LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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When you see this * symbol: Members of both the Whatcom Museum and
the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum are eligible for the Member price. |
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Let's Start: Quilting
Sundays, May 5 & 19, 2019, 10am - 4:00pm Instructor: Kelly Wilbur Location: Education & Conservation Annex, 112 Morris Street, La Conner My First Quilt This class is for a first-time quilter or a beginning quilter who would like to learn some skills with the tools of the trade. During class, students will rotary cut their fabrics and piece them into quilt blocks. The blocks will be used to create a quilt top and methods of finishing will be discussed. A mug rug (drink coaster) will be bound in class to teach double-fold French binding. Sewing machine required for class. Please contact Museum to borrow one, if needed. Very limited supply available. Tuition: $70 Nonmember/$60 Member 'My First Quilt' Workshop - Nonmember'My First Quilt' Workshop - Member |
Sample of quilt from 'My First Quilt' class
Kelly Wilbur received her first sewing machine for Christmas when she was 9 years old and she has enjoyed a love affair with sewing ever since. She feels fortunate that she gets to indulge her fabric addiction by working at an independent fabric shop that is filled to the brim with inspiring goods. She made lots of her own clothes for years until she discovered quilting. Now quilts take up most of her machine time but she loves handwork as well. Wool applique', embroidery, & cross stitching keeps her busy, as well.
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Let's Start: Knitting
Saturdays, June 1, 8, and 15, 2019, 10am - 12:30pm Instructor: Linda Peterson Location: Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, 703 South 2nd Street, La Conner Beginning Knitting In this class you'll come out able to knit small projects from start to finish! In Class 1 you will learn Casting On, Knit Stitch and Purl Stitch. Class 2 will include problem solving and beginning an actual project. Class 3 allows for more problem solving, starting a second project or exploring more stitch combinations. Supply list:
Mention the instructor and this class and get a 10% discount on your supplies (excluding the book) at Jennings Yarn & Needlecrafts 612 1st Street, La Conner, WA 98257 www.jenningsyarn.com Tuition: $85 Nonmember/$75 Member |
Linda Peterson is a La Conner local who, after retiring from Medical Office Management in the 80's, decided she needed a hobby. She learned to knit in 1987 and said, "I didn't realize how easily it would come to me, so I became a 'marathon' knitting freak!"
She has worked at yarn stores, made samples for yarn companies, test knit for designers, developing classes, and designing. Her favorite things to knit are lace, bead knitting, and ethnic creations, especially Scandinavian designs. She finds Fair Isle knitting "very relaxing!" You probably won't find her knitting little animals or toys or intarsia. Linda still takes classes when she can and loves to challenge herself with new techniques. Knitting really is her "drug of choice." |
Quilt Panel Discussion: Material Men Speak
Saturday, June 8, 3 – 4pm, followed by Q&A Location: Old City Hall Rotunda, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham Included with admission to Museum/ FREE to members * While men make up only a small part of the quilting world their impact and contributions to the art of quilting have been substantial. Some, like Joe Cunningham, Kaffe Fassett, and Ricky Tims have become household names, and there are many emerging, innovative young male quiltmakers using a wide variety of fabric and non-fabric materials to create works which address political and social issues often with great humor and ingenuity. Come hear our panel of four Pacific Northwest quilters--Geoff Hamada, Scott Hansen, David Owen Hastings, and Matt Macomber—as they discuss their work, quilting backstories, and the current state of the art.
