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2021QUILT-MAKING

WORKSHOPS

From top left: Pam Holland, Session 1; Carl Hentsch, Session 5; Ann P. Shaw, Session 2; Andrea M. Brokenshire, Session 4; Maria Shell, Session 3

AT A S I LO M A R CO N F E R E N C E G R O U N D S

Join us in one of the world’s most inspirational

environments along the California coast, where our

international, visiting artist-faculty of more than

40 professional instructors conducts a variety of

workshops encompassing the quilting arts.

EmptySpoolsSeminars

DAY ONE

3–3:30 pm Arrival at Asilomar Conference Grounds

Empty Spools Seminars Check-in and refreshments at Merrill Hall Bedrooms not guaranteed until 4pm 4–5:30pm Classroom setup, get acquainted, and instruction begins. Don’t miss! 6 pm Dinner 7:15 pm Introduction of artist- faculty and presentation by Artist-in-Residence at Merrill Hall

DAY TWO

4–5:30 pm Artist in Residence 4–6 pm Free time or shuttle to quilt shop 6 pm Dinner 7:15 pm Show, Share and Tell: Bring your quilts; sharing by instructors

2021 Empty Spools Seminars program for all sessionsat Asilomar Conference Grounds

DAY THREE

4–6 pm Free time or shuttle to quilt shop 6 pm Dinner 7:15 pm Show, Share and Tell: Bring your quilts; sharing by instructors

DAY FOUR

4–6 pm Free time or shuttle to quilt shop 6 pm Dinner No evening program

DAY FIVE

4 pm Open House to all classrooms 6 pm Dinner 7:15 pm Show, Share and Tell: Bring your quilts; sharing by instructors

DAY SIX

7:30 am Breakfast 9–11:30 am Workshops 11 am Check out of room before 11am 11:30 am Clean-up time Noon-1 pm Lunch 1 pm Leave new friends and begin your journey home after lunch

SCHEDULE FOR DAYS TWO – FIVE 7:30 am Breakfast begins 9 am-noon Workshops noon–1 pm Lunch 1–4 pm Workshops resume

*Double occupancy rate. Single supplement and spouse/partner/friend supplements available.

$1,91600*

per session includes a five-day workshop with a professional instructor, all meals,

and lodging.

2021 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

SESSION I

Tentmakers of CairoSESSION II

Suzanne Starjash SESSION III

Pati Fried SESSION IV

Sandra BruceSESSION V

Cheryl Quesnell

Now in its 36th Year, Empty Spools Seminars are presented annually

by Gayle Wells and Suzanne Cox. Each spring, quilters and fiber

artists gather together at the Asilomar Conference Grounds to celebrate, create and collaborate with the finest instructors from around the world.

Our faculty offers exciting, entertaining, educational and inspirational five-day workshops in a variety of quilting disciplines.

Browse though the pages of our class catalog to see what inspires you, then visit our website at emptyspoolsseminars.com for more in-depth information about our faculty and the workshops they offer, as well as access to the supply lists needed for each workshop.

Register and join us as we continue to offer the ultimate quilting retreat experience at the renown “Refuge by the Sea” – Asilomar!

Empty Spools Seminars at Asilomar Conference Grounds

2021 ARTIST–FACULTY

Jane Sassaman, Session 3

SESSION V

APRIL 16 – 21FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY

Heather BlackSusan Brubaker Knapp

Josephine de la Cruz KeaslerCarl HentschHilde Morin

Velda NewmanPearl P. Pereira

Maxine RosenthalJane Sassaman

Julia Scheffelin GravesLouisa L. Smith

SESSION II

FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 3FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY

