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Classes
My classes are designed to teach a technique using one of my quilts as a starting point, rather then a scripted 'follow these tried and true directions' class. My goal is to provide hands on guidance so that students can create their own interpretations of the quilts shown below. Students are provided a line drawing as a launchpad, and then we work together during the class to make it their own. Classes are one day and sewing machines are not required during class time.
Leave the machines at home and let's spend the day creating, fusing and having fun! Then go home, ready and inspired to appliqué your wall hanging at your own pace. I will discuss both appliqué and quilting techniques at the end of each class. The full day classes are designed to run from 9am to 4pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
Full day class cost: $500* (plus travel and living expenses)
* NOTE: Due to my hands on teaching style, classes are best suited for up to 10 students. For classes with more than 10 students, the price will be adjusted. Maximum class size is 15.
Optional additional days are available for those who wish to learn my appliqué or quilting technique in a hands on environment.
Pathways
Learn to make a quilt with a twist, using a fusible interfacing base. That's right, we will use fusible interfacing to create your original quilt top. The center of the top is completed, without sewing a stitch!! Borders are optional, as I said it is your quilt, you decide! The quilt is then sandwiched and quilted using either straight line, curvy or free motion quilting. I will provide a template, you can follow it or modify it, to make it as original as you like.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Full Day Class
FEARLESS QUILTING
Ready to take your quilt top to the next level? Do the words “free motion” cause you to shake your head violently in a negative motion? Are you intrigued by all the texture other quilters add to their quilts? Then it is time to expand your repetroire and begin quilting fearlessly! Using simple, fun exercises, let me help you overcome those fears and begin to master the world of a free motion quilting!
Skill level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate.
Full Day Class
Masktime!
Masks have always been a great home decorative item. People love to add them in many different rooms in their homes and often collect them as they travel. Why not decorate with a mask you have made yourself? I supply the patterns, you supply the colorful fabric and imagination.
No sewing machine is required for this class. Use fusible web in class to create your quilt top, then appliqué and quilt it at home.
Skill Level: Intermediate appliquér, some knowledge of fusibles required
Full Day Class
A PERFECT FINISH
You finished the quilt top, chosen backing fabric, sandwiched, basted and quilted. Now what? How do you give your quilt the perfect edge finish? Do you pipe it, bind it, face it, embellish it or what? In this class we will explore 5 different finishing techniques that can be done alone or in combination to find the perfect finish for your quilt, no matter what style of quilt you make.
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Full Day Class
Warrior Woman
Create your own version of a fierce
Warrior Woman. You will receive a full size drawing to give you the basic framework,
but we will discuss ways to make your warrior women a reflection of you! Come
prepared for a day of fun, as you create a woman to be reckoned with!
No sewing machine is required for this class. Use fusible web in class to create your quilt top, then appliqué and quilt it at home.
Skill Level: Intermediate appliquér, some knowledge of fusibles required
Full Day Class
Open Class/Lecture Opportunities
As I am invited to teach by guilds, groups or organizations, I will post the info here, as it is available, in case you are interested in joining the class. The cost for these classes are not the same as listed above, as it is determined by the organization inviting me to teach, who sets individual student prices.
2020
May 2: Mask Time!: North Charleston African American Art Fest, North Charleston, SC
July 15-19: Warrior Woman & A Perfect Finish: National African American Quilt Retreat, Lawrence, Kansas
2021
Feb 28: Mask Time! Virtual Class - offered by Renee via Zoom
March 23: Coosaw Creek Home and Garden Club, North Charleston, SC; Lecture - My Quilting Journey
April 17: Warrior Woman Virtual Class - offered by Renee via Zoom
April 22: Warrior Woman Virtual Class - offered by Renee via Zoom
April 24: Warrior Woman Virtual Class - offered by Renee via Zoom
August 15: African American Quilt Guild of Los Angeles; Zoom Lecture - My Quilting Journey