Workshops

Appropriate level: BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME IN ALL OF LYNN’S WORKSHOPS!

This class challenges the textile artist to work not small, but TINY! During our time together we will work on a series of 4” square textile collages. In the morning, students will focus on creating a series of Tiny Textiles based on timed prompts. The confines of the small surface and limited time will nurture the student’s ability to follow her artist instincts instead of overthinking options. These exercises will provide the backgrounds of each Tiny Textile. In the afternoon, we add the fabulous details! Students will explore creating a cohesive composition by adding details using pens, markers, hand stitching, beading and unexpected elements such as paper and metal! Kit Fee: $12.

Lynn Krawczyk is a mixed media artist living in Plymouth, MI. The core of her work focuses on textiles and takes the form of collage, hand stitching and textile printing. She has written three books – Intentional Printing, The Hand Stitched Surface, and Hand Sewing Magic – as well as dozens of articles for craft and textile magazines.

Supply List

Find Lynn at (click on each link):    Website      Blog      Instagram      Facebook      Pinterest

Registration

Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee

Online registration is available for members; non-members should contact Brenda Rigdon, V-P Programs, at programs@gaaqg.com to register or be placed on the waiting list. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)

See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.

Questions?

Contact our VP-Programs.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK – Contact programs@gaaqg.com to be added to the wait list.

Appropriate level: BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME IN ALL OF LYNN’S WORKSHOPS!

Think of this class as printing press meets fabric. Utilizing the incredibly unique printing technique known as monoprinting, we will create one-of-a-kind fabrics that can be used in a wide variety of art projects. In the morning, students will explore using different items to create pattern on fabric using textile paint. Composition of the printed pattern will also be covered. In the afternoon, students will create a textile collage using fabrics made in the morning portion of the class. Additional monoprinting can be added. Kit Fee: $10

Lynn Krawczyk is a mixed media artist living in Plymouth, MI. The core of her work focuses on textiles and takes the form of collage, hand stitching and textile printing. She has written three books – Intentional Printing, The Hand Stitched Surface, and Hand Sewing Magic – as well as dozens of articles for craft and textile magazines.

Supply List

Find Lynn at (click on each link):    Website      Blog      Instagram      Facebook      Pinterest

Registration

Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee

Online registration is available for members; non-members should contact Brenda Rigdon, V-P Programs, at programs@gaaqg.com to register or be placed on the waiting list. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)

See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.

Questions?

Contact our VP-Programs.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK – Contact programs@gaaqg.com to be added to the wait list.

Appropriate level: BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME IN ALL OF ANN’S WORKSHOPS!

We will make a mosaic-like art quilt using fusible web and free-motion machine quilting. Ann will provide backing and mat board to mount the finished quilt. Students may choose any of Ann’s mosaic designs by looking on her website.

Ann Loveless is a native of Frankfort, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University and received her degree in Clothing and Textile Design. In 2004 Ann fell in love with the art of Landscape Quilting. Ann’s inspiration and designs come from nature and the beautiful lakes and woods of Northwest and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She works from photographs and has developed three distinctive quilting techniques. Ann is the 2013 and 2015 first place winner of Artprize in Grand Rapids

Supply List

Find Ann at (click on each link):    Website

Registration

Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee

Online registration is available for members; non-members should contact Brenda Rigdon, V-P Programs, at programs@gaaqg.com to register or be placed on the waiting list. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)

See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.

Questions?

Contact our VP-Programs.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK – Contact programs@gaaqg.com to be added to the wait list.

Appropriate level: BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME IN ALL OF ANN’S WORKSHOPS!

We will make a 10 x 14 art quilt using a raw edge appliqué technique, fusible web and free-motion machine quilting. Also includes using non-traditional quilting fabrics such as linens, gauze, sheers etc. Ann will provide some of the specialty fabrics. Students may choose any of Ann’s collage designs by looking on her website.

Ann Loveless is a native of Frankfort, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University and received her degree in Clothing and Textile Design. In 2004 Ann fell in love with the art of Landscape Quilting. Ann’s inspiration and designs come from nature and the beautiful lakes and woods of Northwest and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She works from photographs and has developed three distinctive quilting techniques. Ann is the 2013 and 2015 first place winner of Artprize in Grand Rapids

Supply List

Find Ann at (click on each link):    Website

Registration

Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee

Online registration is available for members; non-members should contact Brenda Rigdon, V-P Programs, at programs@gaaqg.com to register or be placed on the waiting list. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)

See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.

Questions?

Contact our VP-Programs.

Appropriate level:   Beginner to Advanced

Learn several variations of our most popular improvisational piecing technique and make one of the six projects in Magic Inch Quilts. Endlessly flexible and fun, this technique allows you to customize easily any of the patterns to any size.

Due to scheduling considerations, Bill Kerr will be teaching the November workshops originally to be taught by Weeks Ringle. For those of you unfamiliar with Bill, he and Weeks are partners and co-founders of the Modern Quilt Studio.

From Weeks:

“We make the same number of quilts, teach the exact same classes the same way and he had very successful classes at your guild when we were last there 13 years ago. In addition, Bill is a tenured professor of design and a beloved teacher so I know your members will enjoy his classes.”

In 1999, Weeks Ringle co-founded Modern Quilt Studio along with her husband, Bill Kerr. Weeks and Bill wrote the first book on modern quilting, The Modern Quilt Workshop, as well as Quiltmaker’s Color Workshop, Quilts Made Modern, Transparency Quilts, and several other publications.

Their joint biography can be found on their website, modernquiltstudio.com,

Supply List

Find Bill at (click on each link):    Website      Facebook      Pinterest      Instagram      YouTube

Registration

Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2020 workshops after December 1, 2019. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee

Online registration is available for members; non-members should contact Brenda Rigdon, V-P Programs, at programs@gaaqg.com to register or be placed on the waiting list. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)

See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.

Questions?

Contact our VP-Programs.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK! PLEASE EMAIL programs@gaaqg.com TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST!

Appropriate level:  Adventurous Beginner to Advanced

Gain color confidence and plan creative ways to use your stash in one day! Mix a big dose of color theory with an in-depth discussion of combining patterns and a pinch of working with large-scale fabrics and you’ll end up with a plan for projects that you want to make from the fabrics you already have. In addition, you’ll have consultations about how to freshen up your stash while learning how to use fabrics that you love.

Due to scheduling considerations, Bill Kerr will be teaching the November workshops originally to be taught by Weeks Ringle. For those of you unfamiliar with Bill, he and Weeks are partners and co-founders of the Modern Quilt Studio.

From Weeks:

“We make the same number of quilts, teach the exact same classes the same way and he had very successful classes at your guild when we were last there 13 years ago. In addition, Bill is a tenured professor of design and a beloved teacher so I know your members will enjoy his classes.”

Their joint biography can be found on their website, modernquiltstudio.com,

In 1999, Weeks Ringle co-founded Modern Quilt Studio along with her husband, Bill Kerr. Weeks and Bill wrote the first book on modern quilting, The Modern Quilt Workshop, as well as Quiltmaker’s Color Workshop, Quilts Made Modern, Transparency Quilts, and several other publications.

Supply List

Find Bill at (click on each link):    Website      Facebook      Pinterest      Instagram      YouTube

Registration

Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $15 per workshop. Workshop registration policy.

Members: $75 + $2.50 credit card processing fee

Non-Members: $90 + $2.90 credit card processing fee

Online registration is available for members; non-members should contact Brenda Rigdon, V-P Programs, at programs@gaaqg.com to register or be placed on the waiting list.  (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)

See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.

Questions?

Contact our VP-Programs.