Kelly AshtonLinda Beach

Jenny Bowker Becky Goldsmith

Valerie S. GoodwinPam HollandRaNae Merrill

Katie Pasquini Masopust Gerri Patterson-Kutras

Ann P. ShawTentmakers of Cairo

SESSION IV

MARCH 19 – 24FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY

Priscilla Bianchi Andrea M. Brokenshire

Susan CarlsonRosalie Dace

Kathy DoughtyJanet Fogg

Sandra LeichnerGloria LoughmanCindy Needham

Sue Spargo Sherri Lynn Wood

SESSION I

FEBRUARY 21 – 26SUNDAY – FRIDAY

Sue BennerJenny BowkerMelinda Bula

Jacqueline de Jonge Meri Henriques Vahl

Pam HollandWendy Mathson Sue Rasmussen

Sue SpargoTentmakers of CairoMary Lou Weidman

SESSION III

MARCH 14 – 19SUNDAY – FRIDAY

Patricia BelyeaSusan CarlsonRosalie Dace

Kathy DoughtyDeborah Fell Robin Long

Gloria LoughmanKatie Pasquini Masopust

Jane SassamanMaria Shell

David M. Taylor

S E S S I O N IS U N D AY TO F R I D AY

FEBRUARY 21 – 26, 2021

Melinda BulaFabulous Fusible Flowers

Turn a favorite flower photo into a Fabulous Fusible Flower art quilt. Learn how to use fabric and thread like an artist uses paint and pencils to create a beautiful flower quilt. You will start with your own flower photo. Learn to analyze and break your photo down into simple shapes, colors and values, while training your eye to look closely at details. Melinda takes you through some simple exercises to help you build more confidence in seeing colors and values. Color and value is everything in building these beautiful flower quilts.

Level: All

melindabula.com

Jacqueline de Jonge“Lady of the Lake”

“Lady of the Lake” is a breathtakingly beautiful quilt. Challenge yourself to do something you didn’t think you could do. Jacqueline will guide you through the intricacies of the pattern step by step. Jacqueline has again chosen great colors. If blue is not your favorite color, you can surprise us with your own color variation. Pattern price approximately $57.00

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

becolourful.com

Meri Henriques VahlPeople and Places

Learn an easy and enjoyable technique of raw-edge landscape collage and my unique and simple way to add people to your quilts. Bring your favorite photograph or idea for inspiration, lots of straight or safety pins, fine tulle, batting and the fabric you’ll need to make your artistic vision come true. If you’d like to add people to your landscape, I’ll teach you my simple, fool-proof way to do so. In addition I’ll show you how to add borders – or even more sections to create a work of any size. lab fee: $10.00.

Level: All

meriartquilts.com

Jenny BowkerShimmering Triangles

This class is fun, easy and very productive. If you would like to take a finished top home from a week away, this is a good class for you. Learn to make quick sets of triangles and try different ways to use them. Quilts made in this class often create the feeling of water rippling over pebbles in a creek. This is also the perfect time to use favorite collections of fabrics – cats, Japanese fabrics, big florals or Kaffe Fassetts, for example. Make one quilt top; some students will have time to make two or three.

Level: All

jennybowker.com

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DSue Benner

Sewing the Land I and II:Fused, collaged, and quilted landscapes

Each participant will create one or two landscape quilts along with several small studies. The class will explore different approaches to representing landscape, including those of artists in a variety of media. Sue will then show students how to look at the landscape, analyze it and translate it to fabric using several fused construction methods to help them each accomplish their goals. For those that are taking this workshop for the second time, a more ambitious project can be pursued.

Level: All suebenner.com

Mary Lou WeidmanGetting to Know You (tell us all about you)

Create a half-body or full-body portrait of yourself or someone you love or admire. Faces, hair, details of shadows will all be covered. The background will provide plenty of options to help tell the story by portraying buildings, gardens or hobbies – all the things that represent “you!” Mary Lou will discuss the power of words – words of strength, affirmations, happiness, family names, schools we attended, cities we live in or a list of history to be a legacy of YOU or someone you choose. Color, fabrics, and composition will be discussed.

Level: All

marylouquiltdesigns.com

Pam HollandChalk and Cheesecloth -

Creating portraits

Create portraits using plain white cheesecloth and thread. It may look difficult but with Pam’s guidance, students will follow one of her pat-terns and work step by step to achieve the fin-ished product. Once you have learned the tech-niques you can go on and do your own portrait from there. Pam will have a few images for you to choose from. The cheesecloth will be avail-able for purchase in class for a fee of $10, and, if you wish to purchase the pens, they are $5 each.

