls, fire, trees, clouds, streams, and abstract art! You will learn what to do with painted & fused Steam a Seam II Lite; foil and foil glue; Tyvek; Puff Paint; iridescent cracked ice, fabric paints; melted painted cellophane; Mistyfuse, Lutradur, metallic paint powders, Shiva paint sticks, Fiber Etch; Angelina and Tintzl fibers and more. You do not need a machine for the one-day class, and everyone goes home with the scene pinned and ready to quilt. Click on this link to find more details and a supply list. / 
Elements in Fabric (One Element = a one-day class)
This is a one-day to four-day workshop, tailored to your needs. Come experiment with a wide variety of products and a simple set of design principles to help you deal with design solutions as you create your own version of the elements. Play with Fiber Etch, Puff Paint, glitter glue, melted painted cellophane, cracked ice, Angelina and Tintzl fibers, metallic paint powders, Bonding Agent 007 and much, much more as you create a freeform Elements wallhanging or garment panel. Be a wild woman! Click on this link for more details and a supply list: /elements-in-fabric---earth-wind-fire-water.html 
Fantasy Falls
Come explore the depths of the forest and make this small, lovely waterfall, learning techniques that you can use to make full-size landscapes thereafter. This quilt shows you how to make burnt-edge applique trees; puff paint trees with Lutradur leaves; a waterfall of fabric, roving, Angelina fiber and Tintzl; a running stream of heated sheer fabrics, melted painted cellophane, iridescent cracked ice; and rocks made of Tyvek and Puff Paint; all set off with a sheer ribbon border/binding. A machine is not necessary, as you can pin it all down in class and take it home to sew. Click on this link for more details and a supply list./fantasy-falls.html 
Filament Fantasy (One to Two Days)
Come experiment with a wide variety of threads and stitching techniques and learn what needles and threads work in your machine, how to use two threads through one needle, do bobbin work and couching, machine embroidery on Solvy, machine beading and cutwork. Come and learn how to use foil and painted Steam a Seam II Lite while creating a heart fantasy quilt, quilted as you go and finished off with fused seams and beaded binding. In the one-day class, you will receive directions and demonstrations on the whole quilt, but only finish about 6 blocks. In the two-day class, you should be able to complete the blocks and begin the hanging thread sleeve. Click on this link for more information: /filament-fantasy.html 
Introduction to Silk Painting (One day)
In this class, you will learn the basic about painting on silk. Each student will be provided with a silk painting kit to keep, and will be provided with a choice of several patterns to paint and two pieces of silk to paint on. You will be able to create silk painted garments, scarves, pillows, and more with the dyes and tools provided. Come and let the inner artist in you out into the world!
Miniature Landscape Workshop (One half day to two days, half day is demonstration only)
This class is a great class to begin to be an art quilter! You will experience a wide variety of construction and embellishment techniques including fabric painting, string piecing, invisible machine appliqué, soft edge appliqué by machine and by hand, free motion machine embroidery, and how to use Solvy to make trees and thread appliqués and fabric. You will also learn how to create the illusion of depth and how to work from a photograph to create your own landscape masterpieces while creating a small piece of art that can either be quilted, or simply mounted in a frame. Click on this link for details and supply list: /miniature-landscapes.html |
People in Places (Two to Five Days)
In this class, I demonstrate the creation of a small landscape based on one of my patterns, then the students work from their own photograph or design to construct and embellish their creation, whether it be a landscape, seascape, peoplescape, or garment panel. This is an artistic adventure – come and explore your creative side, and use whatever techniques necessary to create your realistic landscape. We will explore the possibilities presented by such things as Puff Paint trees, melted painted cellophane waves, foliage made of thread and scrunched fabric, water spray of Angelina and Tintzl, opalescent organdie and sparkle organza, clouds made of sheers with painted batting, and many other esoteric techniques. Come play with us! Click on this link for more details and a supply list: /people-in-places.html
In this class, I demonstrate the creation of a small landscape based on one of my patterns, then the students work from their own photograph or design to construct and embellish their creation, whether it be a landscape, seascape, peoplescape, or garment panel. This is an artistic adventure – come and explore your creative side, and use whatever techniques necessary to create your realistic landscape. We will explore the possibilities presented by such things as Puff Paint trees, melted painted cellophane waves, foliage made of thread and scrunched fabric, water spray of Angelina and Tintzl, opalescent organdie and sparkle organza, clouds made of sheers with painted batting, and many other esoteric techniques. Come play with us! Click on this link for more details and a supply list: /people-in-places.html
