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Schedule
Thursdays -
March 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st (2011) |
7-9pm |
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QUILT
LAB
In this Lab, students will
make a sampler quilt (measuring 36"x36")
using a wide range of techniques including templates,
curves, eight point star construction and applique.
Work through the various aspects of quilt construction
from fabric selection, color choices, pattern design,
cutting, piecing, sewing and binding. The sampler
quilt should include four to six twelve inch blocks
with a sash to separate each block and a border
around the entire design to draw it together.
Sampler designs may include: Log Cabin, Pinwheel,
Drunkards Path, Le Moyne Star , Sawtooth Star,
Kaleidoscope, Applique
Class size is very small.
There are only 8 spots per session.
$149 +
Supplies
Please Note:
This price also
includes 5 weeks of UNLIMITED
FREE Open Lab hours.
Unlimited hours begins the first day of class, continues
through out the four week class and ends one week
after the last class (Open lab normally $10/hour)
| Week
1 |
Introduce
project and each other. Show sampler ‘pattern’.
Cut out templates from hard plastic for first
12” block. Choose fabric colors for
design. Cut fabric, assemble design and sew
block. Move to next design. |
| Week
2 |
Continue creating 12” blocks from
above selection. Instructor will demonstrate
each block design. |
| Week
3 |
Continue blocks. Design the quilt layout
including sashes and borders. Sew. Start to
assemble quilt layers (quilt top, batting
and backing fabric) and baste. |
| Week
4 |
Quilt the sampler. Attach binding and slip
stitch edge to complete. |
This
course is designed for the stitcher that is comfortable
on a sewing machine. It would help if you already
have some basic quilting/sewing experience or have
taken our beginner
quilting class. |
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Vera
Doherty is an award-winning textile artist
and teacher from Ireland, specializing in
quilt-making, costume-set design and mural
painting. Vera, whose works have been exhibited
in Europe, India and the United States, resides
in Jersey City on a prestigious O-1 visa for
artistic excellence and currently works in
three Bronx public schools teaching art to
students aged five to 14. Vera also spends
her Friday afternoons at the Irish Community
Center in Queens helping senior citizens make
quilts.
Here’s my approach to quilt-making;
I Create fabric paintings through the utilization
of textile means, methods and materials. My
aim is to produce a contemporary, fun take
on traditional quilt patterns by playing with
and manipulating new and found fabrics. I
draw inspiration from African American quilt
makers by juxtaposing riotous colors and patterns
while moving beyond the parameters of conventional
quilt structures. I allow the meditative nature
of repetition in quilt-making to inform and
inspire my creative process. Each and every
project evolves significantly from original
concept to completion and I celebrate this.
Vera has 10 years of experience in formal
and non-formal educational settings incorporating
a range of visual art practices. As a teaching
artist, her methods are simple: to facilitate
learning in a fun, positive and safe environment
where emphasis is placed on inclusion and
the quality of the artistic experience. She
looks forward to sharing her knowledge and
experience with you.
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