Quilting Classes and Shows

 

CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE

 

I hope you are enjoying your summer.... watch for fall classes starting in late September. If you have a special request, now is the time to call and let me know.

Something to think about: Have you oiled your machine lately? cleaned out the bobbin area? Yes, a little maintence will go a long way towards keeping your machine running and ready to work for you.

 

 

Most classes require that you provide your own sewing machine and your usual sewing supplies like scissors, thread, rotary cutting equipment, seam ripper, pins, etc. Other requirements will vary by project. 

 

As quilters, we all love to learn new techniques and tricks, experiment with the latest products on the market, and learn fast and more accurate ways to piece. Why do something the hard way when there's a new process that's easier and looks just as good?

As your teacher, I focus on these new and speedy methods. I adapt instruction to the skill level and needs of my students, and make the learning process fun and memorable for everyone. I'd describe myself as a patient optimist, pointing out the good in everyone's work, sharing insights so class members learn from each other - all in a very positive atmosphere. Students leave class with new knowledge and friendships, feeling energized and empowered. Class is educational and FUN!

 

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Upcoming Quilt Shows & Events

 

Ongoing

Summer session of classes - classes and one-day workshops held at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts Sponsored by Arts Alliance

 

Ongoing from June thru September

ArtWalk I and II - art displayed at many busineses throughout Sandpoint, Idaho

Sponsored by POAC (Pend Oreille Arts Council)

 

October 15, 16, 17

Washington State Quilter's Quilt Show - at the Spkane County Fair & Expo Center. Featured quilter, vendors, demos and presentations. See this website for more info: wsqspokane.org . 

Arts Alliance of Sandpoint, Idaho

The Arts Alliance has a mission to stimulate, enhance and develop the arts in northern Idaho. They offer art classes by experienced art professionals for youth and adults. They have compiled an Artist Resource Directory of local and regional artists, and coordinate a variety of events to promote the arts, in addition to classes. Read more about Arts Alliance here.

 

Idaho Commission on the Arts, Arts Education Program

School teachers wanting to include more arts into their regular curriculum, this is for you. I am a Teaching Artist with this organization, and am proud to bring quilting and fabric art to the classroom. Ask me what I can do to help write a grant proposal to bring art into your school!

To quote Program Director, Ruth Piispanen, "The Idaho Commission on the Arts is committed to providing a system for artists and teachers to work together to explore how to use the arts to achieve learning goals, carry out projects that excite imaginations, foster creativity, and emphasize quality." See more about the Idaho Commission on the Arts here.

 

Pend Oreille Arts Council (POAC) of Sandpoint, Idaho

POAC has rotating shows of art in all mediums at different businesses and galleries throughout town year round. Shows are by individual artists or local groups, and they change about every two months. My quilts are often included in these displays. Two of the bigger events sponsored by POAC are the Artwalk exhibitions in June, July, and August, and the annual Arts & Crafts Show at City Beach. Read more about POAC here.