Workshops
Please Note: Painting classes are messy and have specific requirements. Large sink(s) must be available for cleanup. Floors should not be carpeted. Some workshops require a sewing machine.
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Gimme Shelter – Beginner/Intermediate – 6 Hours
Ignore the quilt police while building a charming neighborhood of houses. Wildly funky or traditional, each will reflect your personality. This is a fun and relaxing workshop incorporating fused appliqué. Students should leave class with enough blocks for a small wall quilt. You can leave your machine at home, as there is no in-class sewing.
CORRECTION: Under Background, supply list should indicate 1 yard, NOT 1/2 yard of fabric if using all the same fabric for all nine blocks. My apologies for any inconvenience.
Wacky Nines – All levels – 6 Hours
Tired of matching seams? Relax for a while and create playful, delightful nine-patch blocks surrounded by wonky strips. Ellen’s NO RULES technique is free and easy.
Curve Appeal - Intermediate Level – 6 Hours
Have you wanted to add curved piecing to your work but were afraid to try? Let Ellen show you her foolproof and easy method. And, these gentle curves will lie flat everytime! Students will work on a small wall composition.
Cabin Fever – Beginner/Intermediate – 6 Hours
Make a quilt which is fast, easy and off-beat. A little wacky – a little crazy, it’s today’s version of the amazingly versatile log cabin. You’ll love this liberating method of block construction. It’s like eating peanuts – hard to stop! Ellen’s quilt ‘Toast with Jam’ can be seen in the book Focus on Batiks by Jan Smiley.
Beyond Log Cabin – Confident Beginner/Intermediate – 6 Hours
A great class for the quilter who’d like to branch out a little. Students will learn to replicate traditional patchwork patterns using only log cabin blocks. American Quilter magazine featured Ellen’s article on her innovative design process. Students will work on and basically complete a 16-block wall hanging based on the traditional grape basket design.
On the Surface – All Levels – 6 Hours
Do you need a play day? Take a lighthearted look at surface design in this fun-filled class. Using water-based paints and techniques such as Shibori, tie-dye, sponging, stamping and resist, students will create unique fabrics. This is one of Ellen’s most popular classes.
Stamp Your Art Out – All Levels – 3 or 6 Hours
Stress free and liberating, this class is a great introduction to stamping techniques. Learn not only how to stamp your art out, but innovative ways in which to use this addictive process. Students will also have a chance to see several of Ellen’s simple surface design ideas.
