York Heritage Quilters Guild
2011-2012 Speakers/Workshops
Welcome to another year of inspiring quilters both the ones on the podium and the one sitting right next to you. The Program Convenors have provided a full roster of speakers and the Workshop Convenors have selected classes to help you move your own skills forward as you enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Guild members. What a great way to meet your Guild...Kiyomi and Sandra
September
Helen Fujiki (www.helenfujiki.com)
Lecture: Tues Sep 20--Three trips to Japan – each one including a major quilt show - have given Helen enough inspiration to last a lifetime. Her award winning quilts are made using Broderie Perse - a method of applying cut-out motifs onto a background. It became popular with the English in the 17th century as a way of incorporating beautiful chintz fabrics from India. Helen uses that same method to work with fabrics inspired by the east in combination with western fabrics and techniques.
October
Penny Berens (tanglewoodthreads.blogspot.com)
Lecture: Tue, Oct 18--Penny is an award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. She possesses a wealth of knowledge that she generously shares. It is the tactile nature of fabric and the rhythm of hand and machine stitching that draws her to work as a fibre artist. She explores texture and manipulations as a means of bringing to life ideas, thoughts and feelings, mostly about her surroundings.
Workshops: Mon Oct 17, Tues Oct 17 and Wed, Oct 18 Read about Penny's Workshops
November
Vikki Pignatelli (www.vikkipignatelli.com)
Lecture: Tue, Nov 15--Vikki is a self-taught artist with experience in painting (watercolor and oils) and sculpture. She enjoys a passion for color and flowing designs. Vikki has developed a simple layering technique that is a blend of piecing and appliqué. The author of two books, "Quilting Curves” and “Quilting By Improvisation”, her focus is to inspire, nurture and develop artistry and self-confidence within each quilter.
Workshops: Mon Nov 14, Tues Nov 15 & Wed Nov 16 Read about Vikki's workshops.
January
February
Judi Warren Blaydon (www.judiwarrenblaydon.com)
Lecture: Tues, Feb 21--Judi has judged quilt shows and presented lectures and quilt-making workshops in the U.S., Japan, Canada and Switzerland. A background in art and design at the college level has enabled Judi to convey color and design principles in a supportive and challenging classroom environment. This allows students to explore, discover and express personal themes in their quilts.
Workshops: Mon Feb 20, Tues Feb 21 Read about Judi's workshops.
March
Jane Sassaman (www.janesassaman.com)
Lecture: Tues, Mar 20--Jane worked in many design mediums before discovering quilting. After graduating as an art major at Iowa State University, she worked as a window dresser, sign maker, illustrator and designer of decorative accessories. All of these experiences came into play when Jane began to quilt in 1980. Since then her exuberant quilts and fabric designs have attracted worldwide recognition.
Workshops: Mon Mar 19, Tues Mar 20 Read about Jane's workshops.
April
Freida Anderson (www.friestyle.com)
Lecture: Tues, Apr 17--Frieda Anderson made her first quilt in high school. Since that time, she has published books and articles, had solo exhibits and exhibited her quilts in many national shows as well as appearing on several TV shows. She dyes her own fabric and is author of ‘Fun Fast Fusies’ and ‘Fabric to Dye For’.
Workshops: Tues Apr 17, Wed Apr 18 Read about Frieda's workshops.
