Registration is now open! You may now visit the Shop here at MQR to register for the class. The cost is $68.75 for the 5 week class. Premier Members, be sure to visit the premier member announcement forum to get your discount code before you go to register for the class.
If you need a reminder of what Jean will be teaching, I've included it below.
A new class from Jean Shute! Those of us who took Jean's color and design class learned a great deal from her. And now's she's back to teach us about fabric portraits. You can read more about Jean and her art here.
Portraits in Cloth will explore three different ways to do fabric portraits. You will learn how to use photo software to create a pattern. If you don't own a photo program, I will demonstrate how to use an easy free on-line site. Our main project will use fabric in light, medium and dark values to create a likeness. This is the look most of you are familiar with. As a bonus, I will demonstrate colored pencil and fabric inks as a fun low-sew alternative; and finally, we will take a look at thread painting. Once you have your pattern, you will be able to make portraits using the technique that suits you best!
This class will take place in a private "virtual" classroom here at MQResource and will run for five weeks. Class begins Monday September 21, 2009. The class will be a combination of written and video format, and will include a private discussion forum and gallery.
The cost will be $68.75 for the five week session. Premier members will recieve a discount.
A new class from Jean Shute! Those of us who took Jean's color and design class learned a great deal from her. And now's she's back to teach us about fabric portraits. You can read more about Jean and her art here.
Portraits in Cloth will explore three different ways to do fabric portraits. You will learn how to use photo software to create a pattern. If you don't own a photo program, I will demonstrate how to use an easy free on-line site. Our main project will use fabric in light, medium and dark values to create a likeness. This is the look most of you are familiar with. As a bonus, I will demonstrate colored pencil and fabric inks as a fun low-sew alternative; and finally, we will take a look at thread painting. Once you have your pattern, you will be able to make portraits using the technique that suits you best!
This class will take place in a private "virtual" classroom here at MQResource and will run for five weeks. Class begins Monday September 21, 2009. The class will be a combination of written and video format, and will include a private discussion forum and gallery.
The cost will be $68.75 for the five week session. Premier members will recieve a discount.
Registration will open September 1, 2009.
So mark your calendar to join Jean on this exciting journey to create your own "Portraits in Cloth"!
Deb Levy's class Creating and Using Texture in Quilts debuted this past fall, and went so well that she is offering it again -- class will start Monday, January 5, 2009 and lasts for 6 weeks.
We are opening registration now in order to give you plenty of time to contemplate this great opportunity. Maybe Santa needs a gift idea? Maybe you have some extra funds in your business account that need to be spent before the end of the year?
Everything you need to know about registering for class can be seen here: Creating and Using Texture Class Info. (Link takes you to Suzanne's online shop, Knots & Bolts. Several short videos can be viewed which explain the class and the supplies needed).
If you have questions about the class, you can visit this post in the forum, where Deb (or former students!) will be able to answer anything you might be wondering about.
Premier members -- if you are interested in taking this class, please send me an e-mail (suzanne @ saltcreekquiltco.com) so I can give you the discount code for your Premier Member discount!!
Texturecan be physical or visual. We can usetexture in our quilts to create dramatic visual impact. It creates depth anddimension. Sometimes it creates a suggestion of movement, drawing the eyeacross the surface of the quilt. Texturecan be as important as color, value, line and shape in creating a design thatis successful. The possibility for creating texture in our quilts is limitedonly by our imaginations. Let’s exploresome of these possibilities together and create a quilt full of texture andfun.
Thisclass will be divided into two parts, for a total of 6 weeks. In Part One, we create our own original fabrics, with paints, tyvek, batting andmore. Then in Part Two, we’ll put it all together and make as smallquilt to showcase the textures andunique fabrics you have made; making our pattern and cutting our pieces, thendoing the appliqué, quilting, and most of the embellishing all in onestep.
Allthe techniques will be available to you as written lessons to download, but youwill also have access to video so you can actually watch as I demonstrate eachtechnique.So, are you ready to take this next step? Come on; let’s “texturize” your quilts!
You’d love to try an art quilt, but have no idea how to begin. How do you make that picture in your head into a quilt? What colors should you use; how big do you make the pieces and where do you put them? Have you started a project then put it away because you just couldn’t make it work out as you had hoped?
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL and REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Color and Design for Art Quilters is an introduction to basic color and design principles. It will help you understand how color works, and the “rules” of design to help you make the decisions you need to bring your ideas into reality. Each of the four classes will feature a small fun project to help you learn that week’s lessons. There will be opportunities to learn new ways of doing things if you wish to try them. If you’re not feeling brave enough yet, directions will be provided using familiar techniques and you can save the ideas for a future creation. Plan to have a good time and let your creativity out to play!
Instructor
Your instructor for this class is Jean Shute. You can read about Jean and see detail photos from some of her art quilts in the Teacher Biography section.
Class Details
Color and Design for Art Quilters is a Beta class. This means that it is brand-new and might have some glitches. As a Beta class student, you will be helping us test the class and technology being used. As a thank you for you patience, we are offering this class at a reduced price (you get 12% off the regular price!).
Class is conducted in a virtual classroom at MQResource. This means that you have access to class lessons at your convenience (24x7!), and will also have access to a private forum for class members only. Other technology used will include PDF documents for downloading, online chats, podcasts and more. You will also have access to a private Gallery to which you can upload pictures of your work for critique by the instructor.
Instructions will be provided for viewing class files, uploading and
downloading files and pictures, and using the forums and chat rooms.
Technical assistance will be provided if any questions arise.
Class Schedule and Fees
Class is scheduled to begin Monday, July 21st and will last for 4 weeks, ending on August 15th.
Class fees are nonrefundable, unless class is canceled due to low enrollment.
A class supply list will be e-mailed approximately 1 week before class is scheduled to begin. You will also be receiving further information about how to access class information on the MQResource website.
Class fee: $50 with 12% Beta Class discount you pay $44
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Stay tuned for information about future classes!
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drawing the eyeacross the surface of the quilt. Texturecan be as important as color, value, line and shape in creating a design thatis successful. The possibility for creating texture in our quilts is limitedonly by our imaginations. Let’s exploresome of these possibilities together and create a quilt full of texture andfun.
You’d love to try an art quilt, but have no idea how to begin. How do you make that picture in your head into a quilt? What colors should you use; how big do you make the pieces and where do you put them? Have you started a project then put it away because you just couldn’t make it work out as you had hoped?
