Workshops

This page contains information about the following classes and workshops:

• Fused glass, mosaics, and traditional leaded stained glass
• Quilting workshops: social activism quilting, circular, community quilting, and others

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When we spill and expand our interests and occupations into less tidier areas we can create exciting new connections.  The alchemy of this more  diversified networking  can create new meaning, understanding, and enjoyment.  Hopefully, some of these overlaps will illuminate undiscovered and unrecognized ways for us to encourage each other  to live more creatively and with greater awareness of our fellow travelers.  There are many different ways to hold and touch what we value and present to the world so, let's get experimenting!

Classes Available

RAISING A RUCKUS WITH QUILTS!!!

How to make a quilt for social activism and use it to get your message across.

Are you looking for a new, innovative way to get an important message across or create a unique fundraiser for your important issue?  This is an inspiring and practical workshop that demonstrates in a variety of ways that quilts can be used creatively and productively for social movement learning.   Learn how quilts have played an historical role in expressing important social messages. Learn how quilters, artists, activists, and everyday people (including kids) can join together to create quilts that will make an impact on their world.

Glass Classes Available [dates ongoing]All materials included *

• Create a Mosaic: 5- 2 hour classes
• Create a Stepping Stone: 4 - 2 hour classes
• Create a Stained Glass Window: 5 - 2 hour classes -
• Fused Glass: Beginner's 2 - 2 hour classes - 2 firings

Social activism quilting workshops

Hands-on experience

Participants will work individually and as a group to create quilts with powerful messages that speak out on personal, local, or global issues. Participants will discover how to use the social activity of quilting to work towards positive change, and use these quilts for personal expression as well.

Practical Skills

How to make a quilt or a quilt square

• How to display and work with group-made quilts
• How to get people involved and committed in group quilt-making
• How to write a press release, garner publicity
• Materials, supplies, and expertise needed

Inspiration

How to communicate the purpose of your project:

• Why “public-quilting” is an effective tool influencing public opinion
• How quilts can influence media, bureaucrats, & decision-makers How to avoid burn-out, and have fun in the process