Art quilting and fibre art retreats
October 17 & 18, 2012 Shine, Shimmer and Luminesence
In this 2 day workshop with Susan students will explore some of the creative ways to incorporate shine, brilliance and shimmer into textile art. You will work with foils, metals, beads, Angelina products, glistening paints and glittery textiles to give your piece of art a spectacular look. Using a simple design of your own, students will have a chance to create a unique and stunning art quilt.
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November 6 and 7, 2012 Woodland Textures - Bark and Organics
Woodland Textures - Bark & Organics Retreat – November 6 & 7, 2012
In this two day class Susan will lead students through a study of forest textures and dimensional effects and by
hands-on methods will help everyone through the use of the many products available to create texture and organic shapes . By using contemporary and innovative machine stitching the students will create a unique forest themed art quilt that reflects organic design.
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Instructor
Susan Paynter has been exploring the quilted art form for over 10 years. A retired home economics teacher; she encourages her students to use their own designs, challenge their artistic potential and have fun with textiles. Susan has been featured in Quilting Arts Magazine for her realistic portrayal of Cedar Branches and Bark- a technique she developed over many years of study. Many of the stunning examples featured in our blog are art quilts and samples created by Susan.
Organize your own retreat:
Gather a group of friends and treat yourselves to beautiful Salt Spring Island. We require a minimum of 4 students to book a retreat for the workshops listed below, or let us develop a workshop for your group geared to your interests. We can arrange for individual instruction if you are unable to gather a group of 4 students. Please contact us to discuss these options and your preferences for dates.
These courses are only available on Salt Spring Island. We have access to several venues for the classes depending on the size of your group. The shop is full of unusual products, books and fibre art samples all geared to provide inspiration and instruction.
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Underwater scene- organic shapes
Learn how to create organic shapes using products such as lutradur, tyvek, silk fibres and water soluble stabilizers. Assemble these shapes into a collage based on an underwater theme, with the addition of embellishments for those final details. Susan Paynter will assist students in the design principals necessary to create a lovely composition.
View more underwater images on our blog
Woodland Textures - Bark & Organics
Study the texture of bark and organic shapes through a series of excercises using products such as Lutradur, tyvek, felt, painted fibres and water soluble stabilizers. Students will produce organic shapes, forest textures, natural surfaces and other dimensional effects. Susan will assist students in putting these textures together into a unique forest themed art quilt.
View more bark, branches and organic images on our blog
Shimmer and Luminescence
Learn how to add a little glitz to your art quilts using foils, metals, copper shim, metallic paints and glass beads. Explore ways to produce luminescence using angelina fibres, shiva paint sticks, organzas and other shimmery fibres. Students will complete a wall hanging that uses a very simple theme, but by adding embellishments, will produce a unique piece of art.
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Felted Scene Inspired by Nature
Gain an understanding on of the techniques used for making felt while creating a beautiful art wall hanging. Rachel will cover the basics of making a “wet felted” background, then add surface depth with a variety of felting techniques. This workshop will touch on felted cords and balls, needle felting and creating texture in the felting process. Open to felter’s of any level, just bring along a willingness to be creative and have fun.
View more images of felted landscapes in our blog
