Workshops and Lectures


Workshops

The following list gives a very brief description of our workshops. They are available in a variety of time frames--from half-day to two-day workshops or three- to five-day studio classes. For more descriptions, more information and availability, contact us via e-mail.

Watercolor Quilts
This is the workshop that teaches the basic techniques of combining watercolor painting and Impressionism.

Watercolor Impressions
This workshop offers a more in-depth look at watercolor quilts and emphasizes how to turn an idea or inspiration into a working design.

Watercolor Quilts -- New Horizons
Want to push watercolor quilts to a new level? Explore how to use appliquè, dimension and embellishments to create a masterpiece.

Shadow Quilts
Use traditional blocks to create a new design that appears complicated, but is actually quite simple. The emphasis in this workshop is on stretching creativity through design.

Funships and Friendship -- A Round Robin Quilts Workshop
Based on our book, students participate in a miniature Round Robin. Pat and Donna share tips for designing and piecing accurate borders and creative color schemes.

Special Effects Workshop Series
A design and color series of three workshops developed to help students learn how to achieve special art effects in their quiltmaking projects.

Color Workshops

Creating More Color Schemes
The main emphasis of this class is to have time to develop exciting color designs. Use the fabric packet provided by the teachers to further your knowledge of color relationships.

Fabric Tapestries
Patricia and Donna share secrets for how they choose their palette of fabrics when designing projects. Use the teacher provided fabric packet to gain confidence as you create smashing color combinations.
3 hours or 6 hours

Say It With Color!
Learn how to portray themes and use color to express your ideas, memories and emotions. Use traditional fabrics as well as those with unique and intriguing designs. Fabric packet provided by teachers.
3 hours or 6 hours

Lectures

The following list gives only a brief description of our lectures. For more detailed descriptions, information and availability, contact us via e-mail.

Two Quilters' Albums -- from Traditional to Contemporary
Combining a slide show and trunk show, Patricia and Donna share the development of their styles as quiltmakers.

Watercolor Inspirations
Join Patricia and Donna as they share with you their journey into the exciting world of watercolor quilts.

Funships and Friendships
Laugh a lot and share a tear or two as contemporary Sunbonnet Sues -- Patricia and Donna -- explore the themes of quiltmaking and friendship.

Material Girls -- From Dreams to Cloth
Do you wonder how those beautiful fabrics magically appear on the shelf at your favorite shop? Patricia and Donna share with you first-hand experiences in producing their line of fabric, "Watercolor Inspirations by Pat Magaret and Donna Slusser© for SSI"™


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