In this class students will use nature as a starting point in their study of the magic of color as they discover the myriad varieties and ever-changing palettes of the natural world. Using nature as a source of inspiration, students will investigate the range and qualities of features like rich earth browns, cool air and water blues and greens, and blazing hot fire colors. The class will begin with a general interactive discussion on color theory and how this applies to color in nature. After viewing slides and other visual material, students will make a series of small abstract studies based on the visual material they have seen. They will then make their own abstract color-rich quilt tops. Piecing and stitching techniques will be demonstrated and discussed where needed.
Emphasis in this class will be on color variation and choice, contrasts and subtlety, tonal value, texture and pattern. By the end of the class students will have heightened their color sensitivity; learned how to choose appropriate fabrics that best enhance their color choice; will have made several small studies suitable for development; and at least one larger piece. Short discussions and critique sessions form an integral part of the class dynamic.
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Dates: September 8 - 12, 2010
Hours: 9:30 am to 3:00pm
Fee: $325
This class will be held at the Quilt Gallery in Kalispell, Montana.
Please read the Quilt Gallery Class Policy for more information on registration requirements.
As with all of our classes, we ask that you do not pay for this class until you contact the Quilt Gallery at 406.257.5799 or qg@quiltgallery.net to confirm available. Thank you.
The Quilt Gallery is now offering its classroom to students Monday and Tuesday immediately following the last day of class. Students may use the classroom to continue working on class projects at a cost of $20.00 for one day or $25.00 for two days. If you are interested, please let us know at time of registration or during the workshop.
We offer the use of our classroom Bernina Sewing Machines for our out of town students at no extra charge when you sign up for one of our classes. You must reserve a machine when you register.
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