York Heritage Quilters Guild
2010-2011 Speakers
As more detailed workshop information becomes available, we'll provide a link to the workshop pages - just click on the ones you're interested in!
September
Natalia Nedrassova, Curator, Textile Museum of Canada
As curator of research and collections, Natalia is very knowledgeable about the Museum’s collection of more than 12,000 objects from more than 200 countries and regions. In addition, her research is instrumental in bringing exhibits of interest to fabric lovers to Toronto from all over Canada and the world. Find out how it all works and what’s happening at this unique museum right at our doorstep, at 55 Centre Street. No workshops are associated with this program, but workshops related to current exhibits are often given at the Museum. See the museum website for details.
October
Melinda Bula
Take a humorous look through the eyes of a quilt artist as she finds her way through the world of art, quilting and wearable arts. This lecture includes a wearable fashion show along with her award winning Fabulous Fusible Flower quilts. Melinda shows the evolution of her art with humor and lots of inspiration. She’ll teach Sunflower and Coneflower in her workshop.
Workshops: Summer Rose and Fabulous Fused Coneflower
November
Hilary Rice-"-Along the Silk Road"
Hilary will talk to us about her journey along the silk road. “Each of us moves through our lives, one thing leading to another, the way the silk journey of long ago was a continuous journey.” Visit www.mestudios.ca
Workshops:All Wrapped up and Easy Peasy Curves
January
February
Elaine Quehl--"From Inspiration to the Art Quilt"
Elaine’s work has garnered lots of attention in quilting magazines and at shows. It’s characterized by bold and sensual images with contrasts of light and shadow to intensify the visual drama that inspires her in the natural world. Often her inspiration is a close-up photo of foliage or flowers. She will share various surface design treatments to enrich the effects of depth and contrast. http://www.equarelle.ca/
Workshops: In Full Bloom and Surface Design Techniques for Quilters
March
Carol Soderlund--"Fifteen Elements"
Stitchery is the name of the game, and experimentation is the theme. She’ll talk to us about the elements of design in nature, art, and quilts, and share some of her own quilts. Carol’s quilts have been exhibited nationally and internationally since 1985 and have received numerous awards. Stitchery is only one of her talents; she is a teacher of color and fabric dyeing as well.. See www.annahergert.com
Workshops: Dragonfly Wings and Other Things and Freehand Feathering
April
Becky Goldsmith--Lecture and Trunk Show
Just in time for spring! Get out your needles for some hand applique from Becky’s treasure trove of whimsical flower patterns. A lecture and three days of workshops, including one on Sunday, gives everyone a chance to learn how she uses a unique sense of colour to achieve the delightful patterns we expect from Piece O’Cake Designs.. See her website at www.pieceocake.com
Workshops: Lorna's Vine; A Whimsical Flower Garden