Level: All iampamholland.com

Sue RasmussenMachine Quilting

Let’s Machine Quilt! In a fun, relaxed class you will build confidence, control and coordination at your own speed, learning dozens of designs: stippling, echo, grid work, background fillers, flowers, leaves and fun feathers. Begin with unmarked fabric ‘sandwiches,’ then onto a small quilt. Topics affecting quilt making and M.Q. are discussed: squaring, basting, marking, washing, binding, and more for traditional, modern and art quilting. Optional machine quilting booklet $15.00.

Level: All

suerasmussenquilts.com

Tentmakers of CairoStitch Like an Egyptian

Known around the world as masters of intricate appliqué, this class will be taught by two men – one is among the best stitchers in The Street of the Tentmakers, the other is an experienced teacher who speaks excellent English. You will learn some of the traditional design systems and several different styles of work. You will learn their marvelously simple appliqué techniques. Best of all, you will enjoy a cultural experience which has been described by students from previous classes as “illuminating.”

Level: All

tentmakersofcairo.com

Sue SpargoIndigo Vases

This small wall quilt features a soft neutral, hand-dyed wool background with nine small vases filled with flowers. Finished size is approximately 16" x 25". We will begin by preparing and layering a textured background. We will add embellishing to the small vases by incorporating hand-dyed indigo fabrics, threads and beads. To complete the project we fill each vase with textural stems and leaves. Using Sue’s newest techniques, we will create dimensional flowers using nine different construction methods.

Level: Intermediate

suespargo.com

Wendy MathsonIndependent Study

Picture yourself in a classroom with your own dedicated sewing space, creative quilters at ev-ery turn, surrounded by the serenity and beauty of nature, just steps from Asilomar State Beach. Your fabric awaits your attention, beckoning with possibilities. If you’d like to create using Wendy’s unique TRIMplate® piecing technique for Storm at Sea and Snail’s Trail, this is your opportunity for in-depth study. Wendy is an ex-perienced teacher, problem-solver and quilting coach for whatever project you might bring, re-gardless of technique.

Level: All (Confident rotary cutting)

quiltsbywendy.com

Linda BeachArtfully Pieced Patterns

Starting with your original photo, Linda will share her approach to design utilizing a traditional piecing method and guide you through the process of creating your own original art quilt. Beginning with a discussion on composition and design, you will then learn how to draft your own pattern and create freezer paper templates. Tips for fabric choices will be shared and demonstrated. The primary focus of this workshop is on design; Linda will also talk about free-motion quilting and finishing your art quilt.

Level: All

lindabeachartquilts.com

S E S S I O N I IF R I D AY TO W E D N E S D AY

FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 3, 2021

Jenny BowkerPortraits in Appliqué

It is much easier to make a quilted portrait than most people realize. This class will teach you how to work with one of your own photographs of a face or head. You will learn how to trace it to create a pattern, enlarge the traced image on a photocopier, and put the face together in fabric. We will talk about how to give the portrait a context and how we would use the image in a bigger piece. It is fun, very rewarding, and can be surprisingly emotional to watch someone you know and care about appearing on the fabric in front of you.

Level: Intermediate

jennybowker.com

Becky GoldsmithDeclare Your Independence

Give yourself the gift of time to focus on the quilt you want to make. Your quilt can be an art or traditional quilt, hand or machine sewn, pieced or appliquéd. Draft a new quilt from scratch or work from a pattern. This is your time to work without interruption from the outside world. Tap into Becky’s extensive background in all areas of quilt-making as you design, color, and/or construct your own project. Whether your quilt is already in progress or it is one that you have only been dreaming about, this is the class for you!

