During some classes in order
to learn as many different styles as possible, students will develop samples
rather than completing a class project.
“THREADPAINTING”: (Full day)
A Workshop that
guides you through free-motion machine embroidery for embellishment of
Portraits and Pictorial quilts. You will learn step-by-step how to bring to
life and add sparkle to your work. Students must bring a sewing machine with
“feed-dogs down” capability to class. Students have the option of
bringing a small work of fusible applique of their own (unadorned and ready for
embellishment)), or working on a whole cloth reproduction (8 1/2” by
11”) of one of artist’s portraits ( can be purchased at session for
$2.00 ). Full supply list and preparatory instructions available on
registration. Student level - Intermediate.
ARTISTS REVISITED
SERIES
1. Can’t Be
Klee
(1
day) |
2. Probably Picasso
(2
days) |
3. Not Quite O’Keeffe
(3
days) |
Explore techniques that will
allow you to let your imagination produce quilts of both fantasy and realistic
art without having to jknow how to draw. The class covers how to transfer a
design to a foundation, proper choice of fabric, how to prepare templates and
apply fabrics. You will learn free-motion embroidery (threadpainting) Sewing
machine with “feed-dogs down” capability a necessity. Students will
go home with completed "top." Complete supply list upon registration. Student
level - Intermediate.
BIRD OF FREEDOM (3
days)
 Similar to the
above class, Bird of Freedom covers how to transfer a design to a foundation,
proper choice of fabric, how to prepare templates and apply fabrics. This
‘bird’ is of relatively simple design, and he enjoys being
experimented upon. You will learn free-motion embroidery (threadpainting)
Sewing machine with “feed-dogs down” capability a necessity. Students
should be able to finish a ‘top”. Complete supply list upon
registration. Student level - Intermediate - advanced
“Dealing with
faces”:(Full day)
A Workshop that guides you through the
transference of design, applying fabric, and free-motion machine embroidery for
embellishment of Portraits. Students must bring a sewing machine with Zig Zag
and “feed-dogs down” capability to class. Students have the option of
creating a small work of fusible applique of their own, or working from a kit
that includes a variety of facial features ready for transference. (can be
purchased at session for $1.50 ).In order to learn the different techniques,
students will develop samples rather than completing a class project. Full
supply list and preparatory instructions available on registration. Student
level - Intermediate to advanced.
PORTRAITS (5
days)
Create an heirloom from a photograph of someone in your family, the
family pet, or some very special person in your life, You will create life-like
fabric portraits using the proper selection of fabrics, light and shadow,
fusible webs, and threadpainting. Sewing machines with “feed-dogs
down” capability a must. Students will go home with completed "top."
Preparatory instructions and a complete list of supplies available on
registration. Student level - Intermediate to advanced.
COMBINATION
LECTURE/WORKSHOPS
Lectures and workshops may be combined. However, if a
variation, combination, or a subject other than those presented above is
desired, a discussion of it’s feasibility will be necessary before
concluding arrangements.
For further information
contact Marilyn at marilynbelford@earthlink.net
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