About the Moderator: Geoff Hamada Geoff Hamada has been sewing since his teen years and began quilting in the late 1980’s. In the 1990’s, he served as was Chair of Panel-making for the Seattle Chapter of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, working with a dedicated group of quilters to assist grieving families in the making of memorial panels for what has become the world’s largest community work of art. In 2008, he discovered the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum (now the Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum) and served on its Board from 2010–2014, the last two years as Board President. In 2012 and 2018, he co-curated exhibits (MATERIAL MEN 1 & 2) for the Museum, showcasing a wide variety of quilts made by men from the US, Holland, and Japan. He regularly speaks to quilt groups about the long (and often surprising) history of men in quilting. About the Panelists: Scott Hansen, Matt Macomber, and David Owen Hastings Scott Hansen Scott Hansen is the self-proclaimed Mad Color Scientist behind the wheel at Blue Nickel Studios. He designed his first quilt in 1978. Years later, after collecting a few vintage quilts, Scott picked up the quilting bug again and has been playing with fiber and color ever since. He has had many quilt patterns published in numerous quilt magazines since 2008. He started his blog www.bluenickelstudios.com in 2006 and been self publishing patterns since 2012. Scott has recently started designing modern batiks for Banyan Batiks. His first line is called "Tie One On" which is loosely based on mid-century necktie designs. Matt Macomber Matt Macomber is an award-winning modern quilter living in Seattle. He began quilting in 2014 with a simple gray and white chevron quilt made from half-square triangles. He currently works in a range of styles from original modern designs to designs based on vintage and antique quilts. Matt's quilts have been exhibited in local and national quilt shows, quilt museums, and included in magazines. Matt is the current president of the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild. David Owen Hastings David Owen Hastings is a graphic designer, fine artist and quilter. In his artwork he creates organic abstractions inspired by nature and the elements, working primarily with monotype print and collage techniques. He has been stitching his paper-based artwork for more than 20 years now. In the past couple of years, David has become entranced by the world of quilting: both modern quilting, and art quilts. |
Geoff Hamada; Courtesy of Geoff Hamada.
Geoff Hamada Bodhichakra.jpg: Bodhichakra by Geoff Hamada, featured in the 2012 Male Call: Quilts Made by Men exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and subsequently published in Quilter’s Newsletter magazine and Down Under Quilts (Australia).
Scott Hansen
Matt Macomber; image: Alex Garland/CHS 2018
David Owen Hastings; Courtesy of David Owen Hastings.
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Enrichment Workshop: Happy Dance
Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16, 2019, 9:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Peggy Gelbrich Location: Education & Conservation Annex, 112 Morris St, La Conner Happy Dance- Dating back to 1932, this quilt is known by many names, Rainbow, King Tut, Double Wedding Ring Bands, Pickle Dish and Gypsy Kisses. In making Happy Dance you’ll learn curved piecing and foundation piecing using freezer paper. With this paper-piecing technique there is no paper to tear away from the back of your block and the pattern is reusable. We will also cover how to plan and execute adding a pieced border to your quilt. Recommended skill level: Intermediate Sewing machine required for class. Please contact Museum to borrow one, if needed. Very limited supply available. Tuition: $195 Nonmember/$180 Member Kit fee: $15 payable to instructor at workshop (for pattern). Happy Dance Workshop - NonmemberHappy Dance Workshop - Member |
Happy Dance; Peggy Gelbreth
Peggy has been quilting and helping others learn the joy of quilt making for over 40 years. As a quilt teacher, sharing the art of quilt making is her passion. She has taught quilt making across the United States and in Canada teaching at large guild classes, quilting retreats and small private groups in her home. Her teaching style won her a nomination for Quilt Teacher of the Year sponsored by the Professional Quilter.
Peggy loves making traditional quilt patterns look new again with modern fabrics and techniques. She enjoys trying and learning different techniques in the quilt making process, always looking for an easier way to conquer those seemingly intricate patterns. Originally from Oregon, Peggy spent 22 years in Ketchikan, Alaska with her husband, Ron, raising their three children. With the children grown she and her husband have come back home to Oregon. |
Clothes to Quilt Workshop with Luke Haynes
Saturday, July 13, 10am - 5pm Instructor: Luke Haynes Location: Lightcatcher Building Studio, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA Join modern quilt artist Luke Haynes for a modern abstract quilting workshop suitable for all abilities - from beginners to experts. Students are asked to bring clothing or fabrics that hold a personal meaning to the workshop to be honored in the form of a quilts (college t-shirts, old baby clothes, etc.). Haynes will lead participants in a series of fabric "deconstruction," in which students are given "permission to play" and proceed to cut the fabric into various abstract-shaped pieces. The cut fabric pieces are then gathered into "yardage" and sewn into interesting, patterned squares. All types of quilt-making processes will be covered in this full-day workshop. Tuition: $160 Nonmember/$145 Member * 
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About Luke Haynes
Luke is an artist to watch! He is up-and-coming while continuing to innovate and design new ways to create art. His work is currently in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, the American Folk Art Museum, the Newark Museum, and the Headquarters of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation just to name a few. He shows his work across the country and internationally. Haynes' quilt, [The American Context #68] Double Elvis, is featured in Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century, on exhibit at the Whatcom Museum's Lightcatcher building June 1 - August 25, 2019. Haynes has lived in 15 states, he is currently living in Kansas City, Mo. He studied architecture at Cooper Union in New York and considers his fabric art to be an architectural method of images creation. His works can be classified as quilts since they follow the traditional methods of construction, but they are much more. His concepts and images pull from the annals of historical painting and sculpture, but are also allowed to pull from craft and the domestic since the medium is atypical, which allows for pieces that have multi-layers of visual, as well as conceptual, intrigue. 
