Quick strip piecing
Cosabeth Parriaud teaches how to insert fabric strips and patchwork pieces into square or rectangular blocks without using templates. This fast and creative technique allows participants to create a contemporary quilt or wall hanging with a strong graphic effect. The machine-based technique is simple and suitable for beginners.
The Solar City
Galla offers to create this composition together during the workshop. Imagination, freedom, and creativity are at the heart of the process. Each participant produces a unique piece composed of around forty elements. This highly stimulating activity allows participants to learn a great deal. They create a harmonious composition using vibrant fabrics and the fundamental principles […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Quilt on a Home Machine!
Irina Malyukova offers, in this workshop, an introduction to free-motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine, demonstrating that it is approachable, achievable, and enjoyable. Designed as a starting point, the class builds confidence through practical guidance and hands-on exercises. Drawing on her experience, she covers the essentials for getting started successfully, including necessary supplies, presser […]
Bird
Marina Landi teaches how to represent images using printed fabrics, with a focus on light and shadow.
Enchanted Awakening
Ana Paula Brasil offers an inspiring and immersive workshop where participants learn how to incorporate meaningful elements into a self-portrait, transforming it into an enchanted forest vision. She shares a unique technique she has developed, enabling the creation of a high-quality self-portrait in optimizing time without compromising excellence. Participants also explore mobile photo editing apps, […]
Impressions on Cloth: Printing with Tetra-Pak, Collagraph and Handmade Stamps
Annabel Pattullo introduces three accessible and experimental printmaking techniques adapted for textiles: Tetra Pak etching, collagraph, and handmade stamps using Speedy Carve. The workshop focuses on texture, mark-making, and layering, encouraging playful experimentation and the development of a personal visual language.
Minimal Improv
Ashelyn Downs offers a workshop designed for participants with advanced beginner to intermediate piecing skills. Participants learn tips and strategies for creating successful projects while exploring the concept of “piecing with purpose,” using intentional fabric choices rather than scraps, an approach often associated with improv quilting. Guided by their fabric selections, they are encouraged to […]