York Heritage Quilters GuildPenny Berens
Penny says in the introduction to her blog, "I am an Artist working in the tactile medium of fabric and thread surrounded by woods and water and critters, all of which influence my work." This former York Heritage member now living in Nova Scotia has exhibited work both nationally and internationally. A consummate teacher and learner, Penny's encyclopedic knowledge of all things tactile is evidenced in her multi dimensional, multi directional and ever changing machine and hand work. Penny continues to participate in the Connections Fibre Artists group of Oakville.
Sign-up for the following workshops at the September meeting or contact the workshop co-ordinators.
Location: Both workshops will be held at the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive,(at Eglinton Ave E., east of the DVP).
Time: 9:30am to 3:30 pm
Workshop 1--T is for Texture
Start with some rough sketches to explore various types of design and then infuse them with texture. As Penny Berens says: "I like the idea of adding to people's vocabulary of techniques while encouraging them to break the rules and find their own way of expressing themselves… ( the workshop) would cover such things as cording, couching and cutting holes! But they would only be part of two days of exploring the potential in machine embroidery. The focus would be on creating small samples either for inclusion in a sketchbook or as small pieces that could become components of a wall hanging…everyone is encouraged to take their own path and discover personal ways of working with these textures."
Two-day Workshop--Monday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 18
Fees--$90.
Workshop 2--Go with the Flow of Hand Embroidery
Hand embroidery stitches and how to use them is the focus of this workshop. Learn how to create texture and eye-catching detail that can be incorporated into both quilts and quilted wall-hangings. A small collage of scraps or a plain fabric square...even an old embroidered hanky could be a good background to work on. Fill shapes with repetitive stitches or change the mood from smooth flowing quilting lines to rugged uneven stab stitches. Go with the flow and just follow wherever your needle and thread might take you. This worksop is suitable equally to both the tradional and the art quilter
One-day Workshop--Wednesday October 19
Fees--$45.
