2019 Lighthouse Quilters Guild Programs
All programs are no charge to members. August and September lectures cost is $5 for guests. For more information, call Grace Kragness at 414-719-1188 or email gkragness.gk@gmail.com
August 26, 2019
Laura Wasilowski: I Quilt; Therefore, I Am - www.artfabrik.com
A colorful and humorous history of the artist's life presented with slides of her narrative quilts like "Gus Cleans His Room" and "Nude Blue Chair Reclining". The biographical section of the slide show is followed by information about the design process and techniques used in creating her quilts. A selection of tunes from the Chicago School of Fusing Bond Fire Songbook will be sung throughout the lecture by the intrepid lecturer. A display of small art quilts and a trunk show of hand dyed fabric and threads from the Artfabrik dyers. Program is no charge for members, cost is $5 for guests. For more information, call Grace Kragness at 414-719-1188 or email gkragness.gk@gmail.com
August 27, 2019
WORKSHOP - Laura Wasilowski: Another Nuthouse - www.artfabrik.com
Recreate an image of our home, The Nut House. Learn fusing techniques like pattern transfer, bias weaving and making it up as you go along. Learn how to add hand embroidery and bind our small art quilt too. Pattern templates are provided, but you will provide the fun and imagination. Bring your Nut House to life with a kit of beautifully hand-dyed fabrics and threads. $60 per person plus a $25 kit fee. For more information, call Grace Kragness at 414-719-1188 or email gkragness.gk@gmail.com
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