Valerie will be returning to QSDS during the second week of QSDS. She is the author of
“Art Quilt Maps: Capture a Sense of Place With Fiber Collage.”
There is so much to learn from her! Valerie’s five-day class is “Light & Lacy.” The focus
will be on incorporating translucent or transparent materials with more traditional
opaque fabrics. Have you ever thought about adding organdy, chiffon, or netting to your
work? This is your chance.
Are you one of the many quilters and fiber artists who have bought a cutting machine, or
are considering doing so? Valerie uses one to create her art. She will be ready to
help you understand the technicalities, as well as the specialty fabrics used, such as
Lutrador and Evalon. Your subject matter has no limits and could include florals,
abstracts or map-like imagery. Valerie brings a lot of already-cut-out shapes for
students—doesn’t this look inviting??
On the final weekend of QSDS, add some surface design skills to your repertoire while
creating a small “Monoprinted Map Collage.” Valerie will show you how to work with
paints and a Gel Plate to print the background. Then everyone will have fun adding
some of her cut-out shapes with hand embroidery. Best of all, you don’t need your
sewing machine for this class.
To see more of Valerie’s work and read all the details, go to:
