QBL2 FIBER ART WORKSHOPS 2009

Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn, NY

KERR GRABOWSKI       Sept 11-13

ROSALIE DACE             Sept 11-13

MARSHA McCLOSKEY   Oct 30-Nov 1

HOLLIE HELLER             Oct 30-Nov 1

BILL KERR                      Nov 6-8

BETSY HERSHBERG         Nov 6-8

ELIZABETH BUSCH          Nov 13-15

CHER BENDA                 Nov 13-15

Deconstructing the Screen & the Image Kerr Grabowski

3 days (9/11 - 9/13) - Beginner to Intermediate

This workshop focuses on exploring Screen Printing as an intuitive, painterly, nontraditional process. Working with fiber reactive dyes and a variety of creative approaches, discover the infinite variations of texture and personal expression possible via Deconstructed Screen Printing and Polychromatic Printing. Expect to come away with a personal rather than technique based form of expression. The screen printing techniques shown are applicable to most dyes, including disperse. In addition to dye recipes and instructions, handouts will include how to choose screens, squeegees, making portable print tables and steamers.

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Supply Fee:  $40

Signs and Symbols Rosalie Dace

3 days (9/11 - 9/13)- Intermediate

Have you ever wanted to create more personal meaning in your work but not known how to incorporate it in your work? This class will help you develop your own uniquely personal imagery as you investigate centuries-old signs and symbols. After discussing a variety of signs and symbols and discovering their fascinating cultural significance and historical secrets, you will be guided in designing motifs that reflect your own personal style in making a personal quilt or banner. You may choose to work by hand and /or machine, and have the option of embellishing your signature work with beads and stitchery. Emphasis will be on developing a personal design language and visual imagery while using sound design principles.

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Feathered Star Medallion Quilt Marsha McCloskey

3 Days (10/30 - 11/1) - Intermediate

Piece a Feathered Star block and surround it with pieced borders. Marsha's progressive lessons lead you through all the drafting, designing and sewing steps necessary to make a marvelous Feathered Star Medallion wall hanging or bed quilt top. Rotary cutting, bias-strip piecing, and machine techniques will be combined to produce accurate results.

• Day One: Getting started with drafting and design of Feathered Stars.

Bias-strip piecing method will be used to begin to piece the small feather triangles.

• Day Two: Rotary cutting and machine-piecing the Feathered Star

• Day Three: Drafting and designing Pieced Borders

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Surface Design, Photo Transfers & Collage w/Paper & Fabric Hollie Heller

3 says (10/30 - 11/1) - All Levels

This workshop will offer artists experimental approaches to combining paper, fabric and photography with collage. We will begin with producing a variety of patterned and layered papers using Surface Design techniques that are commonly applied to fabric such as batik, shibori, application of dyes and discharge, printing and stamping. The incorporation of a variety of photo transfer techniques on paper and fabric utilizing an ink jet printer will enable the inclusion of photographic imagery. Students will be introduced to processes such as folding saturated transparent papers and fabrics that have been immersed in a stiffening agent to create beautiful individual “design packages” that can be combined together in a variety of innovative ways.

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Supply Fee:  $20

The Luminous Quilt Bill Kerr

3 Days (11/6 - 11/8) - All levels with knowledge of machine sewing

Creating quilts with luminosity is a challenge to even the most experienced quilt maker. This class explores value and its role in quilt design. You will complete individual explorations and work toward designing your own luminous quilt.

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Just Bead It Betsy Hershberg
3 Days (11/6 - 11/8) - Advanced Beginners

Knitting students who are at least advanced beginners (able to easily knit, purl, cast on and bind off) will begin an exploration of the world of endless possibilities available when you combine knitted fiber and beads. While surface embellishment is all the current “rage” in fashion and design, beaded knitting, in many shapes and forms, has been around for centuries. We’ll look at bead knitting history and the myriad of fibers, beads and tools available. We’ll make a bead-knitted sampler which will to take home as a resource for future projects. We’ll play with more advanced bead knitting techniques for edges and embellishment, fringing and finishing and maybe even an occasional UBO - unidentified, beaded object! Along the way we’ll use some of these techniques to create wonderful bead knitted jewelry. Throughout, as we work, we’ll explore the often misunderstood notion of “inspiration.” And oh yes……we’ll have lots of fun!

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Supply Fee:  $35

Session IV: Nov. 13-15, 2009, Friday - Sunday, 9am-12pm & 1:30-4:30pm

Nuno Collage Cher Benda
3 Days (11/13 - 11/15) - All levels

This version of Nuno felt introduces a layered textile. Incorporating multiple weaves with diverse characteristics and the great bonus of recycling those pre-loved or salvaged (old or new) fabrics, participants will transform a sheer base weave with merino wool fibers into a colorful, lightweight nuno felt suitable for wearables in all seasons, for Interiors (exciting window or doorway designs) or for purely Visual Art.

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Supply Fee:  $40

To register for QBL2, please complete the online form by clicking on the Sign Up for Class icon or download, complete & return the registration form to the Art Center at 205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021. All QBL2 classes take place at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, located at 205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021. 

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Cost

Tuition is $295 per class plus a $5 QBL2 Equipment Fee. Additional supply fees may apply. Information regarding supply fees will be published as soon as it is available. A non-refundable deposit of $75 per class is required to register. Final payments are due 45 days before class start date. No refunds after this date. Registrations within 45 days of class start date must be paid in full.

Class Supply List & Material Fees

Supply list will be posted as soon as possible along with the class description. Additional material fees may apply and will be paid directly to the teacher.

Lodging

Hotel accomodations will be available at the Inn at the Finger Lakes for class participants. The Inn at the Finger Lakes is conveniently located in downtown Auburn, less than one mile from the Art Center. Special reduced rates of $79.99 for a single, $89.99 for a double or $109.99 for a suite will be available for workshop participants so please be sure to mention QBL2 when making your reservations. To reserve your room, call the Inn at the Finger Lakes today at (315)253-5000.

Meals

QBL2 students may choose to purchase our LUNCH meal plan which will include a variety of sandwiches including a vegetarian option, salad and fruit each day along with beverages and snacks for $40 per person, per class. This plan is optional. All students will also have use of the Art Center's full kitchen, however refrigerator space is limited.

Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable deposit of $75 per class is required to register.  The balance due for each class must be paid 45 days before the start date of that class.  No refunds will be given after this date.  All cancellations made within 45 days of the class start date are not refundable for any reason.  Class fees are transferable to another student of your choice.  Cancellations must be made in writing or email and received no later than 45 days before the class start date to qualify for a refund.  We encourage you to contact your travel agent regarding travel cancellation insurance.