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10381 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 • 703-273-6937 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5, Thursday 10-8, Sunday 12-5 |
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Classes on this page include art quilt classes, art quilt toolbox classes, special summer events and classes, and ongoing activities.
Special Events & Classes
Camp Sew Fun Our annual Kid's Camp is open to children, ages 9 and up. A simple quilt project will be sewn by machine. Class is limited to 8 students. Ask or click here for supply list. Snacks provided. *Sewing machine required (MUST know how to operate). Students not picked up in a timely manner will be assessed a fee. 5 sessions, $125 Monday through Friday 10-12:30 - July 28 to August 1 Ages 9-up........Instructor, Leslie Pfeifer
Summer Quilt Camp Camp is something we often looked forward to as children, so why shouldn't we have a similar experience as adults? We have a lot of fun and accomplish some good work at the same time. You may bring a project from home or make the optional class project. Instructor will teach from 10am to 2pm, but students may stay and sew until the shop closes if you choose. Limited to 8 students. Ask for supply list. Bring bag lunch. 5 sessions, $150 Monday through Friday 10am-2pm - August 18 to 22 All levels........Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
Summer Quilt-In Join us for a weekend of sewing (no cooking). You may bring whatever you are working on or start a new project. A light lunch will be provided on Saturday, and on Sunday morning, we'll get you going with brunch, all included. Take advantage of this enjoyable opportunity for you to meet friends, sew, sew, sew, and have some fun. Ask for supply list. 2 sessions, $120 Saturday, August 16, 10am-6pm/Sunday, August 17, 11am-5 pm All levels........Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
Sunday School/Monday School With an instructor available to answer any and all questions about your special project, students should expect help completing unfinished projects as well as new ones. Learn from other students as they work through decisions and technical problems. Everyone participates in the process with the support of new friends. Membership for six months, $72 (Pro-rated if joining late) Sundays 11:30am-2pm OR 2:30-5pm - July 13, August 10, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 Mondays 9:30am-noon OR 12:30-3pm - July 7, August 11, September 8, September 29, November 3, December 1 All levels........Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
The Big Mystery Weekend Are you ready for some fun? As you work through the multiple steps, the quilt will slowly evolve until the mystery is solved. Learn new skills and watch all the possibilities develop as everyone works in their own palette. Come and have a great time. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine required. 2 session plus orientation, $120 Orientation: Saturday, 10-11am, May 31 Class times: Saturday, 10am-6pm, June 21; Sunday, 11am-5pm, June 22 All levels........Instructor, Lesly-Claire Greenberg
Art Quilt Study Group Series This group of classes is dedicated to everyone who has an interest in the composition and construction of art quilts. You do not have to be an "art quilter" to join, just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with new techniques and materials. The classes are sequential, but the numbers do not designate skill level. Please come, have fun, and challenge yourself to explore some new ideas.
Art Quilt 102
Continue exploring art quilt basics through the study
of color and color schemes. This is a continuation of Art Quilt 101,
which is a pre-requisite for this class. No supply list. Saturdays 1:30 to 3:30 - July 19, August 2, September 6, October 4 Intermediate.......Instructor, Cyndi Souder
Art Quilt 103 In this class, students will learn to push their boundaries and work outside their comfort zones. We'll explore the use of unconventional materials and challenge ourselves to create new and individual styles. This is a continuation of Art Quilt 102, which is a pre-requisite for this class. No supply list. 4 sessions, $56 Saturdays 10-noon - May 3, June 7, July 19, August 2 Advanced........Instructor, Cyndi Souder
Art Quilt 201 Do you feel as though you missed some art training that would benefit you in your journey as an art quilter? In AQ201, we'll explore artful topics as we work through visual exercises. This is a continuation of Art Quilt 104, which is a pre-requisite for this class. Ask or click here for the supply list. 4 sessions, $56 Wednesdays 7-9 pm - July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1 Advanced........Instructor, Cyndi Souder
*NEW*Art Quilt 202 Explore more artful topics with an emphasis on how to merge visual exercises with art quilting. This is a continuation of Art Quilt 201, which is a pre-requisite for this class. Ask or click here for the supply list. 4 session, $56 Wednesdays 10-noon - June 4, July 9, August 13, September 10 Advanced........Instructor, Cyndi Souder
Art Quilt Toolbox Series Open to all, but geared toward art quilters, students will investigate specific techniques you can incorporate directly into your fiber art. Sign up for one session or whole series. 1 session, $27; 2 sessions, $50; 3 sessions, $72 (to get the discount, you must sign up for all of your choices at once). All levels........Instructor, Cyndi Souder
*NEW*Finishing Techniques for Art Quilters Are you tired of using traditional bindings on your art quilts? This workshop will present you with finishing options including facings, the "escape hatch finish," and fused bindings. Ask or click here for the supply list. Friday, May 16th, 10-1
Tsukineko Ink Basics Sure, they look like fun, but what can you do with them? This introductory class will cover how to apply these versatile inks with brushes and Fantastix applicators. We'll also discuss how to showcase your work and how to use the inks for more subtle effects. Useful for traditional and art quilters. Ask or click here for the supply list. Supplies will be available at the Quilt Patch. Friday, June 13th, 10-1
No Toolbox Class in July 2008
*NEW*All About Angelina Angelina fibers are so pretty, but how do you use them? In this technique class, we'll explore the basics of mixing and bonding Angelina fibers and learn to emboss the Angelina sheets we create. We'll also discuss how to use the fibers and how to embellish them for a variety of applications. Check back for the supply list. Supplies will be available at the Quilt Patch. Friday, August 8th, 10-1
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