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WORKSHOPS

 

Smoky Mountain Classes 2011

This year we will be having some exciting classes that will be taught by nationally and regionally recognized teachers. Each class will be limited to twenty participants. You can register for classes by emailing Ann Rushing rushing@chartertn.net or sign up for any class at the meetings. The supply list for each class will be provided upon payment of class fee. Workshop fees are due when you sign up for classes. Checks should be made out to Smoky Mountain Quilters. If spaces are available, class information will be provided to outside guilds 30 days prior to the class date. Unless otherwise noted, all classes will be in the Top Brass Room in the Holiday Inn-Cedar Bluff. Lunch is included for workshops scheduled for 6 hours or more.

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! Do you want to teach a class? A requirements sheet can be downloaded here.

 

Schedule

Jan 31 - Feb 4 2011 Paula Nadelstern

June 8, 2011

9a - 4p

$60.00

 

FEARLESS FABRIC PAINTING with Karen Pharr

Want to leant to create your own fabric? This hands-on workshop will teach you to create color and designs on fabric with textile paints so you can have what you want, when you want it. Learn batiking, printing and creating perfect fabrics. Karen will provide paints for the class.

Aug 6, 2011

9a - 12p

$25.00

BINDING AND FINISHING WORKSHOP with Tone Haugen-Cogburn

This is a hands-on workshop where you will learn to cut and sew straight and bias binding, which can be used to finish quilts and clothing. This workshop will take you through the steps to square up and block a quilt, apply binding easily and do mitered corners. In addition you'll learn some great timesaving tips. We will work on samples in class, but bring quilts ready for finishing and we will discuss how you can choose the right fabric and binding to finish.

Oct 22, 2011

9a - 4p

$60.00 + $8.00 kit (includes pattern)

A TOUCH OF CLASS: Handquilting with Linda Roy

This is a TECHNIQUE class (vs. a make-it-n-take-it project). The techniques covered will be: Stuffed Trapunto, Corded Trapunto, Ruched Flower and Stipple Quilting. These techniques may be used to add another dimension to pieced or applique work. Time permitting , we will work on tips for more even hand quilting stitch including stipple work.