Student Supply List
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Join the modern quilt artist Luke Haynes as he provides an entertaining and educational tour of his art background, from architect to quilter, over the span of several years. His work is in the collection of several major collections including the Brooklyn Museum, the American Folk Art Museum, the Newark Museum, and the Headquarters of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He will talk about his inspiration and show a lot of work to explain the context of his career as an architect-quilter. From a 50-foot Geodesic dome to a quilt with a secret image, come see quilts that will make you say: "I had no idea fabric could do that!"
Artquilttexture Lecture by Modern Quilter Luke Haynes
Sunday, July 14, 2019, 2-3pm Location: Old City Hall Rotunda, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham Included with admission to Museum/FREE to members * |
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Award-winning quilter Marla Varner, who has a quilt featured in the Modern Quilts exhibition, will share slides and a selection of her quilts to illustrate how her journey started, and describe the ways her quilts have evolved from a traditional to a modern aesthetic. While some of the techniques have changed, there are elements of her process that have remained the same. She will also share her experiences as a member of the Modern Quilt Guild and the international modern quilt community.
Lecture with Marla Varner: Modern with a Hint of Vintage
Saturday, July 27, 2019, 2-3pm, followed by Q&A Location: Old City Hall Rotunda, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham Included with admission to Museum/FREE to member * |
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Hand Quilting Workshop: Intro and Inspiration with Marla Varner
Sunday, July 28, 10am - 2pm Instructor: Marla Varner Location: Lightcatcher Building Studio, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA In this workshop, we will explore ways to add texture, line, and color to your quilts using hand quilting, fiber artist Marla Varner’s favorite way to finish a quilt! You will be introduced to basic hand quilting techniques and learn about a variety of threads, needles, batting, hoops, thimbles, and other tools. Hand quilting is a very simple process, and once you know the basics you can begin practicing and develop your own style. Varner will share her quilts, her love of hand quilting, and her personal preferences. In addition, you will receive a resource list of tutorials and materials to help you explore on your own, following the workshop. All levels of experience welcome. Tuition: $75 Nonmembers/$60 Members Additional $15 Material Kit Fee: Paid to the instructor the day of the workshop. Optional: Students are encouraged to bring their own thimble and a hoop if they have one, otherwise there will be some available to use during the workshop. |
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About Marla Varner:
Marla Varner, a fiber artist from Sequim, Wash., uses an improvisational process and free-form cutting techniques to create unique quilts. Her contemporary pieces use both hand and machine quilting to add texture. An award-winning quilter, she exhibits work at international shows, as well as local museums and galleries. She is an active member of the Modern Quilt Guild. Her quilt Trestle Nestle is featured in the exhibition, Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century, and two quilts, Trestle Nestle and Coral Reef, were selected for publication in Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century. She shares her work and process on her website: pennylanequilts.com. 
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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. Tuition: $150 Nonmembers/$135 Members plus Kit Fee to be paid to Instructor: $45 Hand-made Journal Workshop - NonmemberHand-made Journal Workshop - 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. |
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! Primarily focused on handwork, there is a wealth of experience found in the group regulars. And they really have a enjoyable few hours at the Museum. |
