So I'm going to bite the bullet and take two classes at VCU this fall:
Topics: Quiltmaking: Arts, Narrative and Image
This class offers an intensive study of contemporary quilting techniques including piecing, applique, surface embellishment, and machine quilting. This course may be repeated for credit with the understanding that students undertake increasingly advanced projects. Emphasis will be on content, narrative, and idea development in both flat and 3D work. Students will develop a historical understanding of quilting as both a functional and an artistic medium as well as foster a critical approach to pattern, form, and narrative.
Mixed Media: Book Arts
This class will explore the many approaches to creating one-of-a-kind books. Students will be free to experiment with the concept of bookmaking, to incorporate personal artistic styles and journaling possibilities into the book format and to use a wide variety of usual and unusual materials. Prior bookmaking experience is not necessary.
I'm psyched to be in more studio classes!
I took a 10-day summer class in June/July that was intense!
Topics: Surface Design
This intensive, focused class examines the use of dyes and pigments as surface design materials. Using a combination of drawing, printmaking, painting and monotype techniques, students will learn the basics of fabric design. Various aspects of design, color, pattern making, presentation and narrative will be examined with an emphasis on idea development. These dyes are colorfast, permanent and yield incredible color. Students will produce samples and lengths of finished fabric; those interested in repeating the class will be expected to work at an advanced level and produce several finished projects. No previous dyeing or painting experience is necessary.
If I didn't like the material and process so much, I would have hated the pace. Here are some pics of the outcome...
Thanks for looking!
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