I now have a workshop available in which I will show you the techniques needed to accomplish the free motion machine embroidery. This technique can be used to re-create photos into amazing thread paintings. This picture of Esmerelda is done all in thread!
1. COLORING WITH THREAD
Description: How many of you used to color when you were children? That’s what we’re doing in this workshop only we’re using a sewing machine and thread instead of crayons. I realize many of you might be thrown off by the term “thread painting”. In this workshop I will show you the techniques needed to accomplish the free motion machine embroidery as seen in the sample. With these techniques you learn how to color with thread using just a straight stitch and sometimes a zig zag stitch. It is a 2 day workshop and you will need to bring some basic sewing supplies. I will send you the supply list once your fee is paid. All of your patterns are included in the fee.
This workshop is an opportunity for students to learn how to use photographs in a professional approach to art quilts. The focus is on using thread to cover a photograph printed on fabric. Each photograph will be covered in a variety of thread, creating a realistic image. Learn to use value and color to make your quilts exciting and dramatic. Create rich, complex compositions from this inventive perspective and use of shading and blending.
The workshop is a technique workshop and not a finished project workshop although it would be possible for someone to finish the design in 2 days –just not the quilting, binding, etc. We will discuss those parts of it during the class. I would also encourage the students to bring a photo of something that they would like to stitch out and we can look at them and discuss them. But that would not be mandatory nor would we have time to do everyone’s photo.
Fee: $150 per student with a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 20 students.
2. LECTURE
Description: My journey as an artist is full of twists and turns. Techniques and styles change through inspiration, influence of various teachers and experience. I will be speaking about this process and showing images portraying the evolution of my work through quilt displays and/or video demonstrations
Fee: $350.00 for this lecture.
For more information please contact me using the contact form on my website.
3. BEGINNING QUILT PIECING
Description: This is a 4 day class in which I will show you how to piece a small wall hanging size quilt top from what supplies you need to how to piece several different patterns with which you can make endless numbers of quilts. Some of those designs include half square triangles, nine patches, four patches, flying geese and many more. The class is both lecture and hands on. The classes can be scheduled with options – one class a week, 2 classes a week or all 4 classes in one week – depending on your location, etc. Once you have registered I will send you a supply list.
Fee: $125 and includes the pattern. Fee must be paid in advance to reserve your space. Minimum of 3 students. Maximum of 12 students so be sure to sign up early.
For more information please contact me using the contact form on my website.
4. BEGINNING FREE MOTION QUILTING
Description: This is a 2 day class in which we will discuss many of the supplies and techniques necessary to learn some beginning basic free motion techniques in quilting. You do not need to have a quilt top already made. We will make sample quilt ‘sandwiches’ and a quilt sampler that you can keep and refer back to later on. We can schedule the 2 day class however you would like – 2 days in one week or 1 day for 2 weeks – in order to fit your schedule.
Fee: $125 and that includes your pattern. You will need to bring some basic sewing supplies.
5. BEGINNING FOUNDATION PAPER PIECING
Don’t get discouraged or not even try to make certain quilt patterns because of the intense points that are in them. In this class I will show you some basic techniques for paper piecing with your machine and you will be able to make the swirling stars pictured above. It truly is not difficult and I think you will enjoy the technique. It is a two day class from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Cost is $150 and includes pattern. Fee must be paid in advance to reserve your space. Maximum of 12 students.
THIS CLASS IS AVAILABLE AS AN ON DEMAND CLASS!!
If you can’t make it to a class in person or would prefer to work at home alone here is your chance!! I have this class available on demand. You have 24/7 access to the videos for as long as you need them. Here is the link to the class: https://jan-holzbauer.newzenler.com/
For more information please contact me using the contact form on my website
I am an Oklahoma fiber artist who enjoys both traditional and contemporary quilt designs. Please take time to visit my shop to view my other works, visit my on demand classes at https://jan-holzbauer.newzenler.com/ or contact me with questions. I teach locally, exhibit locally and nationally and am open to commissions.