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Summer Textile Classes with Julia E. Pfaff

Contemporary Mosaic Piecing for Quilting

Wednesdays, Jun 29–Jul 20, 10 am–1 pm (4 sessions)
This fast-paced class explores a spontaneous approach to traditional quilting with an emphasis on contemporary design.  Students will learn a new way to piece together quilt blocks and to create a unique arrangement of blocks. Using rotary cutting and machine piecing, students will make pillow tops or begin a quilt top. This is a great way to use scraps from other projects. Pieces will not be quilted during class, but the instructor will discuss options for students’ individual projects.
$140 (VMFA members $120)

http://vmfa.museum/studio-school/art-classes/design-mixed-media-classes/

VMFA Studio School

Shibori Basics Workshop

Sat & Sun, Jun 25 & 26, 10 am–4 pm (2 sessions)
This workshop teaches the fundamentals of fabric pattern dyeing using an updated method of the ancient Japanese tradition of Shibori (tie-dye). Students will use fiber-reactive dyes to add color to white fabric and a discharge chemical to remove color from previously dyed fabric. This high-energy workshop yields great immediate results. Completed fabrics are great for quilting, home decorating, and making one-of-a-kind wearables. A lab fee of $20, payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop, includes dyes, two silk scarves, and cotton fabric. Other scarves are available for purchase.
$140 (VMFA members $120)

http://vmfa.museum/studio-school/art-classes/design-mixed-media-classes/

VMFA Studio School

Foundation Quilting  - A Contemporary Approach

Tues  6:30pm-9:00pm,  June 28 - July 19 (4 Sessions)

In this fast moving class, students will learn a quick contemporary construction technique guaranteed to expand their quilting horizons. Foundation quilting yields immediate finished results by combining piecing and quilting. A materials list will be sent prior to the first class for students to purchase or bring necessary supplies.

All Levels    $120.00

http://www.ssreg.com/visualarts/classes/classes.asp?catID=5017&pcatID=4896

Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Low –Tech Fabric Printing

Sat, Sun, July 9 - July 10  Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm,  (2 Sessions)

In this hands on, fast paced class, students will create beautiful patterns on fabric using reactive dyes.  This class focuses on a free approach to fabric design using stencils, found objects, and simple tools. This is a class for those who enjoy experimentation and working with the unpredictable. All materials are provided. A lunch break will be provided on Saturday; students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.

All Levels    $135.00

http://www.ssreg.com/visualarts/classes/classes.asp?catID=5017&pcatID=4896

Visual Arts Center of Richmond

 



She teaches an undergraduate course Textiles for the Fashion Industry for the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Virginia Commonwealth University
http://arts.vcu.edu/fashion/