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Workshops build confidence and keener ways of seeing...

Learn from Jane's insights into better productivity and diabolical cunning.  These workshops have been successfully conducted for thousands of people from Tokyo, Japan to Lincoln, Nebraska.  Seasoned artists and novices will benefit alike.

FOR JANE'S SCHEDULE THROUGH 2008 ... Click here 

Lecture: QUILTING AGAINST THE ODDS

This lecture is about accomplishing your work in spite of obstacles - family life, space limitations, etc. It is a pep talk and slide show which covers my inspirations and my obstacles. I encourage people to do "what you have to do" by using myself and other artists as examples.

Lecture Requirements
two or more quilt racks or some other safe way of displaying quilts vertically
a working slide projector with remote, screen
extra slide trays and bulbs
2 tables for sales and display

LECTURE FEE - $600*
LENGTH - 1 to 1 1/2 hour

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Lecture: UNDER THE INFLUENCE

This is a slide lecture of the visual ideas that have influenced me and my work. There is an extra-ordinary range of wonderful images. This is a very colorful lecture. I hope to excite and inspire the audience by exposing them to an unusual combination of fantastic images.

Lecture Requirements
two or more quilt racks or some other safe way of displaying quilts vertically
a working slide projector with remote, screen
extra slide trays and bulbs
2 tables for sales and display

LECTURE FEE - $600*
LENGTH - 1 to 1 1/2 hour

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Lecture: FABRIC DESIGN...FROM STUDIO TO STORE

This is a glimpse into the inspirations and process of designing fabric. From dreaming to drawing, coloring and cutting. This is a colorful journey through the creative process.

Lecture Requirements
two or more quilt racks or some other safe way of displaying quilts vertically
a working slide projector with remote, screen
extra slide trays and bulbs
2 tables for sales and display

LECTURE FEE - $600*
LENGTH - 1 to 1 1/2 hour

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Lecture: FABRIC DESIGN...JANE'S TEXTILE
TREASURE GARDEN

This is a trunk show of quilt's and accessories made with my FreeSpirit fabrics. Everyone will enjoy seeing the quilts "in person" and discover how to use big colorful prints to make dramatic quilts.

Lecture Requirements:
two or more quilt racks or some other safe way of displaying quilts vertically
2 tables for sales and display

LECTURE FEE - $600*
LENGTH - 1 to 1 1/2 hour

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: ABSTRACTING FROM NATURE

Nature is an endless source of inspiration. In this class we will examine a wide variety of artists interpretations of nature before beginning to manipulate natural forms ourselves. Through a series of exercises we will experiment with abstraction and exaggeration to capture the essence and energy of your favorite flora and achieve dramatic visual effects. We will then translate these ideas into fabric in the 2 to 5 day workshop. Single-day classes are drawing only.

Drawing skills are not needed but participants should have a strong interest in developing their own design language and unique visual symbols.

This class is especially beneficial for the drawing impaired and the tragically literal .

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST

All workshops (including one-day class)
Close-up photos of flora - as many views as possible (see Visual Bibliography Resource )
or, better still, an actual plant or bouquet of flowers
Drawing materials: Paper, pencils, tracing paper, etc.
Clear tape, #11 Xacto knife (optional)

Two day workshop, add
Fabrics: a good range of fabrics - solids, prints from light to dark
Fusible interfacing: white, non woven, at least 2-6 yds. (Shirt Tailor by Pellon is best)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive
Stick glue: washable UHU is fine
Scissors, rotary cutter, mat and ruler, masking tape

Three day or more workshop, add
Sewing basics: machine, scissors, iron, threads, etc.
Open-toed embroidery foot - optional
Fabrics: a good range of fabrics - solids, prints from light to dark
Fusible interfacing: white, non woven, at least 2-6 yds. (Shir Tailor by Pellon is best)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive
Stick glue: washable UHU is fine
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler, masking tape
Threads: basic and fancy (optional) to match fabrics
Extension cord, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors (if necessary)

The guild should supply slide projector, 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teacher's use.
For 2-5 day classes, add: 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 day to 5 days
LEVEL - Beginning to advanced
 
*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: FLORAL QUILTS

This workshop will help you translate your floral and organic ideas into fabric. There will be an emphasis on design as well as the best techniques to accomplish your ideas.

