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I'd love to connect and talk with you about art, fabric, techniques, fundamentals and/or my own artistic journey. Lecture and class options are listed below. I'm also happy to customize a lecture and/or classes for your guild or group. Use the button to contact me directly about a lecture, class or group event.
Lecture
Quilting is women's art
Effervescent applique Its origin and place in the larger quilt and art community
Approaching Quilting as ART
Women's art has been relegated to craft for centuries. Patchwork Quilting is a uniquely American form of Women's Art that celebrates and embodies contributions from a varied ethnic and socio-economic background. Learn about your art form and it's colorful background.
Approaching Quilting as ART
Effervescent applique Its origin and place in the larger quilt and art community
Approaching Quilting as ART
Embracing your inner artist, rethinking your craft as an artistic expression, and tapping into your boundless and unique creative voice.
Effervescent applique Its origin and place in the larger quilt and art community
Effervescent applique Its origin and place in the larger quilt and art community
Effervescent applique Its origin and place in the larger quilt and art community
The origins and inspiration of my signature trade-marked technique. Looking at the use of circles throughout history as they appear in art. A brief discussion on color theory and design concepts that will help you be a more dynamic and artistic quilter.
Lecture with Accompanying Class
Capture your subject
Effervescent Applique
Capture your subject
How do you capture the subject of your quilt effectively? What elements do I include or leave out? What do I want my audience to know or feel about the subject matter? Have these questions? Let's address them. Let's get the most out of our art and portrait quilts. In the lecture we will address these questions and others. The class will be an exercise in producing a portrait or art quilt using techniques I've developed or mastered.
Panel Panache
Effervescent Applique
Capture your subject
Have you ever bought a panel you loved but then became stumped with how to incorporate it into a quilt? This lecture with accompanying class will address just that issue. The lecture will give you concrete concepts on designing around a panel. The class is a hands-on pattern development and execution to complete a quilt top using a panel and your own creative genius.
Effervescent Applique
Effervescent Applique
Effervescent Applique
We have developed a signature technique!!! It is called Effervescent Applique.TM Using Applipops brand circle templates and our original pattern, Blowing in the Wind. We will master perfect circles and color theory all in one fell swoop. The Applipops tool and pattern are a separate purchase
Classes
portrait quilts
portrait quilts
portrait quilts
This class will allow you to create a portrait quilt using techniques I have developed and/or explored. Capturing the essence of the subject matter and a fully finished artistic rendering are the goals of this class.
Collage Quilts
portrait quilts
portrait quilts
A collage quilt is constructed much like any artist's collage. This technique is a free form liberating exercise in color, scale, and placement to achieve a dynamic and interesting quilt top. This class will walk you through the process.
Foundation Paper Piecing Primer
Foundation Paper Piecing Primer
Foundation Paper Piecing Primer
Love the look of Foundation Paper Piecing? Don't know where to start? This class will walk you through the steps as you master FPP.
Quilted Clock
Foundation Paper Piecing Primer
Foundation Paper Piecing Primer
A Stitch in Time is a quilt AND a clock. Yes, an actual functioning clock. You can display it in your quilting room or anywhere you need a little quilty fun.
Booking Information
Lectures
Laura is available for lectures to quilt guilds and groups as well as art groups. She is also available for working with high school and college art classes. Lecture price is $250.00. Booking group must provide travel expense reimbursement and mileage. Please contact us if you are interested.
Lecture with Accompanying Class
Laura is available for lectures with accompanying classes for quilt and art guilds and groups. She is also available for working with high school and college art students. Workshop price is $750 for workshop accompanying a lecture Maximum 25 students. The maximum capacity can be increased in person or as a virtual venue at $30.00 for each additional workshop attendee. Please inquire if you are interested in larger numbers. Supplies, kits, and other necessities are additional cost. Booking group must provide travel expense reimbursement and mileage. Booking group must provide overnight accommodation reimbursement if the class and lecture are on two separate days or if the length of teaching with the lecture on the same day exceeds 8 hours. Please contact us if you are interested.
ClassES
Laura is available for her signature classes for quilt and art guilds and groups. She is also available for working with high school and college art students in a classroom setting. Class cost is $ 750.00. Maximum 25 students. The maximum capacity can be increased in a virtual venue and with an in-person event if the space will accommodate more participants. Each additional class participant will cost an additional $30.00 Please inquire if you are interested in larger numbers. . Supplies, kits, and other necessities are additional cost. Booking group must provide travel expense reimbursement and mileage. Booking group must provide overnight accommodation reimbursement if the class length of exceeds 8 hours in one given day. Please contact us if you are interested.
Additional Booking Information
- Dates are available on a first come first serve basis.
- Signed contract and paid deposit locks your date in place.
- Due to concerns around Covid -19 virtual lectures, classes, and retreats are being developed.
- There is scholarship funds available. Please inquire if cost is an issue.
- Deposits are non-refundable. Transferable on a case by case basis.