LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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Sarah Bond comes from a family of quiltmakers stretching back to the early nineteenth century. She has been quilting since her early twenties and loves immersing herself in old quilts and quilt books, looking for new ideas. She is obsessed with shapes and colors and while her inspirations are classic and traditional, she renders her own work with a modern or contemporary flair. She loves nothing better than being in a room full of quilters because the creativity that is generated is so intoxicating. Her mission when teaching is to break quilts down to their components to demystify them so that students can master those components, bend them to their will and design their own masterpieces.
Sarah has been quilting for decades and teaching quiltmaking for almost two decades. She has taught at QuiltCon for the last three years and has also taught at Quilters’ Affair in Sisters, Oregon, Vermont Quilt Festival, Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival and Quilting by the Lake in Syracuse, New York. Sarah has no formal art training, but makes up for it with passion and an inability to stop quilting! Sarah grew up in Chicago but now lives in Philadelphia with her family and three cats. |
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Playing with Colors and Grayscale with Sarah Bond |
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Friday, October 11, 2019 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Sarah Bond Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA Do you love bold strong colors? In exploring what is so compelling about the play of one color against another, we find much of it is in the value. The gray solids have all of the value and so retain much of the drama of interaction associated with the bright colors. This will be a color play class where we examine the relationship between color combinations and their grayscale counterparts. Students will experiment with color groups and grays to learn the power of value in color combinations and the potential of combining grays and colors in tandem. We will do a series of exercises in solid fabric with color and grayscale palettes using 6 ½ inch sampler squares, combining basic paper piecing and strip piecing techniques. Tuition: $180 Nonmembers/$165 Members Color & Grayscale - NonmemberColor & Grayscale - Member |
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One of Brenna's handmade books that she has illustrated
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Make Your Own Journal: Hand-bound leather journal workshop. |
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Saturday, October 12, 2019, 9AM - 5PM
Instructor: Brenna Jael
Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA
Imagine the satisfying experience of using a quality leather journal in planning your projects, recording your memories, or simply taking notes--a journal made by your own hands! In Brenna's class you'll select from a range of quality soft leathers in natural or beautifully dyed colors and high grade papers to create your unique book. Brenna will show you how to cut, fold, glue, bind, and all things related to make the journal. All tools and materials will be provided. There is an additional kit fee which is somewhat higher than usual, due to the cost of the leather, as well as the speciality papers to be included. If you have a special paper or embellishment you'd like to include, please bring it along. Finished journal pages are approximately 4" W x 6" H.
Tuition: $150 Nonmembers/$135 Members plus Kit Fee to be paid to Instructor: $45
Instructor: Brenna Jael
Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA
Imagine the satisfying experience of using a quality leather journal in planning your projects, recording your memories, or simply taking notes--a journal made by your own hands! In Brenna's class you'll select from a range of quality soft leathers in natural or beautifully dyed colors and high grade papers to create your unique book. Brenna will show you how to cut, fold, glue, bind, and all things related to make the journal. All tools and materials will be provided. There is an additional kit fee which is somewhat higher than usual, due to the cost of the leather, as well as the speciality papers to be included. If you have a special paper or embellishment you'd like to include, please bring it along. Finished journal pages are approximately 4" W x 6" H.
Tuition: $150 Nonmembers/$135 Members plus Kit Fee to be paid to Instructor: $45
Hand-made Journal Workshop - Nonmember
Hand-made Journal Workshop - Member
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"Hugs & Kisses" Basket with Jane Hyde |
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Saturday, October 12, 9AM - Noon
Instructor: Jane Hyde Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA The "Hugs & Kisses" Basket is a perfect basket to hold what you "Love." The base measures 3" x 3" and is 3" high. It may be small but is filled with many techniques to be learned. Three accent rows of color will make it your own and a wire swing handle with finish it off. This sweet basket can hold sweet treats or fill it with a pin cushion. You could also use it to hold your scissors and seam ripper so you'll always know where they are. Whatever you need to keep track of where you love to stitch. Tuition: $40 Nonmembers/$35 Members plus Kit Fee to be paid to Instructor: $14 |
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Walking the Water's Edge - A Needlework Class |
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Sunday, October 13, 2019, 10AM - 5PM