We will view slides of other artists interpretations of flowers in many mediums to expand our thinking from the traditional geometry of quilts.

Each student should bring photos of the flora they intend to portray. We have a nice Visual Bibliography Resource listing art books which contain images of flowers and plants with which you can work.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST

Sewing machine is required
Close-up photos of flora (as many views as possible) OR a real plant or bouquet
Drawing materials: Paper, pencils, tracing paper, etc.
Sewing basics: scissors, machine, iron, threads, etc. (open-toed embroidery foot - optional)
Stick glue: washable UHU is fine
Masking tape, #11 Xacto knife,Fusible interfacing: white, medium weight, 4-6 yds.
(Shirt Tailor by Pellon is best)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
Fabrics: a good range of fabrics - solids, prints from light to dark, plenty of greens
Threads: basic and fancy threads
Flannel or some other method for pinning work to the wall - optional

The guild should supply slide projector, 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teacher's use. In addition, 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 3 to 5 days
LEVEL - Beginning to advanced
  
*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: PATTERN PLAY

This workshop will explore many classic and non-traditional ways of applying pattern. We will examine historic ornament and decorative design throughout the course. We will do several design exercises on paper that will evolve onto a unique fiber project for classes of 2 days or more.

This course strives to stimulate new ways to add energy and excitement to your work with surface decoration. It will also supply you with a collection of unique designs to apply to your surface design or fiber art.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST

One day workshop:
Photographs of interesting objects. Check Resources list for books on decorative art.
Drawing materials - mechanical pencil, erasers, tracing paper Package of colored paper and package of black paper (not expensive)
Colored pencils or markers
Paper scissors or #11 Xacto knife with extra blades and cutting mat
Glue stick (washable UHU is best) and clear tape

Two or more days add the following supplies:
Sewing basics: machine, scissors, iron, threads, etc.
Open-toed embroidery foot - optional
Fusible interfacing: white, non woven, 2-6 yds. ( Shirt Tailor by Pellon is best)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler, masking tape
Fabrics: a good range of fabrics - solids, prints from light to dark
Threads: basic and fancy threads
Flannel or some other method for pinning work to the wall - optional

NO sewing machine needed for ONE day workshop

The guild should supply slide projector, 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teacher's use.
For 2-5 day classes, add: 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 day to 5 days
LEVEL - Beginning to advanced
 
*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: SHAPE SHIFTING

We all have innate preferences for certain colors, shapes and proportions, as well as natural attractions to certain symbols, images and icons. In this class we will study photographs and slides of a variety of historic and ethnic decorative objects to help uncover some of the motifs and symbols which may have powerful personal resonance. For example, you may be drawn to Buddhist mandalas or Mexican milagros. You may be attracted to the design of an Inuit mask or the pattern from an Art Nouveau vase or the shape of an Egyptian chair. Each student will select historic motifs and images which they will manipulate and reinterpret into a unique statement in fabric and thread. By lifting an image from one time and place to another the student will begin to exercise the power to recognize their personal touch stones to imagination. The aim of the workshop is to nurture your intuitive skills.

