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Instructed by award winning art quilter and fiber artist Carole Gary Staples. In this class students will learn to make two unique art quilts using two different methods. Students will learn finishing techniques such as how to sandwiching & binding.
Ages 12 – Adult. Instructor: Carole Gary Staples.
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Dates: September 28 /// October 5, 12, 19, 26 /// November 2, 9, 16
Instructed by award winning art quilter and fiber artist Carole Gary Staples. In this class students will learn to make two unique art quilts using two different methods.
1. Using freezer paper patterns and piecing
First students will learn to trace patterns on freezer paper, divide them into sections and mark, apply to fabric, cut out pieces and sew them together.
2. Raw edge appliqué on a pieced back ground
Second students will learn to apply fusible webbing to the back of fabric and cut out images and apply them using various methods to sew them down to pieced (sewn) background.
Students will learn finishing techniques such as how to sandwich and bind the quilt, as well as make a label.
Materials list:
Sewing machine
Thread
Scissors
Pins
Freezer paper
Cutting mat
Cotton quilting fabric
Colored Sharpies
Iron
Wonder Under
All participants need to complete and submit an Emergency Contact and Photo Release. Completed forms can be emailed to bethany@kennedyarts.org or dropped off in-person at KHAC.
COVID-19 Health & Safety: We are excited to offer in-person classes this fall, and are committed to the health and well being of our community. Our COVID safety plan includes small group sizes, socially distant spacing, masks required, HEPA air purifiers, and frequent sanitizing. KHAC will also reserve the option to transition classes to an online format if circumstances further threaten our community’s health and safety.
ADMISSION INFO
Tuition:$160 or sliding scale (as low as $16)
Register by September 2 to receive our Early-Bird Discount of 10% off tuition. Use promotion code FALL2021 at checkout. *Early Bird promotion may not be combined with sliding scale tuition rates.
SLIDING SCALE: Kennedy Heights Arts Center strives to make arts accessible to everyone. Sliding scale fees available for those in financial need. Click here to download an application. Completed applications can be emailed to bethany@kennedyarts.org or dropped off in-person at KHAC.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Tuition is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another course if the student withdraws at least five days prior to the beginning of the course.