Level: All

pieceocake.com

Valerie S. GoodwinLight and Lacey

Mixed Media Fiber Art Collage

Create lovely collages using shapes such as map elements, floral motifs, and/or geometric patterns and shapes using opaque and sheer fabrics. Explore the potential of intricately cut surfaces created with the Silhouette Cameo electronic cutter. This popular machine can provide precision cutting that leads to beautiful detail. Students will have the opportunity to work with elements that are pre-cut with a laser cutter.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

valeriegoodwinart.com

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DKelly Ashton

Painted Mountains

Painted Mountains is a visually interesting quilt with lots of color play. Made primarily of proportionately sized equilateral triangles, Painted Mountains has an unexpected strippy setting. The patchwork pieces are easy to cut using her “Kellyquilter acrylic templates.” Kelly will also provide instruction on the characteristics of 60-degree patchwork (hexagons, diamonds, triangles, and more!) and how to piece a Tumbling Block block, the simplest block constructed using Y-seams! kit fee: $25.00.

Level: All

kellyquilter.com

Geri Patterson-KutrasLines, Angles and Spaces

Architecture is both practical and expressive. Regardless if your concept of buildings is playful or provocative you’re the architect in this workshop. Using finished-edge machine appliqué and piecing methods we’ll explore the impact of color and the use of line to add appeal and energy to your designs. We’ll investigate work from a mixture of artists in various media and the iconic designs of architects to expand our own blue print of creative expression. No hard hat required!

Level: All

geripkartquilts.com

RaNae MerrillFree-Motion Mastery in a Week

RaNae’s unique teaching method takes you through a graduated series of tracing, sketching and quilting exercises, building skill upon skill and pattern upon pattern, quilting one block at a time as you embed muscle memory and eye-hand coordination. The focused, five-day format of this workshop will supercharge your learning and get you quilting comfortably and confident-ly. You’ll work at an accelerated pace through techniques, exercises and skills, quilting as many blocks as possible. You’ll go home saying “I can DO this!”

Level: All

ranaemerrillquilts.com

Ann P. ShawDesigning from Nature

Working from your own photograph, this workshop guides you through the process of creating an original pieced pictorial quilt. We start with a image and work on developing a sewable design based on traditional piecing methods, using freezer paper templates. We work on auditioning fabric selections to explore how differences in patterned fabrics (scale, density, color and texture) work to enhance the design. Individual help and occasional group demonstrations will focus on fabric options and piecing strategies.

Level: Intermediate

annshawquilting.com

Tentmakers of CairoStitch Like an Egyptian

Known around the world as masters of intricate appliqué, this class will be taught by two men – one is among the best stitchers in The Street of the Tentmakers, the other is an experienced teacher who speaks excellent English. You will learn some of the traditional design systems and several different styles of work. You will learn their marvelously simple appliqué techniques. Best of all, you will enjoy a cultural experience which has been described by students from previous classes as “illuminating.”

Level: All

tentmakersofcairo.com

Katie Pasquini MasopustJumpstart Design and Creativity

Learn the basics of good design and explore exercises to unleash the creative process. Bring out your inner artist and learn to apply the principles to making of art quilts. Each day starts with a different exercise in color and composition. You will work in a 12-inch square format. These exercises can then be the inspiration for a larger piece. Composition with line and shape will be explored as well as addressing negative space, soft and hard edges, abstraction of realistic inspirations, etc. Critiques of work will be held each evening.

Level: All

katiepm.com

Pam HollandThread painting portraits:

Drawn to stitch

This is a technique Pam has adapted over the years. This quilt looks like a painting and she will teach you how to achieve this effect. Pam’s thread-painted quilt technique begins with a photo printed on fabric. She uses machine stitching to cover the image with thread which results in a quilt that looks as realistic as a photograph. It can also be made to look like a painting. You can create a portrait or an animal image.

Level: All

iampamholland.com

Patricia BelyeaCreativity, Curves & Compositions

Start by making a curvy-pieced quadrant quilt of your own design. Next, translate simple doodles into block designs and transfer the line work to freezer paper for making patterns. Then walk through the steps for making a fabric version of your drawings. For your second project, move to a larger composition with more complex curves. Patricia guides you in color choices and composition ideas that work best with her curved approach. By the end of the workshop, you will have the confidence to add curves to your future quilt projects.