Students should have a desire to develop their own design language and unique visual symbols, plus an interest in the history of decorative design.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST
Sewing machine is required
Photos, books, magazines, post cards, museum and auction catalogs of decorative and ethnic design (ceramics, textiles, glass, metal, clothing, tableware, architectural ornament, etc.). See Visual Bibliography Resource.
Drawing materials: Paper, pencils, tracing paper, etc.
Sewing basics: scissors, machine, iron, threads, etc. (open-toed embroidery foot - optional)
Stick glue: washable UHU is fine
Masking tape, #11 Xacto knife (optional)
Fusible interfacing: white, medium weight, 2-6 yds. (Shirt Tailor by Pellon is best)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
Fabrics: a good range of fabrics - solids, prints from light to dark
Threads: basic and fancy (optional)
Embellishments (optional)

The guild should supply slide projector, 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teachers use. In addition, 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors, and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 2 to 5 days
LEVEL - intermediate to advanced
 
*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: MACHINE APPLIQUE

This workshop will focus on rich surface design as students learn techniques of precision machine applique. Students will be exposed to organic shapes in other mediums (Art Nouveau, etc.) and will be challenged to apply these shapes to their textile compositions. Each student will experiment with several applique and decorative embroidery options.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST
Photographs of interesting objects for design inspiration. See Visual Bibliography Resource.
Drawing materials: Paper, pencils, tracing paper, etc.
Compass-for one day class
Sewing basics: scissors, machine (with at least a few of decorative stitches), iron, threads, etc.
Open-toed embroidery foot - optional
Stick glue: washable UHU is best
Masking tape, #11 Xacto knife (optional)
Fusible interfacing: white, non woven, 2-6 yds. ( Shirt Tailor by Pellon is best)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
Fabrics: a good range of fabrics - solids, prints
Threads: Basic and fancy
Flannel or some other method for pinning work to the wall - optional
Extension cord, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors (if necessary)

The guild should supply slide projector, 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teachers use. In addition, 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 day to 5 days
LEVEL - Beginning to intermediate
 
*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: LEAF SAMPLER...Personalities of a Leaf

Machine embroidery adds personality to your quilts and needlework.
The stitches you choose affect the emotion and atmosphere of your work.
In this workshop we will make a simple sampler using a repeated leaf applique, but by changing the finishing embroidery stitches each leaf takes on different personalities and attitudes.

This is your chance to get familiar with the stitches contained in your sewing machine or to sample some stitches you have never tried before. Whatever machine you have, we will try to find the stitches which speak your language and will make your needle projects more expressive.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST
Sewing machine in good working order and with at least a few decorative stitches.
Basic knowledge of your machine... threading, tension, bobbin winding, etc.
Sewing basics: scissors, rotary cutter, mat, and ruler
Open-toed embroidery foot - optional but extremely helpful, #20 Bernina)
Fusible interfacing: white, medium weight, 1 yd. (Shirtailor by Pellon)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive, 1 yd.
Mechanical pencils or fine permanent marker, white disappearing fabric marker.
#11 Xacto knife (optional)
Fabrics: 1/4 yd green leaf fabric, 19" X 24" black background fabric
Fat quarter brown stem fabric
Threads: Rainbow assortments of basic (50-28 wt.) and a few fancy (eyelash, yarn, cording, etc.)

Two days add the following supplies:
Cotton batting, backing fabric, masking tape, basting safety pins, 12 weight thread in coordinating colors, #14 & #16 topstitching machine needles, easy-threading hand needle

2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teacher's use. In addition, 3-5 irons

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 to 2 days
LEVEL - beginning to intermediate

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: BOUNTIFUL BOUQUETS

Students will combine Jane's wonderful printed fabrics with her machine applique techniques to create a colorful and energetic floral broderie perse collage.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST
Sewing machine in good working order
Basic knowledge of your machine... threading, tension, bobbin winding, etc.
Sewing basics: scissors, rotary cutter, mat, and ruler, pins.
Open-toed embroidery foot - optional but extremely helpful, #20 Bernina)
Fusible interfacing: white, medium weight, 2 yds. (Shirtailor by Pellon)
Wonder Under or some kind of iron-on adhesive, 1 yd.
Mechanical pencils or fine permanent marker,
#11 Xacto knife (optional)
Fabrics: a variety of 1/2 yd cuts of any of Jane's floral fabrics by FreeSpirit, a variety of solid colored fabrics (or Jane's Dots) for possible background and additional elements. Feel free to bring other florals or prints that you might like to use, too.
Threads: rainbow assortments of basic embroidery threads and perhaps a few fancy ones.
A digital camera would be a very useful, too! (Optional)

