Animal Artistry through Appliqué with David Taylor

5 Days Monday – Friday, July 21-25, 2025

David Taylor’s quilts are often mistaken as paintings, and that makes him very happy. His works are adapted from photographs, and his technique evolved from his love of jigsaw puzzles. In this workshop, students will learn the finer points to his craft. A one-hour lecture is given each day on one of the main aspects of his approach to the artform. Topics include his unique pattern drawing method, a layered freezer paper, turned-edge appliqué technique, background ideas, construction and quilting. A strong emphasis is placed on fabric selection (bring as much as you can to the class) and using those fabrics wisely.

All students should be accomplished with their own preferred appliqué method. Hand applique is not a requirement for a successful project. Students are advised they will not have a finished piece by the end of the session, but they should have the information needed to continue on their own.

Students are required to submit image options in advance of the workshop. See supply list for email address.

Skill level: Intermediate

All QBL workshops begin on Monday and end on Friday. Workshops are from 8:30-4pm daily. Students check in to their dorms and move into classrooms on the Sunday before the workshop begins. There is a welcome dinner with a lecture Sunday night.