Level: All

okanarts.com

S E S S I O N I I IS U N D AY TO F R I D AYMARCH 14 – 19, 2021

Susan CarlsonFabric Collage Menagerie

Create a fabric collage quilt of your favorite animal using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Pets, mammals of the world, birds, sea life such as turtles or fish—any animal is game—a fabric collage trophy! This five-day format is ideal for expanding on each student’s unique design. Susan will daily introduce different aspects of the fabric collage process, using her own quilts as examples. Fabric selection and how it relates to subject matter, construction, backgrounds and borders, quilting, and finishing for display will be discussed.

Level: All

susancarlson.com

Rosalie DaceEarth, Wind and Fire

Use the natural elements to fill your work with the richness and magic of color with its myriad varieties and ever-changing palettes. From this infinite source of inspiration, investigate the range and varying qualities of natural features that give us colors ranging from rich earth browns, cool air and water blue-greens, and blazing hot fire colors. A variety of piecing, applique and stitching techniques will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on color variation and choice, contrasts and subtlety, tonal value, texture and pattern.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

rosaliedace.co.za

Kathy DoughtyFractured- Improv Design

Work with improvisation techniques with intent to create a stash buster quilt with one simple shape! We will work elements of contrast to establish interesting lines and shapes. Design your own layout or make Fractured (an all- time favorite), Fractured Heart or Red Center. Quilting options will be discussed as well.

Level: All

materialobsession.com.au

Deborah FellMixing Up the Mediums

Learn to incorporate mixed media materials with art quilting by creating small compositions using related elements. Techniques are taught using fabric, canvas, paint, paper, found objects and gel medium, while using a limited range of paint colors. Mark-making and layering will be emphasized using the collage approach. This mixed-medium play workshop will allow you to step gently out of your comfort zone in a collaborative and supportive environment! Expand the tools you need to give you more options when creating a quilt.

Level: All

deborahfell.com

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David M. TaylorAnimal Artistry through Appliqué

David Taylor’s quilts are often mistaken as paintings, and that makes him very happy. His works are adapted from photographs, and his technique evolved from his love of jigsaw puzzles. In this workshop, students will learn the secrets to his craft. Topics include his unique pattern drawing method and freezer paper appliqué technique. A strong emphasis is placed on fabric selection (bring as much as you can to the class) and using those fabrics wisely. Students are required to submit image options in advance of the workshop.

Level: Intermediate

davidtaylorquilts.com

Robin LongStrip-Pieced Mariners Compass

Have you ever wanted to make a Mariner’s Compass block but were too intimidated? Not a fan of paper piecing or using tedious templates? You’ll love these new methods for making 16 and 32-point compass blocks in 16 different sizes using special rulers and a strip-piecing method! Join Robin and learn about these easy methods as you benefit from her knowledge of block construction. Her gorgeous examples and terrific tips will be the perfect inspiration for your modern or traditional Mariner’s Compass project!

Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced

robinruthdesign.com

Gloria LoughmanThe Painted Landscape

Design and construct your own landscape quilt using a chosen image as your starting point. The key elements of design, including focal point, perspective and balance will be discussed and then you will design your own wall hanging working from your selected image. This project features strips of fabrics in the background sky and water contrasting with silhouette of land. You will learn many techniques for cliffs and foliage for the foreground which will be further enhanced with machine embroidery. lab fee: $10.00

Level: All

glorialoughman.com

Maria ShellMaking Prints Out Of Solids

Using solid colored quilters’ cottons, students will learn how to stitch an assortment of pieced prints including stripes, dots, lattices, plaids, and tracks. While learning these new techniques, students will also be given information about working with solids colored fabrics, improvisational piecing techniques, and ideas for taking these techniques and creating original quilts.

Level: All

mariashell.com

Jane SassamanAbstracting from Nature

Nature is an endless source of inspiration. In this class we will examine a wide variety of artist’s 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 of energy of your favorite flora and achieve dramatic visual effects. We will then translate these ideas into fabric. Drawing skills are not needed but participants should have a strong interest in developing their own design language and unique visual symbols.

