All programs will be presented virtually via Zoom.
Additional information, including supply lists, will be available prior to the artist's presentation.
Additional information, including supply lists, will be available prior to the artist's presentation.
June 2021 - Zoom Program - June 8, 2021 - 7PM
Are you ready for a break from perfect one-quarter inch seams and precisely pieced blocks? Have you seen improv quilts and thought, “that looks like fun, but how do I get started?” National quilt teacher and author Cindy Grisdela will answer your questions at our June 8th meeting.
Cindy says her quilts are a little like jazz music; she starts without a preconceived pattern and makes decisions about color and shape as she works along, repeating patterns and leaving resting places for the eye. Color and texture inform her decisions and stitching lines provide contrast and dimension resulting in a cohesive whole.
Visit Cindy’s website for more information: Cindy Grisdela Art Quilts – Contemporary Art Quilts for the Wall.
June 2021 Workshop - Monday, June 14, 2021 - "Focus on Improv Block" - Full day workshop starting at 9AM
Make an Improv Block the center of your composition and add your own borders--maybe curved strips or asymmetrical open space--it's completely up to you to make your quilt your own. This process can be adapted to any size quilt. We will use my improv block technique using scraps and discuss border option designs. See Cindy's art and learn more about her here. Upon registration and purchase of the workshop, you'll receive a supply list digitally.
Are you ready for a break from perfect one-quarter inch seams and precisely pieced blocks? Have you seen improv quilts and thought, “that looks like fun, but how do I get started?” National quilt teacher and author Cindy Grisdela will answer your questions at our June 8th meeting.
Cindy says her quilts are a little like jazz music; she starts without a preconceived pattern and makes decisions about color and shape as she works along, repeating patterns and leaving resting places for the eye. Color and texture inform her decisions and stitching lines provide contrast and dimension resulting in a cohesive whole.
Visit Cindy’s website for more information: Cindy Grisdela Art Quilts – Contemporary Art Quilts for the Wall.
June 2021 Workshop - Monday, June 14, 2021 - "Focus on Improv Block" - Full day workshop starting at 9AM
Make an Improv Block the center of your composition and add your own borders--maybe curved strips or asymmetrical open space--it's completely up to you to make your quilt your own. This process can be adapted to any size quilt. We will use my improv block technique using scraps and discuss border option designs. See Cindy's art and learn more about her here. Upon registration and purchase of the workshop, you'll receive a supply list digitally.
Past Programs andWorkshops
March 9, 2021 — “Exploring Nature with Paper and Stitch”
March 10, 2021 Workshop — “Stitched Paper Collage”
David Owen Hastings is a quilter, graphic designer, print and textile artist, and the 2020 President of the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild, and he will be visiting Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild in March. He creates richly-layered contemporary artwork and modern minimal quilt and textile designs. For over 20 years he has exhibited stitched paper artwork in galleries and juried shows.
In his creative approach to modern quilting he shares his knowledge, encourages creativity, and teaches new skills—like using paper instead of fabric for dynamic modern quilt designs. No need to be jealous of paper crafters and their fancy papers, quilters can use them, too. Or books, or art papers, or photos, or even junk mail!
The workshop, “Stitched Paper Collage,” will be presented, via ZOOM, on Wednesday, March 10, 9. a.m. to noon. Supply list for workshop is here.
Do not miss this adventure onto another creative path. David’s website is https://davidowenhastings.com .
Tuesday, April 13, 2021—Ellen Lindner, “Confessions of a Fabric Whisperer”
Friday April 16, 2021 — Workshop: “Love It and Leaf It”
Ellen Lindner is a talented quilt artist and teacher, who is passionate about making fabric into art. She says, “I make art for the pure joy of doing so!” Known for its strong contrasts and vivid colors, her art has been shown throughout the United States, and beyond, has been commissioned by several well-known hospitals, and has been published in several magazines. Ellen has been seen on Quilting Arts TV, where she taught some of her techniques. She’s also written two books and several magazine articles.
Her work is very diverse, ranging from pictorial still lifes to modernist abstracts. In addition to using commercial fabrics, Ellen has recently started dying much of her own fabric. This enlivens her pieces and gives her one more way to control the results. She works in a freeform collage style, while borrowing heavily from traditional quilt making techniques.
Her lectures and workshops are always well received since Ellen’s enthusiasm for design, color, and experimentation is contagious! See more of Ellen's work and explore her website at www.adventurequilter.com/
Ellen will present her lecture on Tuesday, April 13 and the 3 hour workshop will be on Friday, April 16.
May 11, 2021—Susie Monday, “Digital Beyond Photos”
The lecture includes a live introduction, a 20 minute prerecorded video/slide show of examples and apps, and a 20 minute live demonstration of apps shared from my iPad screen, followed by 10 minutes or so of Q&A. For more of Susie's art, see her website at www.susiemonday.com
Digital Beyond Photos
May 12, 2021 9AM - Noon
Many quilters have seen the amazing digital reproductions of photos created by art quilters around the world. This workshop presents a hands-on introduction to using an iPad (or other tablet) to design fabric, quilts, art quilts, mixed media work and more — all ways to use digital media with techniques that move you beyond photographic reproduction. You’ll learn some interesting ways to make instant abstractions, drawing and painting on a tablet, and all manner of tiled patterns and repeats. Participants receive a list of three apps that will be introduced (print tutorials and video links to video tutorials available as password protected PDFs after the workshop). Soon after receiving payment you'll receive an email with the Zoom link and workshop materials. Sign up in form below. Once you have submitted required information, please continue to online payment if you've chosen that optin.
Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Members - $35
Non Members - $40
The lecture includes a live introduction, a 20 minute prerecorded video/slide show of examples and apps, and a 20 minute live demonstration of apps shared from my iPad screen, followed by 10 minutes or so of Q&A. For more of Susie's art, see her website at www.susiemonday.com
Digital Beyond Photos
May 12, 2021 9AM - Noon
Many quilters have seen the amazing digital reproductions of photos created by art quilters around the world. This workshop presents a hands-on introduction to using an iPad (or other tablet) to design fabric, quilts, art quilts, mixed media work and more — all ways to use digital media with techniques that move you beyond photographic reproduction. You’ll learn some interesting ways to make instant abstractions, drawing and painting on a tablet, and all manner of tiled patterns and repeats. Participants receive a list of three apps that will be introduced (print tutorials and video links to video tutorials available as password protected PDFs after the workshop). Soon after receiving payment you'll receive an email with the Zoom link and workshop materials. Sign up in form below. Once you have submitted required information, please continue to online payment if you've chosen that optin.
Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Members - $35
Non Members - $40