AAFG 2010 – 2011 Workshops
Download the workshop registration form to register for a workshop. See the Workshop policies.
October 2010
Jennifer Moore – Doubleweave: Beyond the Basics
Friday – Sunday, October 15–17, 2010
In this round robin workshop participants will explore what can be done with multiple layers of cloth on a multi–shaft loom. We will weave samples and study the theory behind a variety of structures including 4–layer weaves, double–width twill cloth, multi–layer color blending, stitched cloth, doubleweave checkerboards and windows, and doubleweave twill and block pick–up.
Jennifer Moore is widely known for her luminous color gradations and distinctive designs that are at once both balanced and dynamic, whether it is in her striking doubleweave wall pieces or elegant wearables. Jennifer’s weaving has been widely exhibited for the past twenty–five years, and has won awards throughout the United States and abroad. Her work has been published in numerous magazines and in several books in the Fiberarts Design series. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts in weaving from the University of Oregon, where she specialized in exploring relationships between weaving, music and mathematics in doubleweave wall pieces.
- Members – $200
- Nonmembers – $230
- Limit:
- 20
- Level:
- Must be able to read drafts, dress a loom and possess basic weaving experience & knowledge. 8–shaft table or floor loom required.
- Materials fee:
- $10 (due to instructor at workshop)
February 2011
Linda Lindsey – Beaded Embellishments
Saturday – Sunday, February 5–6, 2011
Day 1: Learn basic bead embroidery techniques for embellishing fabric. Participants will practice different line stitches, filling stitches, looped stitches, and also discover some unique ways to add high relief and texture. Using the sampler created in class and the class handouts, participants will have the skills and reference materials needed to adorn beautiful garments, accessories, quilts, and other creations.
Day 2: Fringes add movement and texture while edging gives garments, quilts, and other accessories that finishing touch. The morning will be spent learning several edging and fringing techniques, including some special and unusual fringes. Participants will come away with a sampler of fringes and edging stitches, along with reference materials that will allow them to reproduce the stitches after the workshop. During the second half of the day participants will apply several of the techniques learned to cover a metal button form with bead embroidery, and transform it into an embellishment, pin, or unique button.
Linda Lindsey has had a passion for beads since grade school. She is an expert in many off–loom bead weaving techniques, in addition to bead embroidery; blending her love of textiles with her passion for beads. Today she integrates her training and development background with her bead expertise and teaches bead embellishment techniques to guilds and other groups. Linda designs purse patterns and is the founder of Square Rose LLC.
- Members – $100
- Nonmembers – $130
- Limit:
- 15
- Level:
- All
- Materials fee:
- $10 (due to instructor at workshop)
May 2011
Carol Soderlund – A Day of Surface Design & Dragonfly Wings and Other Things
Friday – Sunday, May 20 – 22, 2011
Day of Surface Design – Jello and quilts? Explore the connection as we create wonderful visual textures on cloth with water–based textile paints. The focus will be on spontaneous, simple ways to create pattern and texture that is unique to you. Using household objects, dollar store finds, and simple tools, we will experiment with a number of surface design techniques, including gelatin plate printing, plexiglas plate printing, roller printing, and freezer paper masks. These processes readily lend themselves to experimentation and can combine with each other for interesting effects. We will be painting directly on the plate, using stencils and masks, cutting into the gelatin, and exploring texture and transfer techniques. Though we will primarily be exploring printing on fabric, the techniques are equally applicable to paper printing. Come and enjoy a day of spontaneous expression.
Dragonfly Wings and Other Things – Take your free–motion skills a step further! In this 2–day class we will explore a variety of threads both fine and heavy, using them through the needle and in the bobbin. Optical mixing of color and layering effects will be explored as well as two threads through the needle, single needle and twin needle effects. Working with and without hoops and the use of a variety of stabilizers as well as water–soluble products will be covered. Experience with free–motion quilting a plus, but not required. Be ready to have some FUN with your machine!
Carol began quilting in 1976, making a quilt from her mother’s old clothing in memory of her mom. She began dyeing fabric in 1988 when she couldn’t find the colors she needed to bring the vision
of a quilt to life. With her hand–dyed fabric she was able to create the quilt Covenant
which subsequently won Best of Show at the 1989 International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. Since then, dyeing and surface design processes have become an enduring interest for her.
Carol’s quilts have been exhibited nationally and internationally since 1985 in such venues as Visions and AQS shows, and have received numerous awards, including Best of Show at the 1989 International Quilt Festival, Best Use of Color at the Pennsylvania National Quilt Exhibition 2000, and Best Innovative at Quilts=Art=Quilts 2001.
Carol is in demand as a teacher of color, fabric dyeing, and machine quilting techniques at guilds and conferences throughout the United States. She has taught her color mixing techniques at ProChemical & Dye in Massachusetts and Nancy Crow’s Timber Frame Barn in Ohio and is writing a book about these ideas. She lives in Geneva, New York with her husband, two sons, three boats, and a fabric stash.
- Fees:
- TBA
- Limit:
- 20
- Level:
- All. Portable sewing machine required.
- Materials fee:
- $20 (due to instructor at workshop)
Workshop Policies
Workshop registrations for Guild members will be processed first. Nonmembers will be included if a workshop limit is not filled by members within one (1) month of the workshop date for general workshops and two (2) months for weaving workshops. Registrations will be processed based on the date the registration is received. If a workshop is cancelled by the AAFG a full refund will be issued.
General workshops: There will be no refunds for cancellations received within two (2) weeks prior to workshop date. 100% refund with 15+ days of notice. Non-members will receive a complete refund if not accepted in a class.
Weaving workshops: There will be no refunds for cancellations received within six (6) weeks prior to workshop date. 100% refund with 43+ days of notice. Non-members will receive a complete refund if not accepted in a class.