Color and Design Workshops

Color and Design Full Day 5½ - 6 hours No stitching in this workshop

Approach color and design from a quilter's point of view. This course includes basic elements of color, techniques for putting colors and fabrics together, and several design methods geared for those who cannot draw. Get hands-on experience by beginning a color and design workbook containing tips and tricks that are geared to quilters working with fabrics. No artistic skills necessary.

Proficiency: All levels

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Design Games Half Day 3 hours No stitching in this workshop.

Can't draw? This class is for you. Traditional patterns take on a whole new look when you play design games. Tricks for putting colors together and design techniques geared to the non-artist will open doors to creativity.

Proficiency: All levels

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Fabric Selection Made Easy Half Day 3 hours

One of the most challenging parts of making a quilt is choosing the fabrics. This class will change the way you think about fabric and shed new light on the process of selecting fabric for your projects. There is no sewing in this class, so no heavy equipment to bring. What you will bring with you are 3" squares of 20 different fabrics (cut 2 each, for a total of 40 squares). We will share the squares everyone brings, and use them to illustrate a Fabric Selection notebook that will serve as a valuable reference tool.

Good for any level of quiltmaking expertise. Covers ideas on how to make exciting fabric combinations. There is no sewing in this workshop. These skills will translate into all of your future quiltmaking adventures.

Proficiency: All levels. Covers ideas on how to make exciting fabric combinations. Works well in a shop situation where students may put their new-found knowledge to work in the hands-on exercises.

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Quilter's Playbook Full Day 6 hours: No stitching in this class

Build a guidebook you will go back to again and again. This class combines the concepts ofFabric Selection Made Easy with Design Games. One of the hardest parts of making a quilt can be choosing the fabrics. Students will learn to identify the types of fabrics in their collection, see what areas they are lacking in, and learn combination hints that will make Fabric Selection easy. Follow that with design games. Traditional patterns take on a whole new look when you play games with patterns. Tricks for putting colors together and design techniques geared to the non-artist make quilting fun.

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