Posts by drobedee
NANCY CROW: SEQUENCES, RIFFS AND DRAWINGS
June 10 – August 20, 2023
Artist Nancy Crow has been making quilts for over 40 years. She maintains large studios and a teaching facility on her 218 acre farm east of Columbus, Ohio. Named a Fellow of the American Craft Council, she has received the major award, The Individual Artist’s Fellowship, from the Ohio Arts Council twice and The National Living Treasure Award from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. In addition, she was named a Master of her Medium in Textiles by The James Renwick Alliance, associated with The Renwick Gallery/Smithsonian Institution.
Read MoreI am a Friend of Dorothy
June 10 – August 20, 2023
I am a Friend of Dorothy is about a journey of self-discovery – a realization that you can be yourself no matter where you are, and that home is where the heart is. By using the familiar narrative of the Wizard of Oz to inspire a body of work, I create an experience that is both intimate yet nostalgic and relatable. As a queer person, I come out on a daily basis – an act that can create joy and love, but also chaos and fear. The exhibition is a love letter to my adventure through the turbulence and moments of elation.
Read MoreONLINE: Image & Imagination with Rosalie Dace
5-Days Monday – Friday, July 17 – 21, 2023 Where do ideas hide, and how do we find and develop them without being totally overwhelmed? In this class, we deal with all those difficult questions that other people seem to find easy, such as “Where do you get your ideas, where do you begin, and…
Read MoreIndependent Studio SII
5-Days Monday- Friday, July 24-28, 2023 Join us for your choice of 5 days to concentrate on your own projects within the amazing community at QBL! Whether you are starting a new project, working on that long haul masterpiece, or putting on the finishing touches- QBL is a great place to come and be inspired.…
Read MoreIndependent Studio SI
5-Days Monday- Friday, July 17-21, 2023 Join us for your choice of 5 days to concentrate on your own projects within the amazing community at QBL! Whether you are starting a new project, working on that long haul masterpiece, or putting on the finishing touches- QBL is a great place to come and be inspired.…
Read MoreBrilliant Natural Color on Cotton with Amanda Thatch
5-Days Monday – Friday, July 24-28, 2023 Learn to use natural dyes for bright colors and consistent results on cotton fabrics! Dyes from natural sources can produce deep and complex color, but only if fabrics are properly pre-treated to accept the dye. Cotton can be a special challenge for natural dyes as the process is…
Read MoreMark Making with Free Motion Embroidery with Amanda McCavour
5-Days Monday – Friday, July 24-28, 2023 ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT! Learn the process of working with mixed media materials and water-soluble fabric in this mark making course. We will create free-form abstract ink drawings and then translate these pieces into stitch using water soluble fabric and a combination of materials. You will be encouraged to…
Read MoreMake Your Own Quilt Coat with Rachel D. K. Clark
5-Days Monday – Friday, July 17 – 21, 2023 In this workshop, students will create a coat to “speak” for them. Using a traditional or contemporary pattern, participants are encouraged to explore personal inspirations to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Their garment is designed to reflect their personality or ethnicity, create a mood, make social or…
Read MoreImprov Paper Piecing with Amy Friend
5-Days Monday – Friday, July 17-21, 2023 Improv paper piecing: Isn’t that an oxymoron? Amy will start off this five-day workshop by explaining the design process that she developed and named improv paper piecing. In short, improv paper piecing involves designing paper pieced templates with an improvisational approach and repeating the resulting block in a…
Read MoreAnimal Artistry through Appliqué with David Taylor
5-Days Monday – Friday, July 24-28, 2023 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 fine points of his craft. Topics include his unique pattern drawing…
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