Genesee Valley Quilt Club Guest Speakers & Workshop & Calendar

Speakers & Workshops 2008- 2009

9/11/08 Cynthia Corbin www.cynthiacorbin.com
Lecture: “Looking Back, Looking Ahead”

9/12/08 Cynthia Corbin workshop: Art Simply Done

“Begin with the idea—then what? This class is designed to get your idea to the design wall

and

into

your fabric. Simplify! Compose and construct the possibilities!

Students will

complete four to six small

studies exploring the

variations of a single idea”

9/13/08 Cynthia Corbin workshop: Without a Parachute

“Think of this one as daredevil piecing! Students will cut and compose a scrap study,

using

rough cut

shapes arranged in a pleasing and random composition. Construction will

be based on freehand

techniques.”

10/16/08 Judi Blaydon
             Lecture: “A Quiltmaker’s Art – Alive and Flourishing”

       10/17/08 Judi Blaydon workshop: Mist on the Moon

Clustered multiples of large-scale Drunkard’s Path patch create the suggestion of

quadrants of the moon interrupted and altered by a sweep of mist that floats across the

surface. The

resulting illusion

is airy and atmospheric and enriches a classic design by

adding dimension, depth,

and

light. You’ll be challenged to

use transparency, expressive

color, and contrast of value and to

use the style

and personality of your fabrics to state

content that is lyrical, mysterious, celestial, and inventive. We’ll also discuss eloquent

quilting

patterns that

will

enhance your design

11/13/08 Janet Root
Lecture: “Trunk Show”

FALL MIGRATION

Gather for one or two days with a great time to sew a project. Includes morning treats,

lunch and

snack.

This “workshop” is always a full house with great fun.

       11/14/08 Fall Migration (Janet Root and Roz Smith)

       11/15/08 Fall Migration (Janet Root and Roz Smith)

12/11/08 Holiday Party

01/08/08 Demo Derby

02/12/08 Joan Hall
              Lecture: “Antique Quilt Trunk Show”

   SPRING FLING

Spring Fling with diva Janet Root Spend one day or two with friends

catching up on projects or starting

something new. Our diva will be on

hand for expert advice, and the catered lunch is always lovely. A

retreat

without the travel. This year our members-only retreat is at the

Holiday Inn Webster, and you may make a

reservation with our code

for a reduced rate. Choose one or two days in any combination for $25

per day.

2/13/09 Spring Fling with diva Janet Root

    2/14/09 Spring Fling with diva Janet Root

3/12/09 Esterita Austin    www.esteritaaustin.com
           Lecture: “Classic Rock”

       3/13/09 Esterita Austin workshop: Creating the Illusion of Depth

“This workshop doesn't require a sewing machine and is great for all levels of

experience. In this

workshop

you’ll train your eye and sharpen your design ability. Learn

how to create the illusion of

depth by working

with three design elements: perspective,

value

and light source. You’ll learn an

easy, no fail, technique of

fusing. There is no

accuracy with seam allowances, no points to match

and

no sewing machines. This is a

loose technique that allows for greater freedom in construction. Build

your confidence to

beyond the

quilt surface into its visual depth.”

4/2/09 Sharon Stroud     www.sharonstroud.com
            Lecture: “Dresden Plates and More”

       4/3/09 Sharon Stroud workshop: Cutwork Applique

“Try cutwork applique on a small scale as you work on a 14-inch wallhanging. You will learn to make the

pattern, transfer it to cloth and begin the cutwork applique technique. We will cover points, curves and

reverse applique. Students should be familiar with needleturn applique.”

5/14/09 Carol Doak     www.caroldoak.com
           Lecture: “Reach for the Stars”

       5/15/09 Carol Doak workshop: Bright and Bold Paper Pieced Blocks

“Learn to make dramatic blocks from simple patchwork. This 36” x 36”

wall quilt features

Laurie's

block from

40 Bright & Bold Paper-Pieced Blocks. The class covers choosing

fabrics, paper piecing

techniques and

tips. The techniques you will learn will assist you in

making any of the blocks and

quilts in 40 Bright & Bold

Paper-

Pieced Blocks.

5/16/09 Carol Doak workshop: Bright Stars Wall Quilt

Use two simple foundations from Carol Doak's Simply Sensational 9-Patch

Stars to produce

this

dramatic

medallion style quilt. Learn about choosi

ng fabrics and how to paper piece

efficiently and accurately and most of all enjoy the process. This small wall quilt is the

perfect vehicle

for

learning

to make paper-pieced 9-Patch blocks whether making one

block or a full-size quilt.

6/5-6/07 GVQC Quilt Show at RIT Field House

6/11/09 GVQC Picnic

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