Talks
Talks all include trunk show, you choose the topic, all a generous hour with time for questions and answers for $400:
Available Topics:
- My Artwork, Inspirations, Techniques, and Journey to Becoming an Artist
- Creative? Me? Yes you are!
- Quilt Like an Artist
- Finding Your Style
Contact me via email at Pat.bishop.wi@gmail.com
Group Classes
- One day class - $600
- Two day class - $1200
- ½ day class - $400
- 3-5 day classes available
My classes are mainly abstract, abstract can be slight to extreme so some of my work is somewhat recognizable and some is more abstract. Costs of all presentations/classes does not include travel and lodging (mileage to and from venue of .50/mile). Class size should be limited to around 20 students. All day class is usually 6 hrs per day plus a break for lunch. (i.e. 9AM – 3 or 4 PM). Supply lists and handouts will be provided. If there is something else that trips your trigger, I am open to suggestions, combinations, changes and new things.
Abstraction Distraction
1 day class (no sewing in class), or 2 day class (with all quilting and finishing done in class). This class could also be 3-5 days for larger projects.
How to make abstract art with fabric collage. This class teaches some of the basics of abstract design. Exercises will involve experimenting and playing with abstracting your images from photos or magazines. All done with fusing, no previous fusing experience required. Finishing options will be discussed. My most popular class!
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Ragged and Real, or Somewhat Real
2 day class. Could also be 3-5 days for larger projects.
This class starts with building your subject by fusing; then completing the background with strips (torn and/or cut) of fabric fused to batting. This background is straight stitch machine quilted. After background is built, your real or somewhat real subject is fused and free motion quilted down. All work is done by machine. Must have some sewing experience and be comfortable with your machine. Machine required and should be capable of free-motion stitching. Finishing options will be discussed.
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Simply Abstract Landscape
1 day class
This is the same process used for the background of Ragged and Real. We build a landscape just with strips and leave it at that. Sunsets, fields, water views. It is almost too easy, yet so satisfying. We’ll talk about what abstract is and how to think abstractly and about the compositional components of a successful design. Expand your creativity with no quilting rules or rulers. It will be easy! The landscape is built with strips of fabric collaged and fused to a background, then straight stich quilted. No free motion involved. Machine required. Finishing options will be discussed. Beginners welcome.
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Simply Abstract Landscape - Short Version
1/2 day class
Student supply cost for kit $15 for an 8 x 10 piece
We will be composing a collage of a small simple landscape similar to above ‘Simply Abstract Landscape’. No sewing in class. A ‘simple’ sunset, sunrise, ocean, field or undetermined. We will just wing it! Completing the landscape will be easy and fun. All materials provided except scissors and irons. Beginners welcome.
Seams to be Abstract
2 -5 day class
This process is a different way of abstracting, done by piecing, (no fusing) in a type of random manner with happy accidents. This class starts with a simple idea for subject matter, this will be determined in class. Use of scrap materials in lights, mediums and dark hues. All work is done by machine piecing. Must have some sewing experience and be comfortable with your machine. Not necessary to do free-motion stitching unless you prefer. Finishing options will be discussed.
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Watercolor Painting on Fabric
1 or 2 day class, machine required.
Supply kit required - $20 includes paints and brushes.
Learn techniques to achieve a watercolor effect on white cotton fabric using watercolor paints. This technique includes free motion thread outline sketching by machine. Students bring their inspiration photo or I will have options to choose from. Finishing options will be discussed.
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Mono-Printing on Fabric
1 day class
Supply cost for gelli print block (5" x 5") and paints $20.
This class uses a gelli-printing block, unusual stamping tools and acrylic paint. Create and develop your own fabric from solid cotton, damask, silk or recycled fabrics. Just plain fun! No sewing, just playing. Finishing options will be discussed. Beginners welcome.
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Easy Collage with a Pattern
1 day class, machine required.
Choice of two patterns to coax you into the method I use for my simple abstract quilts. Choose Wildflowers or Snowy Owl. Finishing options will be discussed. Beginners welcome.
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