Instructor: Diane Herrmann Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA Are you dreaming of a vacation? Imagine a leisurely walk along a sunny beach, the waves washing up on the sand to expose a starfish. In this intermediate class, you will learn how to use a Florentine Stitch pattern and shading techniques with floss to create the line of a wave on a beach. Freeform eyelet stitches will mimic the foamy edge of the wave. You will use beads to add some sparkle to the water, and select a color to create a starfish on the shore. This class is for the intermediate stitcher who wants to learn how to use floss to produce subtle shading, and to experiment with freeform eyelet stitching. We will include instructions on how to add some beads to the foam to give a sunny sparkle to the wave. As a finishing touch, you will learn the Bullion Knot Stitch to place a starfish on the shore. Separating and laying strands of thread, we will discuss how to use different colors and numbers of strands of floss to create shading in a Florentine Stitch pattern. After practicing a number of stitches from the Eyelet family, we will learn how to create our own eyelet stitches and place them in a freeform pattern. Attaching beads and using the Bullion Knot Stitch to make a starfish will add interest to the piece. A discussion of options for finishing your work will complete the course. Diane Herrmann holds Level 2 Teacher Certification in canvas embroidery from the National Academy of Needlearts (NAN). She has taught for local and regional guilds and chapters, and received several prestigious awards and honors for her work. As a former University of Chicago mathematics teacher, Diane has used math concepts as inspiration for her designs and presentations. Diane strongly supports the integration of needleart/fiber art and mathematics and is a contributing author of Crafting by Concepts: Fiber Arts and Mathematics. Level of Proficiency: Intermediate Design Area: 8 in. wide x 8 in. high Kit Fee paid to Instructor: $60 Tuition: $145 Nonmembers/$130 Members plus Kit Fee to be paid to Instructor: $60 Walking The Water's Edge - NonmemberWalking The Water's Edge - Member |
Kit Contents
12-inch by 13-inch 18-mesh canvas, vintage brown over eggshell 8-inch by 8-inch square template Tapestry needles, size 22 (2) and size 28 (1)) One ball DMC Pearl Cotton #8, Color B5200 (bright white One ball DMC Pearl Cotton #12, Color B5200 (bright white) DMC Embroidery Floss in the following colors:
Accoutrements Designs Needle Minder of the piece Student provides: 12” by 13” stretcher bars, tacks Frame weight, laying tool Magnification and/or lighting, if needed Usual stitching supplies |
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Coming Full Circle with Sarah Bond |
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Saturday & Sunday, October 12-13, 2019 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Sarah Bond Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA The circle, a classic quilt form whose appeal has endured over the centuries, is a versatile form that can be rendered in a whole range of fascinating iterations. This class will explore three versions of this classic form and will offer multiple avenues for exploring them. We will start with a new version of the classic String Fan Circle, paper pieced from multiple strips of fabric. The close juxtaposition of color and pattern in this version offers the opportunity to experiment with your favorite fabrics with fabulous results. The circles can be set in a square set or using optional hexagonal shoulders. The second is a Swirly Circle, which involves curved piecing (don’t be scared). Eight curved sections come together into an elegant whole with great movement and focus. The third is a Checkerboard Circle, paper pieced from constructed strip sets. All of these circles can be combined into one quilt or used separately. A larger version of the string fan and the checkerboard will also be provided for students who want to experiment with scale in their compositions. Patterns and instructions will be provided. Tuition: $270 Nonmembers/$245 Members Coming Full Circle - NonmemberComing Full Circle - Member |
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"Jewel of the Lakes" Table Runner with Kelly Wilbur |
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Sunday, October 13, 2019 10AM - 3PM
Instructor: Kelly Wilbur Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA During this beginners-level quilt class, students will rotary cut their fabrics and piece them into quilt blocks. The blocks will be used to create a table runner with the addition of setting triangles and borders. Kit fee is for pattern only. Sewing machine is required. Tuition: $45Nonmembers/$40Members plus $5 kit fee payable to instructor at workshop Jewel of the Lakes Table Runner - NonmemberJewel of the Lakes Table Runner - Member |
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The Fine Print
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Cancellation Policy:Refunds minus a 10% processing fee will be given up to two (2) weeks before workshop. Requested refunds less than two (2) weeks before workshop will only be issued if the vacancy is filled or registrant may use towards another workshop within same calendar year. In the unlikely event that a Workshop must be cancelled by the Museum, a full refund will be issued. |
Equipment Liability: Any equipment owned and utilized by participants/students during workshop(s) for any reason is done so at the participants own risk. The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, any of its board members, staff, or volunteers will not be held liable for any damage, loss or thief due to any reason. It is the participant’s sole responsibility to insure the proper use, handling, storage, and security for any equipment that the participant provides for their own use. |
COME PLAY
Let's play... Come in for some fun, education, hanging out with like-minded artists... And more
Fiber FridayEvery Friday, 9am-Noon Free & open to all! Bring any type of fiber arts project -- quilting, knitting, embellishing, spinning, etc. -- to work on while visiting with other fiber artists. This weekly event provides a lot of inspiration, introductions to other mediums and techniques, occasionally assistance, and overall just a really fun time. Demonstrations will be scheduled, as possible, and announced here. |
Applique Group
Third Thursday of the Month, 10am-Noon Free and open to all! If you are a Sue Spargo fan or really enjoy doing crazy quilts, this is the group for you! Although is is called an "Applique" group, participants engage in handwork of any kind. There is a wealth of experience found in the group regulars. And they really have a enjoyable few hours at the Museum! |
