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• Virtual Workshop - Malka Dubrawsky

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    Sat, August 28, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Workshop - Design and Dye

              Sign-up starts Members 06/09/21  and Non-Members 07/09/21

                      

                                      

  
  

  Please read the Supply List.  If you choose to order a kit for this class, you must do so by August 1.

  
  

  In this virtual workshop we will review the basics of direct dye color application while focusing on creating pattern on fabric using simple, readily available or easy-to-make tools.
  
  Like all my virtual offerings, this workshop combines in-class instruction, and comprehensive emailed hand-outs allowing you to not only replicate the techniques learned in class, but fostering individual exploration and experimentation.

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• Virtual Workshop - Malka Dubrawsky

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    Sun, August 29, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Workshop - Resist

       Sign-up starts Members 06/10/21 and Non-Members 07/10/21

                                                              

  Learn to create pattern and add color on fabric with soy wax resist and dye.

  This workshop will cover wax preparation, patterning tools and possibilities, direct dye application, curing your fabric, and wax removal. With this information, you can craft one-of-a-kind fabric for virtually any project. Though we will work with cotton, this workshop will also discuss using this process in combination with rayon, linen, and heavier fabrics such as canvas.

  Through a combination of in-class instruction, PDFs , and pre-recorded videos, I will walk you through your first explorations of dyeing and patterning with wax resist.

  Please read the Supply List.  If you choose to order a kit for this class, you must do so by August 1.
  

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• Virtual Lecture - Malka Dubrawsky

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    Mon, August 30, 2021
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Lecture - Dying to Make

     

                 
  

  Whether for personal or business reasons, I sew a variety of things, from garments to quilts to home wares. Beyond my personal aesthetic, the unifying element for these disparate items is they are crafted in and informed by my passion for hand patterned and dyed fabric. That's where all my creations begin and oftentimes, where I draw inspiration.

  In this lecture, I'll walk you through my process from gathering patterning inspiration to project selection and discuss why working this way may yield a more sustainable making practice.

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  6:30 Meet and Greet

  6:45 Announcements by the President

  7:00 Malka Dubrawsky (questions via chat)

  After presentation she will answer the chat questions.

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• Virtual Workshop - Audrey Esarey aka Cotton and Bourbon

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    Sat, September 25, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Workshop - Abstract Arcs

       Sign-up starts Members 07/21/21  and Non-Members 08/16/21

                                                 

                                             

  The Abstract Arcs Quilt is a pattern that can be made into a small wall hanging or a large bed quilt! This workshop covers the concepts of curved piecing, inset strips, and improv piecing. We will also discuss the use of color in this quilt, as well as layouts that emphasize the use of negative space. Students will finish several blocks during class

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• Virtual Workshop - Audrey Esarey aka Cotton and Bourbon

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    Sun, September 26, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Workshop - Indigo Radial Quilt

  Sign-up starts Members 07/22/21  and Non-Members 08/17/21

  
  

                                       

                                             

  The Indigo Radial Quilt is a wall hanging made using paper piecing and curved piecing techniques. This workshop covers the basic concepts of paper piecing on an arc, curved piecing skinny arcs, and precision piecing. We will also discuss color options, alternate layouts using templates provided in the pattern, and quilting ideas. Students will finish several blocks during class. The Indigo Radial Quilt finishes at 24 x 24 inches.

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• Virtual Lecture - Audrey Esarey

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    Mon, September 27, 2021
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Lecture - Finding My Voice in Modern Quilting

  
  

  
  

                     
  

  This lecture focuses on Audrey’s path to becoming a modern quilter and how she’s applied many traditional techniques in her modern quilts. She’ll discuss the progression of her work and show her Radial Quilts, Watercolor Quilts, and a few others too! I’ll share information on design inspiration, favorite artists, and discuss some quilting highs and lows along her journey. She looks forward to sharing my quilts and stories with you!
  

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  6:30 Meet and Greet

  6:45 Announcements by the President

  7:00 Audrey Esarey (questions via chat)

  After presentation she will answer the chat questions.

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• Educational Session - TBA

  • Start
    Mon, September 27, 2021
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    (PDT)
  • End
    Mon, October 31, 2022
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    First Unitarian Church, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA

  During these times the Educational Sessions are virtual and the speaker is announced month by month.

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• Virtual Workshop - Krista Hennebury

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    Sat, October 23, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Workshop - Courthouse Colourplay

              Sign-up starts Members 07/24/21  and Non-Members 08/21/21

                      

                                             

  
  

  Explore the possibilities of colour expression and free-cutting while you create this wonky, nested Courthouse Step quilt (reminiscent of paper lanterns) in your own personal colour story. We’ll work intuitively from the centre out, creating a dynamic quilt with loads of personality. There will be no squaring up with this one -- instead Krista will show you how to “build out”, finding the fit between adjacent blocks and using up all of our scraps in the process.

  As in all of her workshops, Krista will share loads of tips while encouraging all students to find confidence in new techniques that will inform their pursuit of designing original quilts. Put your traditional quilting skills to work and explore improvisational design and piecing in a fun, supportive environment.

  Quilt size: wall hanging to lap size depending on the amount of fabric you start with. A collection of 18-25 F8's for wall hanging or 18-25 FQ's for large lap to single size (consider solids or reads-as-solids, woven shirts or small prints) plus 1 FQ contrast colour for block centres is recommended.

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• Virtual Workshop - Krista Hennebury

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    Sun, October 24, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Workshop - Speed Date with Improv

  Sign-up starts Members 07/25/21  and Non-Members 08/22/21

  
  

                      

                                             

  
  

  Think of this class as speed dating with improvisational piecing techniques that include curves and free-cutting.  It will be fast-paced and a lot of fun:  several techniques are introduced and demonstrated one after the other with very little time to second guess, stress or obsess over perfection. Every student will end up with a unique, original improv sampler quilt!  The focus here is to explore line, shape and happenstance in abstract design, so keep things simply graphic by using solid-coloured fabrics in black, white and one pop of colour. 

  In the afternoon, Krista will share design wall tips to jigsaw the improv elements together, seeking balance and creative design opportunities.  Some pre-cutting is required.

  This Zoom class combines pre-recorded technique videos with live instruction/support from Krista throughout the class.

  Quilt Size: without borders, approximately 20" x 20". Fabric required: 1/2 yard black, 1/2 yard white, FQ colour (all solids or reads-as-solids).

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• Virtual Lecture - Krista Hennebury

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    Mon, October 25, 2021
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
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    Privacy of your own home
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  Virtual Lecture - Poppyprint:  The Search for Signature Style

  
  

                     
  

  
  

  As a traditionally-informed modern quilter, Krista has explored many different styles and techniques since she began quilting in 2000. In this photo-rich presentation, Krista shares simple yet effective strategies that have worked for her in the search for a unique creative voice while remaining connected to myriad inspiration sources like print and social media, quilt shows, conferences, local quilts shops and guilds.

  
  

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  6:30 Meet and Greet

  6:45 Announcements by the President

  7:00 Krista Hennebury (questions via chat)

  After presentation she will answer the chat questions.

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• Show and Tell

  • When
    Mon, November 15, 2021
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PST)
  • Location
    First Unitarian Church, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA

  The guild’s annual Show and Tell - more details will be announce in the fall of 2021.

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• No Educational Session

  • When
    Mon, December 27, 2021
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PST)
  • Location
    First Unitarian Church, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA

  No educational session in December - Happy Holidays
  

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• No Educational Session

  • When
    Mon, July 25, 2022
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    6:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    First Unitarian Church, Kensington, CA

  No educational session in July - have a nice vacation.
  

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