CLASSES
Here is a preview of the classes we will have during the 2010-11 program year. Registration information for each class is posted as it becomes available.-----------------------------------------
elinor peace bailey Workshop
September 13 & 14, 2010
Scavenger Hunt & Spontaneous Combustion
This workshop is a two-day event. On Monday, we will have a scavenger hunt with the purpose being to collect this and that to supply everyone for part two, on Tuesday, of the workshop, "Spontaneous Combustion." For the scavenger hunt, all of the class participates will be given a shopping bag for their treasures, collected at: two thrift stores, one antique store, Cosmic Cow, a dollar store, and a craft store.
This will be a workshop lead by elinor peace bailey with the help of Roxann O'Hare.
The challenge will be to take our treasures and make something remarkable.
Click here for more information and the registration form.
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Carol Jones Workshop
October 10, 2010
Tile Quilts
In the last part of the 19th century, there was a distinctive genre of appliqué quilts made with narrow lines of background fabric showing between the appliquéd pieces. Because the narrow lines of background fabric resemble "grout" and the appliquéd pieces resemble "tiles," these quilts generally are called tile quilts. In this workshop, begin your own tile quilt with a 10”-15" block that you will prepare and begin to stitch. The emphasis will be on how a tile quilt differs from other types of appliqué and how to get started making a tile quilt rather than on how to appliqué.
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Jenny Raymond Workshop
November 9, 2010
Stars that Snap Crackle & Pop
You’ll discover dynamic use of fabric, color and design to create spectacular star blocks to make gorgeous quilts. Finishing techniques, machine quilting and embellishments will be demonstrated. Pattern includes information on three different projects. There is an additional pattern fee for the class.borders, and double wedding ring curves and points. Plus you will learn prairie point edge, mitered and round corners and making a flange!
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Bonnie Hunter Workshop
January 10, 2011
The Incredible Scrappy Bargello!
Quilts made of only one shape, be it a square, diamond, triangle, hexagon, or others have been around since the beginning of quilting. Bonnie has always been amazed at how one simple unit, such as the lowly square can be used in so many different ways! Known by many names, quilts made with a simple one size square are timeless: One Patch, Trip Around The World, Sunshine and Shadow, Boston Commons, Postage Stamp, even 9 patch, 4 patch, 16 patch, etc…the fascination for quilters remains the same. The colors may change, the light/dark values may change, but a quilt made with one simple square will always stand as a testimony to the true essence of quilting...to make something with so much beauty from such odd leftovers...all from one little square! Get ready to make a BIG dent in the scrap stash!
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Bryan Grove Workshop
February 15, 2011
Prairie Evolutions, Surface Design
During this workshop, a simple design process focused on the visual elements of the Kansas landscape will be explored. A variety of fiber collage and quilting techniques will be demonstrated and used to create wall hangings that celebrate the beauty of nature. Each participant will design and create a small (12” X 16”) wall hanging.
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Gwen Marston Workshop
March 15, 2011
Liberated Log Cabin
Liberally illustrated with Gwen's quilts, this class explores the many possibilities inherent in a liberated approach to this grand traditional pattern. Good for beginning or advanced, traditional or art quilter. Quilters will leave the class with a quilt top in tow. Learn Gwen's easy as pie techniques for making knock-out quilts.
Southeast Community College will be handling the registrations for this workshop.
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Sue Spargo Workshop
April 10, 2011
Contemporary Folk-Art
Sue’s approach to teaching is to guide rather than teach. Sue will share her accumulated experience and pass on many techniques and tips. The class will be an inspiration that will take your quilting to new levels and learn creative process that you can apply to any project to make it your individual masterpiece.
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Terry Waldron Workshop
May 8, 2011
An Artful Vase of Flowers
No patterns are used in this class and two fun things will be learned. You’ll be able to add to your repertoire a fun and easy way to scrap a background that you will be able to use for many elements of your work. As an extra incentive in this class you’ll be able to use up oodles of those scraps that you’ve been saving for who knows what! No two students work will be alike. That’s the art of it. At the end of the class you will be taught to turn your piece into a pillow without sewing on buttons or making a placket!