Wonderful Wearables - Art Garment Design/Techniques Workshop (One or two days)
Learn design, construction, and embellishment techniques that can be used to create your own unique art garments. Workshop includes some basic insights on color and design, but emphasis is on development of student’s knowledge of various techniques such as foundation piecing, invisible machine appliqué, layered appliqué, creating new fabric with Bonding Agent 007 and scraps, stenciling, fabric painting and printing, threadwork on Solvy, bobbinwork, and much more. You will not come out of class with a finished garment, but with the knowledge and techniques to create many different ensembles. Click on this link for supply list: /wonderful-wearables-art-garment-techniques.html
Learn design, construction, and embellishment techniques that can be used to create your own unique art garments. Workshop includes some basic insights on color and design, but emphasis is on development of student’s knowledge of various techniques such as foundation piecing, invisible machine appliqué, layered appliqué, creating new fabric with Bonding Agent 007 and scraps, stenciling, fabric painting and printing, threadwork on Solvy, bobbinwork, and much more. You will not come out of class with a finished garment, but with the knowledge and techniques to create many different ensembles. Click on this link for supply list: /wonderful-wearables-art-garment-techniques.html
ONLINE CLASSES
I currently teach several online classes at www.AcademyofQuilting.com. Think of these classes as interactive books, where there is text and picture instructions as well as several videos of processes inserted here and there as needed. There is also a Student Forum where you can meet your fellow students, comment on each others' work, tell of your progress and ask any questions or make suggestions to make the class better. My schedule for the coming half year is:
I currently teach several online classes at www.AcademyofQuilting.com. Think of these classes as interactive books, where there is text and picture instructions as well as several videos of processes inserted here and there as needed. There is also a Student Forum where you can meet your fellow students, comment on each others' work, tell of your progress and ask any questions or make suggestions to make the class better. My schedule for the coming half year is:
Elements in Fabric - 10 Jan and 16 May and 15 September
Winter Wonderland - 24 Jan and June 27
Waves and Waterfalls - 21 Feb and 30 May and July 11
Filament Fantasy - 7 Mar and 4 July and 29 August
People in Places -11 Apr
Mermaid Lagoon Jacket - 2 May
Winter Wonderland - 24 Jan and June 27
Waves and Waterfalls - 21 Feb and 30 May and July 11
Filament Fantasy - 7 Mar and 4 July and 29 August
People in Places -11 Apr
Mermaid Lagoon Jacket - 2 May
Elements in Fabric, Filament Fantasy, and People in Places are just as described above. Here are some details about the other online classes:
Winter Wonderland
This is a very fun class, where you create a winter scene in the deep woods. It began with a photo of Yosemite in winter, just after a snowfall. You create this from start to finish, painting the background, making the trees and snowbacks using Puff Paint, painting the reflectings, then adding Lutradur borders and your own, personal focal point. Great fun, and you don't even have to get cold!
Click on this link to reach www.AcademyofQuilting.com:http://www.AcademyofQuilting.com
This is a very fun class, where you create a winter scene in the deep woods. It began with a photo of Yosemite in winter, just after a snowfall. You create this from start to finish, painting the background, making the trees and snowbacks using Puff Paint, painting the reflectings, then adding Lutradur borders and your own, personal focal point. Great fun, and you don't even have to get cold!
Click on this link to reach www.AcademyofQuilting.com:http://www.AcademyofQuilting.com
Mermaid Lagoon Jacket
In this class, you create a pieced jacket with an appliqued front and back yoke, heavily embellished with silk ribbon embroidery, tiny fishes, a trunk full of doubloons and jewelery, a mermaid, seaweed, and whatever else you can think of to create the watery scene. This is great fun, and leaves you with a highly wearable, unique garment.
Click on this link to reach the AcademyofQuilting.com:http://www.AcademyofQuilting.com
In this class, you create a pieced jacket with an appliqued front and back yoke, heavily embellished with silk ribbon embroidery, tiny fishes, a trunk full of doubloons and jewelery, a mermaid, seaweed, and whatever else you can think of to create the watery scene. This is great fun, and leaves you with a highly wearable, unique garment.
Click on this link to reach the AcademyofQuilting.com:http://www.AcademyofQuilting.com