Lura Schwarz Smith, Artist

Creating your master pattern

Project by Donna Butts

We are all artists, whether or not we have yet discovered it. As quilters, we have a wonderful medium in which to explore our artistic potentials, and the tools of our time allow us to produce exciting, original images in our quilts we may never have believed possible, regardless of our known drawing abilities (or "lack" of them).
In this workshop, you will learn some of the basic elements of design, do a few simple, fun drawing exercises, and become acquainted with some of the many easy tools and techniques available to us all to help design and produce original art quilts with images you choose. You will also produce sample quilt labels using some of these techniques. Bring a photograph or simple drawing and learn to design your own art quilt pattern. All skill levels are welcome, and the words "I can't draw!" are outlawed. We will be using fabric pens and paints, so come dressed to play and rediscover the fun and power of creating your own art. The workshop lasts for six hours.
NOTE: Designing Art Quilts is a two-day minimum class

Workshop Supply List:

Photograph or simple drawing (your own, to avoid copyright issues) for use in producing a pattern - bring this original to class. You may bring several photos to combine or choose from. Good quality, clear images work best.

8 ½" x 11" black and white photocopies of above

Lightbox, if you have one (I bring one and we need at least 4 in class)

4 sheets of muslin pressed to freezer paper, 8 1/2" x 11"

Kit provided by Lura, $10 per student

Overhead projector (provided by guild)

Extra lightboxes, if students do not have a total of at least 3 (provided by guild)

One Iron and board in classroom

To book this class, or if you would like pricing information, please contact me.

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