Lectures
Evolution of a Landscape Artist
Or: The Good, the Bad, and the Arty
Eileen Doughty has been making landscape quilts since her very first project in 1987. In this lecture, she will discuss inspirations, techniques and materials while displaying successful and even a few not-so-successful original works (since we learn from our mistakes too). Her landscape work includes many wall hangings, some wearable art and many cutting-edge techniques. Eileen’s quilts have been exhibited across the US and overseas, and are in many corporate, public and private collections.
You Be the Jury
Ever wonder what it is like to be a juror for an art quilt exhibit? Viewing slides from SAQA Professional Artist members, the audience will experience the process most juries use to select pieces for an exhibition. Eileen will give you tips on how to evaluate a quilt in ten seconds or less in this interactive lecture.
Art Quilts in Public Art
Curious about what it takes to apply for a Public Art project? Eileen will explain the steps involved, along with pointers on do's and don't's. In the second half of the lecture she will show examples of several successful projects from quilt artists around the world.
SAQA Art Quilt Slide Show
Studio Art Quilt Associates has collected a set of images from its Professional Artist Members. Eileen would be happy to show this to your guild. It’s a great way to introduce art quilts, have a fun time with friends looking at some beautiful work, and to easily fill a program. It is accompanied by a text provided by the artists, explaining why they made the piece and the techniques used. Eileen can supplement the slides with a trunk show of art quilts.
Workshops
"Cherry Blossom Time" Postcard Quilt
Machine-sew a postcard-sized quilt portraying our nation’s capitol at cherry blossom time. Use ‘thread painting’, inking and fusing to add detail and texture to the landscape elements. Customize the back to look like a real postcard!
- Half day
- Intermediate level
- Supply list
- Sewing machine must be able to lower ‘feed dogs’ for free-motion stitching
Landscape Sampler
Learn landscape quilting techniques by sewing a simple scene of a cottage in the summertime woods. Use machine free-motion stitching methods to add texture to flowers, foliage, tree trunks, etc. Use fabric crumpling for rocks. Apply details to the house with ribbon, fusing and inking. Class will also cover fabric selection and basic composition for landscape design.
- Full day
- Intermediate level
- Supply list
- Sewing machine must be able to lower ‘feed dogs’ for free-motion stitching
Beginning Machine Quilting
Do you have too many unfinished quilt tops? Are you looking for an alternative to hand quilting? Learn techniques to finish quilts with machine stitching, which adds texture and beauty to your projects. Several samples of both traditional and innovative quilting designs will be made in class. Participants are free to experiment for stress-free learning!
- Half day
- Beginning level
- Supply list
- Sewing machine must be able to lower ‘feed dogs’ for free-motion quilting
Concord Point Lighthouse Wall Hanging
Use your sewing machine to create a small wall hanging of an historic Chesapeake Bay lighthouse. Use ‘thread painting’, inking and fusing to add detail and texture to the landscape elements.
- Full day
- Beginning level
- Supply list
- Sewing machine must be able to lower ‘feed dogs’ for free-motion stitching
Or... I will design a scene especially for your workshop!
The scene above was designed for a quilt guild in North Carolina.
Learn landscape quilting techniques by sewing a simple scene designed especially for your group. Workshop is similar to the Cherry Blossom Time above.
Fees
- $250 for lecture if a workshop also booked; $300 for lecture alone
- Half day workshop $400, full day workshop $600
- 4 students minimum, 20 maximum for workshops
- Standard rate for mileage (from my home in Virginia), or all travel expenses
- Meals and Lodging (hotel)
- Contract provided upon request
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