Workshop & Lecture Calendar
GUILD WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
ROCHESTER MQG + CINCINNATI MQG WORKSHOP: These charming little quilts are inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, and are a great skill-building project to learn a number of quilting techniques. We will start with a simple, modern color palette of neutral fabrics with a flash of color. Clean lines combined with simple design give each tiny […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
RISING STAR QUILTERS WORKSHOP: From classic kimonos to denim jeans, indigo has been used by many cultures for dyeing cloth, and the Japanese have refined the use of indigo to an art form. This is the class to use all those lovely blue and white shibori fabrics you’ve dyed yourself, or use carefully curated blue […]
WORKSHOP: Inspired by Art
WISCONSIN MUSEUM OF QUILTS & FIBER ARTS WORKSHOP: Starting with a favorite work of art, develop your own unique modern quilt design. Be inspired by shapes, colors, structure, or the feeling you get and design a block or whole quilt with an eye on modern minimalism. Bring your own photo of a work of art, […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Inspired by Art
SAN FRANCISCO QUILTERS GUILD WORKSHOP: Starting with a favorite work of art, develop your own unique modern quilt design. Be inspired by shapes, colors, structure, or the feeling you get and design a block or whole quilt with an eye on modern minimalism. Bring your own photo of a work of art, and we will […]
GUILD LECTURE: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch
BEAR CREEK QUILT GUILD: This talk starts with a review of my stitched paper artwork, which I have been creating for over 20 years. I give examples of where I get inspiration, and what my process is like. I first print my paper using a monotype technique, then sew many layers of printed paper together […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Stitched Paper Collage
BEAR CREEK QUILT GUILD WORKSHOP: Paper collage meets quilting in this fun and adventurous online workshop. Using your home sewing machine, create immediate creative collages with paper and thread. No waiting around for glue to dry! I will guide you through a series of hands-on exercises and share my 20+ years of experience as a […]
LECTURE: Zoom for Artists
NORTHWIND ART LECTURE: If you haven’t Zoomed yet, you are rare! More and more meetings, events, workshops, and groups are meeting remotely using Zoom. Let’s dive into the back end of Zoom and learn about how to set up an account, what level of account to purchase, and what are the best settings for your […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
SANTA ROSA QUILT GUILD WORKSHOP: From classic kimonos to denim jeans, indigo has been used by many cultures for dyeing cloth, and the Japanese have refined the use of indigo to an art form. This is the class to use all those lovely blue and white shibori fabrics you’ve dyed yourself, or use carefully curated […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
BITS-N-PIECES QUILT GUILD LECTURE: In this talk, I explore how the love of Japanese culture, travel, textiles and “blue and white” came together in a fantastic journey to Japan. This is primarily a travel talk, with an emphasis on Japanese textiles, and a few brief forrays into architecture and Japanese cuisine. I will show a […]
WORKSHOP: Zoom for Artists – DEEP DIVE
NORTHWIND ART WORKSHOP: Go in-depth and behind the scenes to learn how to be an efficient and tech-savvy teacher using Zoom. Learn time-saving tips to streamline the marketing and management of your online classes. This is an interactive workshop where you can get answers to your specific questions. The “Zoom for Artists” lecture is recommended […]
WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE WORKSHOP: From classic kimonos to denim jeans, indigo has been used by many cultures for dyeing cloth, and the Japanese have refined the use of indigo to an art form. This is the class to use all those lovely blue and white shibori fabrics you’ve dyed yourself, or use carefully curated blue […]
WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE WORKSHOP: These charming little quilts are inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, and are a great skill-building project to learn a number of quilting techniques. We will start with a simple, modern color palette of neutral fabrics with a flash of color. Clean lines combined with simple design give each tiny composition a […]