Classes using mixed media techniques to create art quilts
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Basic Art Quilting Series classes are 2 ½ hours long, with a new class every month! Each class will feature

  • a basic design concept from design and color theory. As we explore this element of design or color, we will introduce
  • a mixed media art supply along with its amazing properties.


There will be instructional time as well as ample time to play, to plan, and to begin your own art piece. Samples will be available to inspire, but your interpretation of the class materials and inspiration are the guide for your art piece! Art quilting doesn’t have many rules…;) We will be with you to help identify inspiration if you are new to art quilting.

All supplies for each class are included in the cost. You are also welcome to bring any supplies from home that have inspired already and are simmering in the back of your mind. Please DO NOT bring items that can't get dirty as there is a high possibility of art supply mess. We also recommend an apron and clothing that is ok for stains.


Classes will be on the 2nd  Wednesday, and offered again the following Saturday each month, with the same class offered at two times for your convenience:

  • Wednesday evening, 6:30-8pm
  • Saturday afternoon, 2:30-4pm

Classes


Use of Line with Acrylic Paints and Dina Wakley MEdia Sticky Back Canvas Tape. Explore how line affects the composition and emotion of your design, using paints and sticky backed canvas tape to design a quilt.

Cost: $ 40.00
We will discuss the use of text in quilts and the many ways that this idea can be explored. For our experimentation, we will use different pens and paint markers, investigate piecing letters, and try some really crazy ideas...

Cost: $ 40.00
For March, together we will delve into the magic of line and perspective and its uses in art quilting. Our practical play for this class will include paints, fabric medium, stencils and other bits of goodness!

Cost: $ 40.00
DATE
CLASS NAME
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Basic Color Theory and Dylusions Ink Sprays
Color Theory basics with color mixing details, play with Dylusions Ink Sprays to experiment with color.

Text in Quilts
Explore uses and reasons for text in quilts, methods to start with text in quilts. Creating text with paint markers, stencils, stamps and more!

Use of Line using Acrylic Paints and Dina Wakley MEdia Sticky Back Canvas Tape
Explore how line affects the composition and emotion of your design, using paints and sticky backed canvas tape to design a quilt.

4/9/25 or 4/12/25
Beading 101
Beading skills are an excellent way to add layers to your art piece. We will learn the basics and then use beads to enhance a design!

5/7/2025 or 5/10/2025
Hand Stitches for Art Quilting and Couching
Add texture and depth using hand stitches in your art! We will investigate texture using floss, thread, bulky fibers and more to your art designs!

6/11/25 or 6/14/25
Embellishing your Art Quilt
Discover the amazing points of interest that can be added to your design in the final layers of your project. We will explore retail offerings, found objects, and more! We will use air dry clay to create our own embellishments.

8/13/25 or 8/16/25
Value, Intensity and Self Portrait
Learn to understand and create the effects that can be achieved using light, dark, and medium values in your art quilts. Our project this week will be a self-portrait.

10/8/25 or 10/11/25
Funky Finishes
Not every quilt calls for a traditional quilt binding finish. In this class, we will learn many exciting alternatives to finish your fiber art projects.

12/10/25 or 12/13/25
Postcard Exchange
In December, we will be showing our handiwork during a holiday postcard exchange. Bring an art postcard, and leave with a different art postcard!