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August 29, 2005
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FALL SEMINAR - LECTURES
The Laura Cater-Woods Lectures
Click HERE to see Laura's work and visit her website
Fabrications: A True Story
Thursday, September 29, 2005, 10AM
The Goodwin House
LECTURE DESCRIPTION: In this presentation of slides and actual work, Laura gives an overview of her work in fabric, thread, and paint. She discusses sources of inspiration, her working process, and why she works with the stitched surface. The underlying structure of the talk is her journey from being a painter (with a lifetime passion for fibers) to the AHA! moment of realizing that fabric was her true medium of expressions.
Just the Details
Thursday, September 29, 2005, 7PM
The Goodwin House
LECTURE DESCRIPTION: A different look at the art: this is a discussion of what works and why, when is enough too much (or not enough), and other relevant questions. Laura will talk about design considerations and decisions, materials, techniques, and the artist's love affair with threads, beads, and fabric.
Both lectures are presented through projected images and include a trunk show of actual work and as much discussion with the group as time permits.
For more information about the lectures, contact Betty Beal via email or at 703.698.7475.
The lectures will be the AUDITORIUM on the LOWER LEVEL (Ground). Take elevator from main lobby down 1 floor and follow signs to Auditorium.
Directions for Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3440 South Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041, 703.820.1488.
From 495 (Beltway) points East: From 495 take 395 North to 7 West exit. Proceed approximately 2 miles on Route 7 to South Jefferson Street, and turn right. Proceed one block on South Jefferson Street, then turn left at Goodwin House West.
From 495 (Beltway) points West: take Arlington Blvd. - Rt 50 East and exit at 7 Corners, Rt. 7 East exit. After 2.83 miles, turn left on South Jefferson Street (across from Skyline development). Make a left onto S. Jefferson Street and behind the Giant supermarket is the parking lot and entrance to Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads.
From Columbia Pike turn right onto South Jefferson Street. Goodwin House is on the right side.
PARKING - Parking is available behind the Giant Foods Shopping Center on S. Jefferson Street, right next to Goodwin House. The area BEHIND the Giant is closest to the Goodwin House entrance. There are 2 visitor lots on the Goodwin House Grounds. All other parking is STRICTLY FOR RESIDENTS, so be sure to use only the visitors lots or park in the Giant lot.
DIRECTIONS for Giant parking lot: Turn left into shopping center at entrance CLOSEST to store, turn RIGHT immediately before driving past the store entrance and proceed around to the back, locating the gate in the chain-link fence on your right. This gate will be unlocked for our event. The parking area is well-lit at night.
DIRECTIONS to Visitors lots:
LOT 1: enter grounds from main entrance, turn left and then immediately left again. essentially a U-turn, into visitors lot. Lot has about 35 spaces, if full (it fills up fast with early arrivals and by residents' visitors) proceed to second visitors lot.
LOT 2: drive along parking area to left side of building. Before the parking area turns to the right behind Goodwin House, take a LEFT and up a little rise into second VISITORS lot which has room for about 60 cars.
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FALL SEMINAR - WORKSHOPS
The Laura Cater-Woods Workshops
Click HERE to see Laura's work and visit her website
Collage Landscapes
Friday, September 30, 2005
12:30PM to 6:30PM
The Artful Quilter
Cost: $40.00 (Class Limited to 18 Students)
Class Description: Explore your personal landscape (imaginary, interpretive, observed) in this fun, fast paced and slightly messy workshop. Create a series of small images using a variety of materials and collage techniques. This creative process workshop is designed to help jump-start personal imagery. Various construction methods may be used to interpret the small pieces as wall hangings. All skill levels.
Supply List
Basic sewing supplies
Machine optional
Bring a gallon bag or more of stuff: "Stuff" could include anything from laces and trims and fabric pieces to fortune cookie fortunes, pieces of old letters, stamps, beads, small found objects. We'll be collaging and having fun. So, if it tickles your fancy, appeals to you visually or reminds you of something, put it in the bag. (More is better and sharing is a good thing)
Tempting the Muse: Beyond the Surface
Saturday October 1, 2005
9:30AM to 4:30PM
The Artful Quilter
Cost: $40.00 (Class Limited to 18 Students)
Class Description: This studio workshop has a dual focus: generating ideas for personal imagery and then giving those ideas form. Curved edge appliqué construction will be taught as a fast and direct way of developing personal designs. Embellishment techniques [e.g. free motion thread work, beading, surface manipulation] can further enhance the surface. Students may choose to work on a number of small pieces or to work on one larger piece. Size, scale, materials and construction techniques are issues that are discussed and demonstrated. Instruction is highly personalized. Group discussion includes topics such as: nurturing the creative self, getting around an" artist's block" and building a series. Skill level: Confident beginners, intermediate and advanced quilters.
Supply list:
8 1/2 x 11 Sketch Pad - spiral bound is best
Black Sharpie fine point
Sewing machine - machine should be clean and in good working order, Zig-zag foot or open toe appliqué foot, free motion foot, and an extension cord.
Basic sewing supplies
Needles: 90/14 Embroidery or 90/14 Topstitching
Bobbin thread
Invisible thread - YLI or Sulky
1-2 yards lightweight Fusible Interfacing (pellon) OR Sulky Totally Stable
Design wall - At least 45" x 45", fleece or flannel
Variety of decorative thread
Fabric: More is always better. Batiks and hand dyes recommended.
Choose a variety of fabrics: batik, hand dyed, hand painted, interesting prints. The colors should include some from nature. Be sure to have a range of dark, medium and light tones. Give yourself lots of choices. It's a good idea to bring that special piece you are afraid to cut into…Scraps (hand sized or larger) can be fun to use and share.
Bring brown bag lunch to workshop.
For more information about the workshops, contact Lynn Brekke via email or at 703.476.1316.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds after Sept. 22, 2005, unless a substitute for the opening is secured by the registrant or from the workshop wait list should there be one.
The workshops will be open to non-QU members two weeks prior to the date of the workshops ONLY if all spaces have NOT been filled by QU members. The fee for non-members will be the $40 workshop fee PLUS a $20 non-QU member fee.
Laura Cater-Woods Workshop Registration
Registration Begins September 6, 2005
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN PRIOR TO THIS DATE
Name:_________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
E-Mail:_____________________________Phone:______________________
If registering for both classes, indicate first choice:
Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 - Collage Landscapes $40______
Saturday October 1, 2005 - Tempting the Muse: Beyond the Surface $40_______
Make checks payable to Quilters Unlimited and mail registration and checks to: Lynne Brekke, 2100 Green Watch Way, #300, Reson, VA 20191
Directions for The Artful Quilter
13860-F Braddock Rd, in Old Centreville Crossing Shopping Center, Centreville, VA 20121, 703.266.3250
From the Capitol Beltway (495):
Proceed on Route 66 West to Exit 53A for Route 28 South. Proceed on Route 28 South to Old Centreville Road. Turn left at the light and keep left. Turn right onto Braddock Road in front of the fire station, then take the 3rd left into the shopping center. The Artful Quilter is on the end to the right of Apple Federal Credit Union. Park nearby the shop on either side or anywhere in the centers' main lot.
From the Fairfax County Parkway:
Take the Braddock Road exit West towards Centreville. Go Approximately 3 miles to Union Mill Road and turn right at the light. Turn left at the first light (you're back on Braddock Road).
Go approximately 3/4 of a mile and turn right into the first entrance to Old Centreville Crossing Shopping Center. We are in the same center as Copeland's at the other end. The shop faces the Braddock Road side. Make an immediate right and you'll find The Artful Quilter to the right of Apple Federal Credit Union.
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