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Explore the mystery and excitement of creating a pieced abstract quilt with little or no plan. Best for confident beginners to advanced quilters. The workshop runs from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM Eastern Time with a 1/2 hour break for lunch. This workshop will be held in person. THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please email workshopregistrar@gaaqg.com and provide your full name and contact information. Thank you! Learn more about Sheila Frampton-Cooper: Website Blog Bio Instagram
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(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus 4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Sheila Frampton-Cooper will go deep into her creative process.
Sheila will discuss color, inspiration and Sheila will discuss color, inspiration and the various approaches she engages when doing this type of work. She will share a variety of student work as well as a few other artists and discuss what she feels makes a piece successful. This is a fun talk full of eye candy! Non-members can purchase a ticket for $10.00 Click Here
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am In-Person 4800 E Huron River Drive
In this workshop, students will draw a design, create Best for confident beginners to advanced quilters. The class runs from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM Eastern Time with a 1/2 hour break for lunch. This workshop will be held in person. THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please email workshopregistrar@gaaqg.com and provide your full name and contact information. Thank you! Learn more about Sheila Frampton-Cooper: Website Blog Bio Instagram
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(Sunday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus 4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 november 18nov9:00 am4:00 pmFriday, November 18, 2022: Mary Kerr - Twist and ShoutInstructor: Mary Kerr
This fast paced workshop encourages participants to showcase vintage This fast paced workshop encourages participants to showcase vintage quilt top fragments into a contemporary quilt. Vintage blocks are set with a twisted template into an exciting new setting. Students are encouraged to bring their own vintage blocks and fragments or they may purchase a kit of their choice in class. Finished sizes will vary. This workshop is open to members and non-members. The class runs from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM Eastern Time with a 1/2 hour break for lunch. This workshop will be held in-person. Non-members can register by clicking here: Non-Member Registration Learn more about Mary Kerr: Website Bio
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(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus 4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 19nov9:00 am11:00 amIn-Person Lecture - 11/19/22 - Mary Kerr: "A Woman's Voice"Instructor: Mary Kerr On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Mary Kerr will take us back to the past.
Throughout history women have used their needle Throughout history women have used their needle skills to express their opinions, political view points and dissatisfaction with the social circumstances of their times. While women were frequently discouraged from publicly speaking out, many were able to influence the world around them through their needlework, quilting patterns and quiet determination. Join Mary as she presents numerous antique and contemporary quilts from several collections. Together you can explore the historical voice that women have employed in American history. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $10.00 Click Here
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am In-Person 4800 E Huron River Drive 20nov9:00 am4:00 pmSunday, November 20, 2022: Mary Kerr - Wonky StarInstructor: Mary Kerr
A Wonky Star: Improv with a Vintage Twist
Embrace This workshop is open to members and non-members. The class runs from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM Eastern Time with a 1/2 hour break for lunch. This workshop will be held in-person. Non-members can register by clicking here: Non-Member Registration Learn more about Mary Kerr: Website Bio
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(Sunday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT Crane Liberal Arts Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus 4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Explore the mystery and excitement of creating a pieced abstract quilt with little or no plan. Students will be given several options in which to compose their design, and choose whatever feels right for them. We will discuss basic design and composition, color and value, quilting, and most importantly trusting your instincts. Sheila will demonstrate construction techniques for sewing curved seams and discuss some of the challenges you may run into with spontaneous design and piecing. This can be a Master Class, or beginner, and every level in between. Wherever you are is where we will start from. Each student receives ample one-on-one time in this workshop.Time
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On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Sheila Frampton-Cooper will go deep into her creative process. Time
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In this workshop, students will draw a design, create a full-scale pattern on freezer paper, and assemble the forms by Appli-piecing, which is part appliqué and part piecing. Sheila will guide students in composing a simple or complex design, and encourage that the process is undertaken with openness and ease. Students will play with shape, scale and movement. We will also discuss creating a value study, and then choosing your palette. Students will be provided with small compositions to assemble and become comfortable with the technique before they start designingTime
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