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Simply the Land

Let the flowing forms in nature be your inspiration in this design exploration workshop. Land, water, sky, rocks; details in leaves and wood can all be starting off points for this process. Line is the focal point of design in this workshop. Warm up exercises are planned to build your confidence in piecing, color, value, and design skills. Then the emphasis will be on the planning and execution of an original design focusing on a color palette that excites you using inspirational photos that you have brought along. In the end you will have documented your journey in a journal like format and created a one of a kind quilt. New material will be presented for ideas and inspiration for present or future projects.

*Journey to Inspired Art Quilting and Intuitive Color and Design book are good references.

–Skill Level:  All

–Sewing Machine required

–6 hour Workshop

–Workshop Supply List will be sent no later than  August 1.

Museum members receive a 10% discount on Workshops.

• Non-Members:  $115.00  
• Current Members:  $103.50  

You may also call 360-466-4288 to register or stop by the Museum and register in person.

Cancellation of a Workshop, on or before September 1, 2013, will result in a full refund less a $15 processing fee per workshop. After September 1, transfer may be made to another open Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival Workshop. In the unlikely event that the Workshop or Event must be cancelled by the instructor or museum, students will be notified and receive a full refund.

Jean’s Biography:

Recurring themes in my textile art have to do with natural configurations: rocks, trees, grasses, flowers, and the land. They are the common thread running through my mind as I work intuitively designing quilts letting the designs take on a life of their own. Nature and the world around me is my main source of inspiration. I am fascinated with line, pattern, shape, color, and texture, and how to design with these elements capturing the essence of what I see and feel. My favorite quotation is from Emerson, “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.”

As owner of The Stitchin’ Post in Sisters, Oregon for 37 years I have been involved in quilting industry as an author, and workshop/lecture presenter. I received the Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year award in Sisters, and was the first independent retailer to be inducted into Primedia’s Independent Retailer Hall of Fame. In 2010 I was inducted into the Quilter’s Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana and also received the Michael Kile Award of Achievement honoring commitment to creativity and excellence in the quilting industry. The Stitchin’ Post was one of the first stores to be included in the American Patchwork and Quilting top ten quilt shop issue.

I have also participated in several gallery shows with my new contemporary work, designed fabric, appeared on televised quilting shows, taught business throughout the United States and abroad, and appeared as an artist on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat. In 2000 I won the Imagination Award in the Millennium Quilt Contest, 2nd place in the contemporary category at the Portland Expo Show, 2nd place in the Small Abstract category at the 2010 International Quilt Festival Show, and Best Use of Color at the 2010 Pacific International Quilt Show.

Jean’s website:  www.jeanwellsquilts.com

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Raked Ruched Rose

Gather your ribbons and beads and all your “pretties” for this block is simply breathtaking in any view.

You can choose several colors for the cutwork of greens or you may find one fascinating fabric to set the stage for the wonderful ribbon roses that adorn this block. A day in the garden with Kathy and you will simply delight in this simple yet effective block. It would make a wonderful addition to your Baltimore blocks ongoing or stand alone as a center for a lovely wallhanging. Don’t miss this one!

–Optional kit-$25. Payable to instructor on day of workshop

–Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced

–Hand Applique

–Workshop Supply List will be sent no later than  August 1.

–6 hours

Museum members receive a 10% discount on Workshops.

• Non-Members:  $95.00 
• Current Members:  $85.50 

You may also call 360-466-4288 to register or stop by the Museum and register in person.

Cancellation of a Workshop, on or before September 1, 2013, will result in a full refund less a $15 processing fee per workshop. After September 1, transfer may be made to another open Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival Workshop. In the unlikely event that the Workshop or Event must be cancelled by the instructor or museum, students will be notified and receive a full refund.

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Kathy’s Biography:

Kathy is a true southern belle, from Tallulah, Louisiana, who just happens to be “blooming where she has been planted in Rockwall, Texas! Never one to stray from her roots, her appliqué work blends “all things Baltimore” with the lush and rich fauna of the Deep South. Kathy began quilting in 1987, but discovered appliqué in 1993, with her first appliqué project – a year and a half long Baltimore Album class, which featured a book by Elly Sienkiewicz. As Kathy has been quoted, “I truly discovered the joy that was missing in my quilting when I discovered the album quilts.” She fell in love with Elly’s methods and along the way, mapped out her own fun path. She never hesitates to “embellish, enliven and embolden” her appliqué. Beads, trims, ribbons and “findings” all find their way home into her work.

“Anything goes, if it makes your heart beat faster!” she excitedly proclaims.

