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WORKSHOPS
Contact Information:
Dena Crain
P.O. Box 1141-20100
Nakuru, Kenya
+254-727-826790; +254-733-782147
dena@denacrain.com
Workshops & Lectures:
Workshops:
Except as noted below, all classes emphasize design and
introduce Dena’s own special sewing techniques for machine piecing and machine
quilting (sewing machines required). Classes marked with an asterisk (*) are available online at Quilt University (www.quiltuniversity.com).
 Structured Fabrics:
Stripes, Checks, and Plaids*
Build your own multicolored, textured fabric
constructions and learn how to design with them to make original works of
art. 2 days, all levels.
 Designer Pinwheels*
Four-fold rotation of a tessellated right triangle –
sounds like a mouthful, but makes interesting quilts! 2 days,
intermediate/advanced levels.
 Reflections*
Simple symmetries make beautiful art quilts; focus
on design and self-critique. 5 days,
intermediate/advanced levels.
 Problem
Solving for Quilters
Design an original art quilt using a simple and easy
to learn technique. Then learn how to
construct the design by drawing from a full repertoire of expertise. 5 days, intermediate/advanced levels.
Five Easy Pieces
Design and make an original art quilt from 5 pieces
of fabric: 5 pieces, not 5 patches. A real designer’s challenge! 2 days, intermediate/advanced levels.
 Ladders and Crystals*
Move away from the grid, work with mirror imaging
and tessellation, and make beautiful, balanced original designs, every one a
stunner! 5 days, intermediate/advanced.
Math for Quilters*
Size and draft your own blocks, change to on-point
settings, figure yardage and expenses, cost and price your work – everything
you need to know to make your own designs!
Theory and practice – no sewing, 2 days, all levels.
*Classes available online at
Quilt University(www.quiltuniversity.com).
Lectures:
“An American Art Quilter in
Africa” – Autobiographical slide lecture featuring original art quilts and the
environment from which they derive.
Combination travelogue and artistic development. 1 Hour
 
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