Earth, sky, bark and leaves are the elements of the landscape that will be explored in this 4 week art quilting course.

This class is designed for you to explore your creative side. You will not be taught to  reproduce the class sample, but rather teach you the methods necessary for creating your own art quilt with strata and trees.

Techniques covered:
-Creating strata that allows for plenty of exploration of texture, value, perspective, and techniques
 used to create visual drama.
-Create bark with ragged edged applique and leaves with layers and cutaways.
-Expand your machine quilting horizons, using stitching to enhance your piece. See what
 straight stitches can do and and discover free motion options
- Learn fabric framing options or choose to bind and hang using traditional methods.

Class Runs Thursday Evenings from Sept 26 - Oct 24th

This class begins with a shorter introductory class on Sept 26th which will run from 6:30 to 7:30pm in which participants will be introduced to the quilting sample (27" X 18"). Fabric options and requirements, as well as supplies will also be discussed. 


Four classes Thursday night, 2 hour classes from 6:30pm - 8:30pm will run Oct 3,10,17 & 24thPrerequites: Sewing machine in good working order with a free motion foot and an adventurous
spirit.

Maximum class size = 7 participants
Fee:$85.00
Supplies not included. 

Contact Darlene Friesen to register
http://darlenefriesen.com/

What: Writing Workshop
When: Saturday, Sept 21st, 9AM to Noon
Where: ART HOUSE (next door to gallery)
Details: Writing for the Internet or the computer screen is far different than writing for print.  With award-winning writer/mentor Darcy Nybo, learn how to grab someone's attention, keep it and make them want to stay and read more about your art.  Learn the psychology behind a well-balanced page and "The 10+10 Process" of discovering your marketing/sales buzzwords and your market's corresponding emotional trigger words.  Learn how to identify your demographic, and subsequently write directly to them.  Sign up at alwayswrite.ca/writing_classes or contact Darcy at [email protected] or (250) 869-5911.
Cost: $38
Pictured: The Ventruvian Man (1490) da Vinci; Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice

What: Three-Part Text Art Workshop
When: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30; Sept 17, Sept 24, Oct 1
Where: ART HOUSE (next door to gallery)
Details: With award-winning writer/mentor Darcy Nybo, in this three-part workshop you'll learn about text art and how to write the content of text art.  Attendees will then create their own artwork with their text, which will be displayed in the gallery's new ARThaus, opening Oct 4th.  Darcy will show you examples of successful text art, will help you write the written content of your work, and then work with you to create your text art in your chosen medium (painting, sculptural, whatever you excel in) for ARThaus.  This three-part workshop is limited to 12 attendees.  Sign up at alwayswrite.ca/writing_classes or contact Darcy at [email protected] or (250) 869-5911.
Cost: $89 (+ your own materials)
Pictured: Drowning Girl  (1963) Roy Lichtenstein; MoMA, NYC