Kathy, has been involved since 1987 with fabrics, designing, teaching and the retail end of things, owning a hand-designed clothing boutique and then for many years, The Quilted Peach in Valdosta, Georgia. She has taught classes extensively in the southeast and in Canada. 2013 will be the fourth year that Kathy has been honored to teach for Elly Sienkiewicz at the Appliqué Academy in Williamsburg, Virginia. Presently, Kathy and her mother, Jo Ann Hudgins, have TQP Design Co. and are busy with a whole host of patterns and plans. Kathy is deep into designing a southern “Baltimore” which features a stately plantation home center medallion, called “Brokenburn – a Tribute to Kate Stone”. Her recent quilt, designed in tandem with her mother, “Symphony of Blue Wreaths” is available as a block of the month and features Kathy’s trademark use of embroidery, beads and fabrics of many types. She has a sister quilt that is in progress that they designed together, called, “Rhapsody of Red Vases.”

Kathy is a true “people person” that derives her satisfaction from teaching new to advanced students, and considers every student a friend. Her classes are packed with interesting, time-tested methods with a twist. She will show you some grand “shortcuts” such as “Kathy’s skinny stem technique” and “no mark appliqué” to her clever way to weave those intricate Baltimore baskets, all while enjoying a festive atmosphere.

Kathy and her husband, Matt, celebrate 28 years married and three beautiful children, Dane 24, Madison Leigh 21 and Dolan 19. She says “I love all things ‘Appliqué’ and I can’t wait to meet every single attendee! Join me for a class and we will stitch a breathtaking pattern so you can introduce it to your block collection or feature it in its own lovely wall hanging!”

Kathy’s website: www.kathydunigan.com

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The Elegant Cabochon Element

Working on Ultra-Suede Lite, we will learn to create a beaded bezel around a Cabochon (a flat-backed stone, usually not faceted) and make it into an element to be used in a necklace or broach, or as an earring. We will learn to put in the inter-facing, put on the backing, pin back or jump-rings, and finish the edges. We will make a finished brooch or an element for a multi-strand necklace. The student should have some prior knowledge of hand sewing and hand quilting.

–Skill level:  Intermediate.

–Kit fee $25, payable to instructor on day of class

–Workshop Supply List will be sent no later than  August 1

–6-hour class

Museum members receive a 10% discount on Workshops…

• Non-Members:  $95.00 
• Current Members: $85.50 
  
  

You may also call 360-466-4288 to register or stop by the Museum and register in person.

Cancellation of a Workshop, on or before September 1, 2013, will result in a full refund less a $15 processing fee per workshop. After September 1, transfer may be made to another open Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival Workshop. In the unlikely event that the Workshop or Event must be cancelled by the instructor or museum, students will be notified and receive a full refund.

Thom’s Biography:

Thom has been fascinated with beads for over 30 years. He has done bead embroidery, jewelry, and added beads to some of his bronze sculptures. The beaded pieces found here are a body of work he has created since 2002 when he began the shift from bronze to beads. They are, for the most part, bead embellished quilts where the beads are embedded in the surface of the quilt and their application does the quilting. Using the quilt as a canvas and the beads as texture and paint, he has developed a unique style combining fabric and beads.

Thom’s website:

http://www.thomatkins.com/

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Bead Embellished Spirit Dolls

“Spirit dolls” bring luck, joy, love, good health, and prosperity to their owners. During this workshop, you will make your own “spirit doll” to hang in your car, give to a friend, celebrate an occasion, display on your Christmas tree, or guide you through a current issue in your life. In the process you will learn several edge, fringe, and bead embroidery techniques, plus some basics of doll construction. Doll pattern provided. No previous beading or sewing experience is required.  Each student will receive an instructional handout during the class.

–Skill Level:  All

–Kit fee is $3.00, payable to Instructor in Workshop

–Workshop Supply List will be sent no later than  August 1

–6-hour class

Museum members receive a 10% discount on Workshops.

• Non-Members:  $95.00  
• Current Members:  $85.50  

Please call 360-466-4288 to register or stop by the Museum and register in person.

Cancellation of a Workshop, on or before September 1, 2013, will result in a full refund less a $15 processing fee per workshop. After September 1, transfer may be made to another open Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival Workshop. In the unlikely event that the Workshop or Event must be cancelled by the instructor or museum, students will be notified and receive a full refund.

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Robin’s Biography:

Traveling widely to teach, lecture and research beadwork for nearly 20 years, Robin Atkins is a nationally known bead artist. She has authored four beading books, including One Bead at a Time, and numerous magazine articles. Robin enjoys all types of beading. However, she especially loves to sew beads on cloth. Currently her two passions are fabricating sculptural pieces and combining bead embroidery with bookmaking to create bead-embellished journals. She is excited to see the development of beadwork in the past two decades, as it has shifted from the world of craft toward the world of art.

Robin’s website:

http://www.robinatkins.com/index.html.

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Color is so much a part of our everyday life; we forget it is a powerful, suggestive visual force considered and used by people since ancient times. Our use of color in art, design, craft and fashion evokes a deep emotional response. Looking at color in a new way can develop increased sensitivity, and engender a deeper appreciation for it. Learn about symbolism and associations of color and how to make color schemes more meaningful in your textile world. Take a fresh look at color and your perception of it as Gail reveals a multitude of inspirational ideas that anyone can take away and develop in their own works of art. Attendees are encouraged to consider and explore their personal ideas, preferences and prejudices about color, while viewing slides. This lecture is for anyone who enjoys the world of color.

Time:  Wine & Hors d’oeuvres 6pm. Lecture begins at 6:30 pm.

Cost:  $25 

This lecture will take place at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 1st Street, La Conner, WA 98257.

Order Gail’s Lecture online or call the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum at 360-466-4288.

Gail’s Biography:

Gail Harker, LCGI, is a colorist who has long been fascinated with light and color. She has extensively researched color theory and the practical application of color to the world of art. Color affects everyone and she believes that one can learn to look at and appreciate color in a new, informed, way. Her great insight and innovative teaching methods provides her students the opportunity to acquire a deep personal understanding and ability to see and develop colors for their own work. Her knowledge of color, with the ability to communicate and guide, has made her one of the leading teachers in her field. Gail is a Canadian who resided for nearly 20 years in Britain, until returning to the US in 1995. She moved to Britain in 1976 with her American husband and family.  She studied art in Canada, England and Scotland. She completed both Parts 1 and 2 (Diploma) of the City & Guilds Design and Embroidery course with Distinction in both parts. She was awarded the Senior Award of Licentiateship (LCGI) by the City & Guilds Institute. Gail has previously taught several City & Guilds Embroidery courses, and was, for many years, a City & Guilds External Verifier for various colleges in Great Britain. She has authored five books: Embroidery Skills:  Machine Embroidery (published internationally in five languages), Fairy Tale Quilts and Embroidery, Christmas Stitches, Creative Machine Embroidery and Tassel Making. She is a contributing author to: Starting to Stitch Creatively (Batsford – London) wherein she authored the section on Materials, and the Machine Embroidery chapters of the Merehurst Book of Needlework. Since moving to the United States she has taught over 60 Certificate and Diploma Classes in Design and Embroidery to students from all parts of North America. She is the founder of the Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts, located in La Conner, WA.

http://www.gailcreativestudies.com/

Color Play: 

Have you always wanted to experiment with color, but were afraid to try on your own? Would you like to know what colors work best with your favorite colors? Would you like to create your own dynamic quilts using your favorite colors to their fullest potential? If so, come join this class. We will play with all sorts of colors in paint and fabric. Color scales, values, temperature, after-images, color schemes, and several illusionary effects will be included in this most colorful class. You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll learn by playing!

–Paint fee: $25

–Length: 2 days

–Skill Level:  All

–Workshop Supply List will be sent no later than  August 1.

Museum members receive a 10% discount on Workshops.

• Non-Members:  $225.00  
• Current Members:  $202.50  

You may also call 360-466-4288 to register or stop by the Museum and register in person. 

Cancellation of a Workshop, on or before September 1, 2013, will result in a full refund less a $15 processing fee per workshop. After September 1, transfer may be made to another open Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival Workshop. In the unlikely event that the Workshop or Event must be cancelled by the instructor or museum, students will be notified and receive a full refund.

Joen’s Biography:

After leaving her career in the educational field to become a homemaker in 1974, Joen became interested in quiltmaking and textile art. During a span of 15 years, she created traditional quilts along with commissioned textile art for private clients and corporations. Her work is included in collections throughout the world. As a guest lecturer/instructor in the subject of color and design, Joen has taught throughout the United States and in England, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Germany, Holland, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Joen began a weekly color blog in July, 2011 called Playing with Color. This blog gives her an opportunity to share her color information with anyone who wants to learn more about color. The blog address is http://blog.jwdpublishing.com/category/playing-with-color/.  Joen is also the owner of JWD Publishing, a pattern company that publishes high-quality quilt patterns with over a dozen different pattern lines and quilt designers.

Also, Joen is the author of twelve books and products. Several have been bestsellers in the art/craft field; some have been translated into other languages. Her published works include Adventures in Design and Color Play, Visual Coloring, The Magical Effects of Color, Landscapes & Illusions, The Visual Dance, Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool, Studio Color Wheel, and the Magic Design-Ratio Tool.

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Joen lives on a small island in southern Puget Sound. She enjoys photography, relaxing and playing in beautiful natural surroundings, reading, and being with her family and friends.

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