Workshops
Equity Pricing – In order to provide our programs to as many people as possible, we have instituted a sliding pay scale for our workshops and other events. The goal is to provide broader accessibility while still fairly compensating the speakers and teachers by having attendees pay based on their financial means.
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONS | Cheryl Arkison
Saturday, September 26 | 10:00AM – 4:00PM Virtual Class
The world around us, the objects in it, the people we love who live there, all can be incredibly inspiring for a quilt maker. If you’ve never tried to take that inspiration and translate it into a quilt it can be daunting to know where to start. Likewise, you may not be looking for a literal translation of the idea, just a way to capture the colours, emotions, or shapes of the inspiration. Using improvisational piecing you can do just that.
How do you start? Can you go where you want to go when you are only starting with an idea? Intention is the key. This class will cover the basics of translating your own concepts into a block or quilt. There are multiple techniques and approaches covered in the class, so the right one for you and your idea is going to be there.
- FORMAT: Zoom-based
- DATE: September 26
- TIME: 10 am – 4 pm
- PRICING: (see equity pricing for more info)
- Standard: $50
- Pay-It-Forward: $59
- Equity: $33
- MATERIALS: supply list
About Cheryl
Back when I started quilting it was practically unheard of for a 23 year old to do so, but there I was. Now, over 25 years later I haven’t stopped. In addition to my own creative work, I love to teach, write books, spread the gospel of improv, and design quilts. Every now and then I make a garment, my Grade 8 Home Ec Teacher would be proud. When it comes to making I am happy to make what inspires. I am well known for my use of bold colour and the quiet whispers of low volume fabrics but I will use anything in between as well. Use what you love, make what makes you happy. Just get your butt in the seat and sew. I am a huge proponent of play and though The Quilters’ Playcation lead us all on adventures! In the past decade I’ve published three books: Sunday Morning Quilts (co-authored with Amanda Jean Nyberg, A Month of Sunday, and You Inspire Me to Quilt. I’ve also travelled the world to teach quilting and have even judged the Modern Quilt Guild’s show: Quilt Con. In between I am raising 3 active kids and running a business with my husband. Sometimes, I sleep.
Questions? Email siliconvalleymqg.programs@gmail.com
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