2-day class add the following supplies:
Cotton batting, backing fabric, masking tape, basting safty pins, 12 weight thread in coordinating colors, #14 & #16 topstitching machine needles, easy-threading hand needle

2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teacher's use. In addition, 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 to 2 days
LEVEL - beginning to intermediate

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: KALEIDOSCOPE QUILT*

* This is a great class for quilt stores to host if they carry an abundance of Sassaman fabrics

This workshop is for those of you who have collected my colorful large floral printed fabric (by FreeSpirit) but haven't had the heart to cut into them yet.

Together we will explore dramatic special effects of rhythm, motion and light by arranging rows of symmetrical 'fussy cut' triangles. Even though the piecing is quite simple, the interaction between the printed fabrics can create an illusion of sophisticated complexity.

Your friends will be impressed by your deceptively intricate quilt but really YOU WILL LET THE FABRIC DO ALL THE WORK! This is a great workshop for new quilters.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST -
Sewing basics: Machine, scissors, rotary cutter, mat, and ruler, pins.
Work wall: flannel or some other method for pinning work to the wall.
Patchwork foot - optional but extremely helpful, #37 Bernina)
Fabrics: at least 6 one and one half yard cuts of any of Jane's symmetrical floral fabrics by FreeSpirit, Feel free to bring other symmetrical florals or prints that you might like to use, too.
Threads: basic sewing threads, color depends on the fabric you bring.
Don't forget bobbins.

A digital camera would be a very useful, too! (Optional)

The guild should supply 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teachers use. In addition, 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 to 2 days
LEVEL - beginning to intermediate

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: CELEBRATE THE SEASONS*

* This is a great class for quilt stores to host if they carry the Seasons patterns.

I have created a series of small seasonal quilts to become part of your family's seasonal celebrations. Each quilt is 18" square and will easily fit in most homes and can be changed with the weather. They are machine appliqued and are designed for beginning and intermediate sewers.

The entire class will create the same seasonal quilt from the pattern I supply. The pattern includes wonderful directions but I will be there to walk you through, step by step. By the time you are finished you should feel competent enough to complete the rest of the Seasons quilts at home.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST -

NOTIONS:
Light weight, fusible web,(Wonder Under or SureFuse), 1/2 yard; Fusible non-woven interfacing, medium weight (Shirtailor by Pellon), 1 yd; cotton batting, 19" square; 1/2" gross grain ribbon, 1/2 yard (optional); straight pins; #11 Xacto knife; glue stick or temporary basting spray; fray stopping liquid; very fine permanent marker or mechanical pencil with soft lead; tailor's chalk or colored pencil with soft lead or disappearing fabric marker; plastic quilter's template (18" X 3"); masking tape; easy-threading needle; curved basting safety pins.

BASIC SEWING SUPPLIES:
Sewing machine, open-toed embroidery foot (optional, but very helpful), scissors, rotary cutter, clear quilter's ruler, cutting mat, iron, ironing surface (see next caption)

A digital camera would be a very useful, too! (Optional)

The guild should supply 2-3 quilt hangers or other safe way to display quilts and 2 tables for teachers use. In addition, 3-5 irons and ironing stations, electrical cords and extensions, multiple-outlet strip, adaptors and lighting (if necessary).

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 to 2 days
LEVEL - beginning to intermediate

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Workshop: Simple Silhouettes - Show Spring Divas

I have created a series of silhouettes to be used in combination with my FreeSpirit fabrics. This is a good class for beginning machine appliquers or quilters who want an easy, but dramatic small wall quilt. Each student will pick a center motif from flowers, butterflies, etc, a favorite Sassaman fabric and a coordinating background to make an 18" quilt using Jane's unique "bandage" applique technique. Once you grasp the system, you will feel comfortable to make more when you get home.

