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August 13, 2024 - 7PM
Guest Speaker: Velda Newman
A Painter's Approach to Quilt Design
Velda Newman is a contemporary fiber artist from Nevada City, California. Her large scale designs, portraying subjects from nature, have been exhibited extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Australia and Japan. Newman uses textiles and thread the way other artists use paint and brush. Her primary source of inspiration is the natural world and her exquisitely crafted quilts reflect the detail and design she finds there. Her work has appeared in many national and international publications and exhibitions including featured artist at the first international show in Mexico, 2018. Her work is included in both public and private collections. Her quilt ZINNIA, was selected by Quilt Visions 2010 Committee to be the recipient of the Quilts Japan Prize. Velda has been awarded “Best of Show” twice at Houston and her quilt "HYDRANGEA" was selected as one of the 100 Best Quilts of the 20th Century.
Ms. Newman lectures her techniques on an international level for many conferences and quilt guilds. Her book, VELDA NEWMAN: A Painter’s approach to Quilt Design, was published by Fiber Studio Press. The second book, A Workshop With Velda Newman, was published by C&T Publishing.
Guest Speaker: Velda Newman
A Painter's Approach to Quilt Design
Velda Newman is a contemporary fiber artist from Nevada City, California. Her large scale designs, portraying subjects from nature, have been exhibited extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Australia and Japan. Newman uses textiles and thread the way other artists use paint and brush. Her primary source of inspiration is the natural world and her exquisitely crafted quilts reflect the detail and design she finds there. Her work has appeared in many national and international publications and exhibitions including featured artist at the first international show in Mexico, 2018. Her work is included in both public and private collections. Her quilt ZINNIA, was selected by Quilt Visions 2010 Committee to be the recipient of the Quilts Japan Prize. Velda has been awarded “Best of Show” twice at Houston and her quilt "HYDRANGEA" was selected as one of the 100 Best Quilts of the 20th Century.
Ms. Newman lectures her techniques on an international level for many conferences and quilt guilds. Her book, VELDA NEWMAN: A Painter’s approach to Quilt Design, was published by Fiber Studio Press. The second book, A Workshop With Velda Newman, was published by C&T Publishing.
Workshop - Crafty Go Bag
August 14 and 21
10AM - 4 PM
1000 Duchow Way, Folsom, CA
The Crafty Go Bag is perfect for organizing projects to take along on trips, waiting rooms and boring meetings. It has pockets and pouches to keep your fabrics, notions, accessories and patterns organized and at your fingertips.
August 14 and 21
10AM - 4 PM
1000 Duchow Way, Folsom, CA
The Crafty Go Bag is perfect for organizing projects to take along on trips, waiting rooms and boring meetings. It has pockets and pouches to keep your fabrics, notions, accessories and patterns organized and at your fingertips.