Summer
Seminar June 23-27, 2007
Presented by North Suburban NeedleArts Guild
We are proud to announce our programs for the Summer Seminar 2007. We have three distinguished teachers, offering a variety of classes. Listed below are our guest teachers and a brief description of the classes offered. We are once again thrilled to announce the facility for our 2007 Summer Seminar will be at Techy Towers in Northbrook. The facility provides classrooms, overnight accommodations and food service so we can avoid all those outside distractions for the duration of our class.
Robin Atkins (www.robinatkins.com)
Improvisational Bead Embroidery - 2 Day workshop
Learn all of the basic techniques for sewing beads on fabric, including high relief and textural variations, edging stitches and fringing techniques. Practice each of the stitches, and make a stitch sampler, similar to the one shown above for the 1 day techniques class. Then, begin to work on a small piece of bead embroidery, which can be made into a pouch, appliqued on a large bag, framed, sewn into a quilt, or one of many other possibilities. Throughout the two days, I will be teaching how to work improvisationally, without a plan or drawing, in a way that is fun and very empowering! Supply list
Bead Embellished "Spirit Doll" - 1 day workshop
"Spirit dolls" bring luck, joy, love, good health, and prosperity to their owners. During this workshop, you will make your own "spirit doll" to hang in your car, give to a friend, celebrate an occasion, display on your Christmas tree, or guide you through a current issue in your life. In the process you will learn several edge, fringe, and bead embroidery techniques, plus some basics of doll construction. Doll pattern provided.
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Woven Treasure Necklace - 2 day workshop
Learn a wonderful, flexible technique for making necklaces and bracelets using a figure-eight finger weaving for the foundation. It's a fabulous showcase for one-of-a-kind beads, charms, bits and pieces - treasures in your collection. In addition to the basic weaving techniques, you will learn many methods for attaching beads and other treasures to achieve the look you want, be it contemporary, ethnic, even high fashion. Although most students who choose to make a necklace probably won't complete their project, excellent finishing instructions are included in the handout and will be demonstrated as well. You can easily complete a bracelet in this two day workshop. Supply List
Ann Johnston (www.annjohnston.net)
Layers of Colors With Water Soluble Resist - 5 days
This class concentrates on the variables possible when fabric is dyed in layers, both wet and dry surfaces and thick and thin colors. Students will try all the possibilities and learn how to decide which approach to take andwhich recipe to use to get their desired results. Each piece of fabric will be dyed several times at least, including students' own previously dyed fabric brought to class. As many surface application techniques as possible will be demonstrated, but students will chose their own focus, subject, design, colors. Water soluble resists will be demonstrated, explained and available for students to use in class. Supply list
Mary Ray (www.maryraydesigns.com)
A Perfect Little Purse - 2 Days
Create a charming little bag, that's perfect for evening or daytime, by starting with a rectangle and using collage piecing and machine quilting. Embellish with beads or machine embroidery. It's a great project for beginners as well as seasoned sewers. Purses are all the rage and they're easy to make and personalize with your favorite pockets, compartments, and details. In this class you'll make a charming little bag, that's perfect for evening or daytime, by starting with a rectangle and using collage piecing and machine quilting. Embellish with beads or machine embroidery. It's a great project for beginners as well as seasoned sewers.
Start with a Rectangle - 3 Days
Learn to design and sew a stylish garment without using a pattern. In this class, you'll make a vest by starting with a rectangle and shaping it to fit. Whether you choose to make a garment that's pieced and quilted or a single layer, you'll learn lots of construction techniques and wonderful finishing details. The vest is based on three rectangles completely finished around the edges, then seamed together at the shoulders and sides. The garment is uncomplicated and easy to sew - ideal for the novice garment maker - but there are options for finishes and details to appeal to the more experienced sewer as well. If you're a hand weaver, this is the perfect garment for your beautiful fabric. Underarm bust darts and optional tucks, pleats, or gathers at the waist establish the fit. If you prefer a relaxed, easy fit - you can do that, too. You'll learn to design skirts using the "rectangle" approach as well.