Upcoming Classes in Paducah, Kentucky, and Maine
Wow…. four of my six classes in Paducah are FULL! I’m astonished and elated! Two classes still have spaces, so if you are in Paducah and want to come play, the descriptions are below–the evening class is total PLAY and the Saturday “drawing” class is art for the intimidated… you really CAN do it! I’d totally love to have more students in the Chunk and Jigsaw fusible class… the more the merrier for all, and it really will be a good class for the evening time…almost no brain power needed. And think I’ll bring chocolate!
Also, I’ve added a few classes in Maine. I’ll be teaching a machine quilting class on Thursday, May 8th (tentative but likely date) in Belfast–if you want more info, write me a comment and I’ll give you more details. As well, the Frayed Edges and I (well some of us but alas not ALL of us) will be at a book signing at Quilt Divas in Rockland, Maine, on June 14th. We contributed 8 of the 24 projects in Lark’s new Creative Quilting with Beads, and I am delirious that my pomegranate notebook is the cover image!
This project will also be covered in a 3-Sunday series of classes at Quilt Divas ( 3 hours each) on June 22 and July 13 and 20. The first session will be to make the notebook cover and begin quilting it. The second class will have you learning to ruche (scrunch) the fabric for the insides of the pomegranates, make the pomegranate appliqués and begin beading. The final class is to finish the cover. There is enough time between the classes to do the quilting and beading without killing yourself to get it all done. I have finally tracked down the beads I used (the store where I bought mine is going out of business) so students can buy these exact drop beads from me or Quilt Divas.
PADUCAH CLASSES
Chunk and Jigsaw Fusible Applique: Weds., April 23rd, 5:30-8:30 PM. This is a fabric postcard class in disguise! Learn my easy-peasy way to use up scraps and chunks of fabric, then we play and make fabric postcards, either from my patterns or your ideas. Kit fee includes parchment paper, 2 yards of Misty Fuse adhesive web, and two pieces of peltex (stiff interfacing, 4×6 inches). Additional pieces of peltex available at modest cost. When I first saw the time, I saw the 8, and thought it was a late evening class…eeek! But it is a perfect class for this time slot since it requires not very much brain power, and lots of play!
If You Can Write Your ABCs, You Can Draw Your Own Designs: Friday, April 25th, 1-4 pm. Most of us fear drawing, and think we just can’t do it! Well, I have a secret I’ll share: if you can write the alphabet in block letters, you can draw, and I’ll show you how. Once you’ve learned my way of using the alphabet to look at the world, translating shapes into appliqué or quilting designs is easy! Bring several pictures as starting points for you to create your own design with help from Sarah. The pictures can be of any subject matter that appeals to you: people, places, things, if you like it, bring it!
April 3rd, 2008 at 6:37 am
Of course they are full – and the others will be too. You are going to have a real blast in Paducah. I am sure you will come down to earth one day….
April 4th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Sarah,
Wish I was coming to Paducah and taking these classes – the drawing one sounds just like what I need, and the fusible one sounds like such fun. You’ll have such a wonderful time, the students will love you. Connie
April 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
My friend Betty Lou is going to Paducah, I am jealous Susan. I know your classes will be successful, wish I was there.
Hugs
Nan
Have Fun!!