Fun Time teaching Stencil/screening

Pat's work

Charlie's screening

Sue's layering

Maureen's quite pleased with the added circles

Gail's quite busy

Some more of Charlie's screening



I've just begun teaching surface design on fabric at my local art association:  Island Art Association, Fernandina Beach, Florida.  Last month I shared some printmaking techniques:  making one's own stamps.  This month, it was making ones' own stencils and screen printing with them.  11 brave souls attended the morning workshop.  I learned from last month to just share a few techniques and then "let the people go."  The class was a mixture of folks:  some experienced fiber artists, some new to surface design, and those in between.  From all corners, it sounds like everyone learned something new.  I must say I enjoyed myself.  It's such a grand learning experience for me, the "teacher," to see what the folks come up with.  I think we all had fun!

Nature Printing Class Pics

Here's some of my pics of the Nature Printing Class I taught Jacksonville, Florida's Honeybee Quilt Guild mid July. I particularly love the looks of ecstasy on the faces when their prints are uncovered.
The class was a joy to teach.

Busy Summer

I taught my first adult art class - Nature Printing using leaves - to Jacksonville's Honeybee Quilt Guild. I had a ball. The gals seem quite receptive to this favorite surface design technique. I shared my way of printing leaves and let them create. I was truly inspired by their energy and creativity.

I've finished Chapter 3 of the Art Quilt Workbook. Included in the images is my pear and my rendition of my son's dog Barley. The tracing, cutting of fused fabrics, placement was all tedious but a valued technique to have in my arsenal. I have plans to do another - using a photo of my sister's beautiful eggplants. I've started my second in my "goddess" series. I was inspired by David Hockney's photo montage.

Finally, I'm quilting a scrap quilt to donate to the wounded Service folk. My local quilt guild will be sending completed quilts to Washington. Our hope is to give love and warmth to the our service personnel and to add color to the hospital atmosphere. Just a way to send my thanks to those who serve and sacrifice for our country.