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 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.
Contact me via email at Pat.bishop.wi@gmail.com
Talks
All Talks include a trunk show. You choose the topic. All are a generous hour with time for questions and answers.
($300 each)
Available topics:
- My Artwork, Inspirations, Techniques, and Becoming an Artist
- Design and Composition for Art Quilts
- Going to the Next Level – hints/tips on entering major quilt/fine art shows
- Quilt Like an Artist
- Finding Your Style
- Working in a Series
- Creative? Me? Yes you are!
Group Classes
(One day class - $350; Two day class - $650; ½ day class - $200)
Ragged and Real
2 day class
This class starts with building your background with strips (torn and/or cut) of fabric fused to a backing. This background is straight stitch machine quilted. After background is built, a realistic foreground 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.
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Simply Abstract Landscape
1 day class
This is the same process used for the ‘Field’ series and the start 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. The landscape is built with strips of fabric collaged and fused to a background, then straight stich quilted. No free motion involved. Machine required.
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Simply Abstract Landscape - Short Version
1/2 day class
Student supply cost for kit $10.
We will be composing a collage of a small simple landscape similar to above ‘Simply Abstract Landscape’. 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! No sewing in class. A ‘simple’ sunset, sunrise, ocean, field or undetermined. We will just wing it! Completing the landscape will be simple and fun. Similar to Simply Abstract Landscape but smaller version and no sewing in class. All materials provided except scissors and irons.
Seams to be Abstract
2 day class
This process is done by piecing, (no fusing) in an abstract manner with happy accidents. This class starts with a simple idea for subject matter, can be determined in class. Use of scrap materials in light, medium and dark hues. All work is done by machine. Must have some sewing experience and be comfortable with your machine. Not necessary to do free-motion stitching unless you prefer it.
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Abstraction Distraction
1 day class (no sewing in class) or 2 day class (with all quilting and finishing done in class)
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. Fusing.
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Mono-Printing on Fabric
1 day class
Supply cost for gelli print block and paints $20.
Mono-Printing on fabric using a gelli-printing block and clear plastic sheeting and fabric paint. Create and develop your own fabric from solid cotton, silk or recycled fabrics. Just plain fun! No sewing, just playing.
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Watercolor Painting on Fabric
1 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.
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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.
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