This is a good class for quilt stores that carry my fabric. If the class is not held in a store, I will provide fabrics for purchase.

PARTICIPANTS SUPPLY LIST
Sewing machine (satin stitch capable), bobbins, etc.
Basic sewing supplies
Open-toed embroidery foot (optional, but extremely useful)
Xacto knife with #11 blade
Ruler, rotary cutter and mat (18"+)
Micron pen or other fine permanent marker
Masking tape
Fusible interfacing-Shirtailor by Pellon, two yards
Fusible web, one yard
Threads in a rainbow of colors.
Curved basting safety pins
Batting-cotton or cotton/poly, 24" square
Fabric: 2/3 yards Sassaman print
1/2 yard solid-the same color as printed fabrics background
1/2 yard subtle print or solid for background

Classroom supplies:
Irons and large ironing surfaces
Student tables at least 24" wide
Electrical cords, good lighting, etc.

WORKSHOP FEE - $700 a day*
LENGTH - 1 to 2 days
LEVEL - beginning to intermediate

*(this is the teaching fee, not individual attendance fee)

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Jane's teaching & show schedule through 2008

2007

October 5, 6 & 7, 2007

STATE QUILT GUILD OF NEW JERSEY
New Jersey
Contact: Merry May, twotonsofbuttons@gmail.com

October

INTERNATIONAL QUILT MARKET
New FreeSpirit fabric line introduced
Houston, Texas

November 4-10, 2007

HUDSON RIVER VALLEY ART WORKSHOPS
Greenville Arms
PO Box 659
11135 State Route 32
Greenville, New York
Workshop: Abstracting from Nature
http://www.greenvillearms.com
http://www.artworkshops.com

2008

February 21 & 22, 2008

PALMETTO QUILT GUILD
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Contact: Carol Lee
m_c_lee@juno.com

March 13-15, 2008

COLUMBUS QUILT GUILD
Columbus, Ohio
Contact: Linda Teufel
lteufel@columbus.rr.com

April 8 & 9, 2008

LAKE COUNTY QUILT GUILD
Mt. Dora, Florida
Contact: Linda Gresham
lingresham@hotmail.com

April 17-19, 2008

CAPITAL QUILTERS Guild
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact: Roberta Miller-Haraway
millerharaway@yahoo.com
http://www.capitalquilters.org

May 6-11, 2008

COTTON-BY-POST QUILT SHOPPE
Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
Contact: http://www.cotton-by-post.com

May 29-June 1, 2008

NORTH CAROLINS QUILT SYMPOSIUM
Wilmington, North Carolina
Contact: http://www.ncqsi.org

June 17-19, 2008

ASHEVILLE QUILT GUILD
Asheville, North Carolina
Contact: Elaine Zinn
zinne@bellsouth.net

June 21-27, 2008

QUILT SURFACE DESIGN CONFERENCE
Columbus, Ohio
Contact: http://www.qsds.com

July 7-12, 2008

QUILTER'S AFFAIR
Sisters, Oregon
Contact: http://www.stitchinpost.com

July 28- August 9

QUILT CELEBRATION, SCANDINAVIA AND RUSSIA
Cruising from Rotterdam to Copenhagen
Contact: http://www.quiltcruises.com

August 14-16

BEACH CITIES QUILT GUILD
Orange County, California
Contact: Bettie Blauser
bettie@sentinelcollegefunding.com

Sept. 23-27, 2008

UTAH GUILD ANNUAL QUILT FESTIVAL
Odgen, Utah
Contact: http://www.utahquiltguild.org

November 2-8, 2008

PUYALLUP VALLEY QUILTERS
Puyallup, Washington
Contact: Carol Nester
cnester@rainierconnect.com
Ann Christian
ann6340@comcast.net

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