Level: All

janesassaman.com

Katie Pasquini MasopustArtful Log Cabins (line and grid)

The very versatile log cabin block will be used as the basis for creating linear abstract art quilts. Students will start with a painting or photograph, then crop the image for a strong, personal composition. A linear grid (even, uneven, curved or random) will be laid over the image and become a map for the project. Log cabin blocks are then constructed with the colors found in each grid unit, and stitched together. Emphasis is on composition, variety, color, value and visual pathways.

Level: All

katiepm.com

S E S S I O N I VF R I D AY TO W E D N E S D AY

MARCH 19 – 24, 2021

Susan CarlsonFabric Collage Menagerie

Create a fabric collage quilt of your favorite animal using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Pets, mammals of the world, birds, sea life such as turtles or fish—any animal is game—a fabric collage trophy! Susan will daily introduce different aspects of the fabric collage process to expand on each student’s unique design. Fabric selection and how it relates to subject matter, construction, backgrounds and borders, quilting, and finishing for display will be discussed.

Level: All

susancarlson.com

Andrea M. BrokenshireFloral Painted Applique on Silk

I am inspired by the natural world. Won’t you join me in my paint box to learn my technique for painting realistic floral imagery onto silk? You will have a choice between three different flowers for your project. To make it easy, all materials you will need will be provided with just a little homework before class. In addition to painting your beautiful flower, I will also demonstrate how I create my highly textural confetti backgrounds and my technique for turning the edges of the finished applique for a clean finish. lab fee: $110.00

Level: Confident Beginner

ambfiberartanddesign.com

Kathy DoughtyOrganic Design

Grab your favorite stash fabrics and bring them along to explore new twists on traditional piecing and applique with organic design. Making decisions about what to use where and with what is easy when you consider the elements of creating line with contrast. We will explore patterns from Organic Applique but with a focus on piecing then adding in another layer of optional applique. The outcome is up to you…follow a pattern or design your own layout. Easy applique techniques will be presented but are optional.

Level: All

materialobession.com.au

Priscilla Bianchi “The Stripe Revolution!”

Priscilla uses Guatemalan striped fabric in her work. When she learned that quilters don’t particularly like or use stripes, it was too much of a challenge to pass by! She presents a fun approach to the subject, demonstrating different, simple and surprising ways in which stripes can be used effectively in quilts. Discover how to interpret and use directional prints and how to mix-and-match precious fabrics for a unique, ethnic flair. Broaden your knowledge of color, value, texture, and principles of design like balance and contrast.

Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced

priscillabianchi.net

Rosalie DaceRock On

Get down to earth with your quilts as you discover the beauty and design possibilities of rocks and stones as you learn how to make good design from natural sources. From tiny pebbles to mighty mountains, from smooth and round to sharp, faceted and jagged, rocks surround our world and make up much of the raw material of our planet, In this class we will look at images and actual stones to discover the rich variety of this extraordinary element, and using these as a basic design source you will build a richly colored and patterned quilt top.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

rosaliedace.co.za

Sherri Lynn WoodGet Your Curve On Intensive

Get your curve on in this improv workshop. Learn innovative ruler-free techniques for grid-busting simple curves, layered curves, wedged curves and bias-strip piecing on the curve. Commit one step at a time as you incorporate multiple curve techniques into a finished composition. Develop a personal/intuitive approach to color, and celebrate your “mistakes” along the way. Whoopee! Featured in The Improv Handbook For Modern Quilters.

Level: All

sherrilynnwood.com

Janet FoggIndependent Study

Join award-winning quilt artist and teacher, Janet Fogg, for a workshop where students determine and develop individual quilt projects. As a former art director with a BS/Graphic Design and Illustration, and more than 21 years of teaching experience in quilt design, Janet brings her vast knowledge of idea generation, design methods and construction techniques to share. Students of all levels are invited to bring an existing quilt project or embark on a new one. Janet’s pattern kits ($45-$105) are available on her website.

