SHAPE SHIFTING WORKSHOP

We all have innate preferences for certain colors, shapes and proportions, as well as natural attractions to certain symbols, images and icons.

In this class we will study photographs and slides of a variety of historic and ethnic decorative objects to help uncover some of the motifs and symbols which may have powerful personal resonance.

For example, you may be drawn to Buddhist mandalas or Mexican milagros. You may be attracted to the design of an Inuit mask or the pattern from an Art Nouveau vase or the shape of an Egyptian chair. Each student will select historic motifs, shapes and images which they will manipulate and reinterpret into a unique statement in fabric and thread. By lifting an image from one time and place to another the student will begin to exercise the power to recognize their personal touch stones to imagination. The aim of the workshop is to nurture your intuitive skills. Students should have a desire to develop their own design language and unique visual symbols, plus an interest in the history of decorative design.

Click here for a PDF Shape Shifting Supply List

Dates:     July 27-31, 2011

Fee:        $400

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Hours for all classes and workshops at the Quilt Gallery are 9:30a-4:30p unless otherwise noted.

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.