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WORKSHOPS
Contact Information:
Sue Dennis
bsdennis@bigpond.com
31 Shelley St
Sunnybank QLD
Australia 4109
www.suedennis.com
+61 7 33454994
Workshops:
Art Quilt Basics
2 days
Beginners & intermediate
Have you wanted to create a contemporary art quilt but didn't know where to start? This workshop introduces you to three main components- colour, design and stitch. You will work with simple repeated shapes, fusible web, direct machine applique and quilting to make a small wall quilt. Take your first steps on a journey of discovery. This is a very popular class encouraging individual design, assisted by the tutor.
Wholly Holes and Other Explorations
2 days
Suitable for those familiar with free motion stitching
A class for the adventurous as we chart new territory and create fabric, machine stitched from holes, on a soluble base, rub objects with oil sticks, print and use angelina fibres and paint in our work. Small pieces are worked on and there is an opportunity to design a larger piece. A class to explore and play with paint, thread and machine quilting. Materials fee applies.
Leaf It Alone
1 day
Suitable for beginners & intermediate
Let nature provide the inspiration for our fabric printing. Using various
leaves from your local area and textile paint we will experiment and print
onto our base fabric creating individual cloth. Students will learn a simple
printing technique with enormous potential. A pattern is given to make a
small quilt approximately 60cm W x 45cm L [24in W x 18in L]. Class samples
show individual leaf prints but multiple colours and leaf types can be
printed together. Fabric kit available for purchase but not mandatory.
Dogs Down
1 day
Beginners and anyone wanting to go beyond just stippling
Contrary to the title this workshop is not about dog obedience! DOGS DOWN is an introductory class designed for anyone wanting to learn the secrets of
innovative free-motion quilting. Get started with free motion quilting
[without a walking foot] and open the door of possibilities. Enjoy greater
creative use of a basic sewing machine for quilting, textile art or
garments. Machine writing is also covered.
Bag Envy
2 days
Beginners & intermediate
Approximately 44cmW x 35cmL
"Where did you get that great bag?" people will ask, when you step out with
your colourful bag. Let award-winning quilt artist Sue Dennis show you how
to combine printed fabric motifs, machine stitching and couched threads to
create an unique bag, large enough for Guild meeting necessities. After this
workshop get ready to be the envy of your friends!
Lectures:
Outback Travels with my Sewing Machine
1 hour lecture with slides
The work of her geologist husband has taken Sue and her sewing machine to
remote corners of Australia and the island of Sardinia, Italy. Let Sue take
you on a journey through the beautiful scenery off the beaten track, of the
Australian outback and see the quilts it has inspired.
Finding Inspiration
1 hour lecture with slides
Where can we find inspiration for an original quilt design? The creative
process is highly individual and at times unfathomable. But starting with
her early work to the present, Sue will share insights into her sources of
inspiration and importantly give tips to help you find your inspiration.
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