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Art Quilt Workbook Study Group
Dates:
Class 1:
- Sunday, February 3, 2008, 1-3
- Saturday, March 8, 2008, 10-12
Class 2:
- Sunday, March 2, 2008, 1-3
- Saturday, April 12, 2008, 10-12
Class 3:
- Sunday, April 6, 2008, 1-3
- Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10-12
Class 4:
- Sunday, May 4, 2008, 1-3
- Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10-12
Class 5:
- Sunday, June 1, 2008, 1-3
- Saturday, July 12, 2008, 10-12
Class 6:
- Sunday, July 6, 2008, 1-3
- Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10-12
Class 7:
- Sunday, August 3, 2008, 1-3
- Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10-12
Class 8:
- Sunday, September 7, 2008, 1-3
Class 9:
- Sunday, October 5, 2008, 1-3
Class 10:
- Sunday, November 2, 2008, 1-3
Description: Join Kathleen as she leads you through the lessons in the Art Quilt Workbook. You can sign up for each session individually or for all of them!
Instructor: Kathleen Chrisman
Class fee: $15 per session
Kit fee: None
Level: All levels
Supply List:
Required text: Art Quilt Workbook by Elin Waterston and Jane Davila
· Chapter One: sketchbook or journal
for drawing; drawing pencil; eraser.
· Chapter Two: Sketchbook or journal; drawing pencil; eraser
· Chapter Three:
Exercise 1 (pear): fine marker; 1/4 yard fusible web; 1/8 yard or large
scraps of 6 fabrics (highlight, light medium, dark medium, dark, stem
and shadow); scissors; pins, background fabric (approximately 11"
x 14")
Exercise 2 (page 33) (original drawing): original photo; tracing paper; sketchbook; drawing pencil and eraser; fine marker; fusible web
*note: it is unlikely that students will get beyond
the drawing/pattern making stage of this exercise, so the following supplies
will be used at home and not in class, Exercise 1: coordinating threads;
stabilizer; optional border fabric; batting. Exercise 2: fabrics to match
elements of the photo; iron; scissors; background fabric at least 6"
larger than subject; stabilizer; coordinating threads; optional border
fabric
· Chapter Four:
Color Collage exercise (page 39): three pieces of pre-fused fabric about
6" x 6"; scissors; 9" x 12" background fabric
Collage with a Focus exercise (page 39): photo transferred
to fabric or image cut from novelty fabric; fusible web; scraps of pre-fused
coordinating or contrasting fabric buttons; charms; found objects or other
embellishments; scissors.
· Chapter Five:
Sewing machine;
Freehand Curves exercise (page 43): 2 squares of fabric 9" x 9";
rotary cutter and mat; pencil to contrast with fabric; and fine pins
Wonky Piecing exercise (page 44): fabric for center, 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"; rotary cutter, mat and ruler; 2 strips 2" wide of each of 3-4 different fabrics
Insert Strips exercise (pages 45-46): 2 background
fabrics, 10" x 10"; 1" strips of accent fabrics
· Chapter Six:
Abstract Painting exercise (page 51): prewashed white or colored fabric;
acrylic or fabric paints; wide flat or round brushes
Representational Painting exercise (page 51): prewashed white or light colored fabric; fabric or acrylic paints; small flat and round brushes; pencil
Stamping exercise (page 52): prewashed fabric; small foam brushes
Foiling with glue exercise (page 53): fabric; pressing
cloth; Foiling with Fusible exercise (page 54): fusible web; fabric; appliqué
pressing sheet or parchment paper; pressing cloth; iron
$1 kit fee, payable to instructor on the day of class
for the foiling supplies.
· Chapter Seven:
Sewing Machine
Thread Painting exercise (page 60): machine embroidery hoop; background fabric (at least 5" larger than hoop); drawing pencil; light box (optional); various colors of rayon and cotton threads; 75/11 embroidery needle; sewing machine with free-motion/darning foot
Bobbin Drawing exercise (page 61): paper; pencil; heavy decorative thread; coordinating 40 or 50 weight cotton or rayon thread; 9" x 12" fabric sandwich; 75/11 quilting needle; sewing machine with free-motion/darning foot (or walking foot for straight lines) small screwdriver; zip close bag
Couching exercise (page 62): 9" x 12" background
fabric; stabilizer; sewing machine with couching foot or open-toe embroidery
foot; heavy decorative thread, yarn or ribbon; 40 or 50 weight cotton
or rayon thread; 75/11 embroidery or universal needle; small scissors
· Chapter Eight:
sewing machine
basic hand sewing kit; 2-3 background fabrics or fabric sandwiches 8"
x 8"; assortment of paper; assortment of thread; glue; fusible web;
assortment of found objects; wire
· Chapter Nine: 2-3 background fabrics or fabric sandwiches
6" x 6"; assorted beads, sequins, buttons, shisha mirrors and
charms; beading needles and beading threads; hand sewing needles; various
threads
· Chapters Ten & Eleven combined:
Sewing Machine
notebook and pencil; 9" x 12" fabric sandwich; 2 strips of fabric
1 1/2" x 12"; 2 strips of fabric 1 1/2" x 13"
All text and images copyright 2004-2007 Joyce R. Hartley.