August 2008
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Kid’s Quilt Kamp
Linda Brunanchon
& Jo Wright
Mon-Thurs, August 4-7
9-12 pm OR 1-4 pm
Beginning
$75
Kids, aged 7 years and older, will create a landscape wall hanging. They will learn how to transfer a pattern to fusible web, choose appropriate fabrics, learn to use a sewing machine as well as the buttonhole stitch to appliqué aspects of their creation. All materials and sewing machines provided.
*Space limited; Maximum of 5 students
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Come Play With Me
Barbara Baker
Fri, August 8 9-12 pm
Beginning
$20
Learn the basics of working with Shiva Paintstiks using templates, stencils and rubbings. This is a quick and easy class for any beginner wanting to experiment with paintstiks. Learn how to blend colors and add shading. These techniques will be useful in enhancing your quilt tops.
*Book purchase recommended: Paintstiks on Fabric by Shelly Stokes ($16.95) less 15% class discount
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Cascading Kaleidoscopes
Judy Johnson
Monday, August 11
9-4 pm
Advanced Beginning - Advanced
$35
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Judy has combined her knowledge of mathematics and love of symmetry to create a kaleidoscope-like quilt composed of octagon blocks in several different sizes. The use of a Kaleido-Ruler and layered construction methods make it simple to produce dynamic one-of-a-kind blocks. Morning class time will be spent constructing the blocks, and in the afternoon you will begin the design process.
*Large Kaleido-Ruler® purchase required
($16.00) less 15% class discount
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Paper Piecing 101
Joyce Boyd
Wed, Aug 13 9-12:30 pm
Advanced Beginning
$20
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Learn the basic concepts of paper piecing without having to do a large project. We will do a sample section from several quilts to experience the many facets of paper piecing. Enjoy the relaxing class atmosphere while learning a new technique.
*Book purchase recommended: Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson ($14.95) less 15% class discount
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Playful Portraiture
Catherine Conkey
Thur & Fri, August 14-15
9-3 pm
Intermediate
$60
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Catherine is returning to teach this fun and creative design class. You will learn to combine traditional piecework with fusible appliqué and satin stitching to depict stylized images of people in context with their life stories. Choose the subject for your design and let Catherine guide you as you create a simple drawing for a small wall hanging-sized portrait. Capture a wonderful memory in this fun class.
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Advanced Sun Printing
Barbara Baker
Sat, August 16 9-3 pm
Beginning Sun Printing Experience Required
$30
Building on the Beginning Sun Printing class offered in May, you learn techniques to manipulate and control the sun printing process. All ages are welcome; however, previous sun printing experience is required.
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*$20 lab fee for materials
**Book purchase recommended: Sun Kissed Quilts and Crafts by Barbara Baker & Jeri Boe ($16.95) less 15% class discount
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One Block Wonders
Annette Caldwell
Tues & Thurs, August 19 & 21 9-12 pm
Advanced Beginning
$30
Be your own designer and create a quilt of hexagons or octagons. You will learn new and easy techniques for random cutting without planning fussy cuts. This class is all about texture, movement, sparkle and swirl.
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*Book & tool purchase required: One-Block Wonders ($23.95) and Quilt Block Design Mirrors ($11) less 15% class discount
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Retro Hotties (Hot Pads)
Michele Ross
Wed, August 20 9-3 pm
Advanced Beginning
$30
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Looking for some fun hostess or birthday gifts? Check this class out. You will make two hot pads from start to finish. Michele will lead you through the process of cutting, constructing, hand sewing, and very basic machine quilting of your hot pads.
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