Level: All

janetfoggquilts.com

Sandra Leichner“First Bloom” a small wall quilt project

Learn Sandra’s unique needleturn applique and embroidery techniques to make applique designs come alive with depth and detail. Increase your applique skill level through a better understanding of the mechanics of needleturn and how to work with intricate layered applique. Incorporate basic hand embroidery to create detail, introduce texture, enhance color and value with an illustrator’s approach to using fabric and thread as paint. Students may also bring a project from one of Sandra’s previous workshop. lab fee: $35.00

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

sandraleichner.com

Gloria LoughmanThe Abstract Landscape

Create a fabulous one of a kind landscape design, playing with light, pattern and movement. Try exciting and vibrant colour schemes, never seen in real life, and learn to simplify and abstract trees and other foreground details. Fabric painting will be demonstrated (participants can choose to paint fabric) as well as surface embellishment with stitching and pigment sticks. We’ll start by making a small quilt as a colour exercise. A pattern will be provided for the featured project, then students will go on to create their own original quilt. lab fee: $8.00

Level: All

glorialoughman.com

Cindy NeedhamWholecloth Design

This workshop is geared toward creating your own whole cloth quilt whether it is from new yardage or a vintage linen. You will learn about design, how to create medallions, overall designs and how to use and choose threads for your quilting. Instruction will be provided on how to create beautiful heirloom feathers and backgrounds. Detailed guidance will be provided on how to use all four of the Ultimate Stencils to create your own unique designs - provided for use in class. lab fee: $30

Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced

cindyneedham.com

Sue SpargoHomegrown

Build a small village incorporating ideas from your own hometown or following ideas from my Homegrown book. You can build your quilt using small 5” house blocks or use a larger layered background to incorporate your town. The houses will incorporate piecing, cotton and wool appliqué and freeform stitching.

Level: Intermediate

suespargo.com

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Heather BlackDynamic Designs:

Multi Layer Curve Piecing

This isn’t your everyday drunkard’s path. This class will explore different techniques for upping your curve piecing game. Along with tips and tricks for successful curve piecing. Attendees will learn how to add depth and movement to their quilts by incorporating different design elements into their curves and have the opportunity to make quilts from the different techniques and blocks taught, including the Trellis quilt.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

quiltachusetts.com

Hilde MorinIn And Around Town

Collect the essence of a favorite place based on your own impressions. Design and create your own vision of a town, neighborhood, village, cityscape or skyline: detect common visual elements, highlight details, create building blocks and put them all together using improvisational piecing techniques. Add character to your town by experimenting with different surface design techniques (add texture, discharge color, incorporate 3D elements). Consider creating an irregularly shaped piece and finish off your work with an elegant facing technique.

Level: Confident beginner to Intermediate

hildemorin.com

S E S S I O N VF R I D AY TO W E D N E S D AY

APRIL 16 – 21, 2021

Susan Brubaker KnappWholecloth Painting and Thread Sketching

Start with white fabric and paint, and work from your original photographs. You’ll learn how to trace elements from your photo and transfer your lines to fabric, then how to mix acrylic textile paint colors and create shades and tints for highlights and shadows. After painting your design on fabric, you’ll learn how to add details, texture and more color to enhance your piece with thread sketching (thread work done on the surface, before quilting). These techniques will open your eyes to a whole new world of possibilities for your art quilting. kit fee: $45.00

Level: Intermediate

bluemoonriver.com

Josephine de la Cruz KeaslerIndependent Study

Josephine is a Certified Instructor for Quiltworx and Fiberworks. Did you begin a Judy Niemeyer quilt, put it away, and now don’t know where to start to keep going and complete this project? This is the perfect class for you. Josephine is a certified Quiltworx instructor and can help you get back on track. She is also a certified Fiberworks instructor, if you have a Laura Heine design that you purchased and haven’t started or finished. Josephine is an experienced teacher and will help you problem solve your project regardless of the technique.

Level: Allquiltworx.com

Carl HentschCrazy Tula

Become a skilled foundation piecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze! Carl has simplified a technique loved by many with his straightforward approach to curved piecing and foundation piecing.

Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate

3dogdesignco.com

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Julia Scheffelin GravesAmazing Abstracts

Create an abstract quilt that has amazing movement and drama, using the techniques pioneered by Ursula Kern. Go from inspiration to a simple sketch, then have fun “coloring” your sketch with bits of fabric to create a mock-up of your design – see before you sew! The design is gridded and blocks are foundation pieced using an easy sew and flip method with room for creativity and improvisation. Lots of discussion of design principles and how to use color and value to create the drama and desired effects.

Level: All

soquilts.com

Velda NewmanLayers: Color, Shape, Texture & Form

Throw all the rules of stringent design out the window. First we will explore machine stitching techniques for texture and shape. Next will be the basic lessons for how to use acrylic paints on fabric to get “color, shading and form” into a piece. We will be using other mediums such as resist, pencils and Copic inks for detail work. Bring magazine photos of simple, defined shapes, such as flowers, fish, fruit, veggies, birds; these ideas work best for the class. Stuck for ideas? I will bring some design sheets you may purchase for $8.00 each. lab fee: $35.00

Level: Intermediate

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Pearl P. Pereira One if by land, Two if by sea!

“If the British march by land or sea from the town tonight, Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch of the North Church tower as a signal light,- One if by land, and two if by sea.” These famous words (penned by Henry Wadsworth after Paul Revere’s renowned ride) became the inspiration for this original patriotic block. Learn Pearl’s “Off-The-Block” applique techniques for prepared edge applique. Learn how to make “Perfect Bias Stems”, reverse appliqué, sharp points, and perfect circles, smooth concave and convex shapes. lab fee: $15.00

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Maxine RosenthalOne Block Wonders with a Panel

A panel is a picture on fabric. It provides an easy way to make a quilt, add a border or a little interest on the sides and you are done. But. . . what would happen if you had 6 extra repeats of the panel and cut those into kaleidoscopes and surrounded the panel with all the colors from within the panel? The panel then morphs from a picture to an abstract kaleidoscopic arrangement of color and design. The panel is then surrounded by itself in a multitude of different designs. It is suddenly more than just a picture.

Level: All

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Jane SassamanDomestic Bliss:

Abstract Appliqué Still Life

We will begin this workshop by looking at examples of abstract still lives by several 20th century artists. Then we will simplify our subjects by cutting paper shapes to play with perspective, light and shadow and composition. Then we will transform our paper pictures into fabric appliqué. There is lots of room for fun and exaggerated interpretations of what we see. Sewing machine needed (at least a few decorative stitches)

Level: All

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Louisa L. SmithCreating with Curves and Circles

This is a design class for the beginner and/or the advanced quilter. You will have the chance to design a Double Vision quilt by simply layering shapes and color for richly complex designs. Or, if you prefer, create two simple quilts and fracture them to become a one-of-a-kind piece. Louisa calls this procedure “Fractured Quilts;” it is easy and fun, resulting in curvy and colorful pieces of art. At the start of the class there will be a discussion on the construction of both procedures.

Level: All

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COST AND RESERVATIONS

$1,916.00 two or more students sharing a room, each $2,436.00 single room $1,116.00 non-workshop companion (spouse/friend/partner) sharing a room $1,226.00 reside off grounds All rates stated above include all meals at Crocker Dining Hall.

ATTENTION: If you know you snore or smoke, please request a single room or come with a willing roommate. Asilomar is a non-smoking facility.

PAYMENT POLICY

Payment by check or international money order is required. You may fax or email your registration form and a hold will be put on your class choice until your $300.00 deposit check is received by mail within 10 days, please. Payment must be made in full 120 days prior to session. If you prefer, a balance due may be paid by no more than three installments.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We strongly encourage the purchase of Cancellation and Travel Insurance whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile - usually purchased through your travel agent within 14 days of sending in your registration and deposit.

All canceled reservations will have the following charges: Now–120 days $50.00 119–91 days $150.00 90–61 days $300.00 60–0 days No Refunds

Cancellations cannot be made after 60 days prior to session. You may transfer your reservation to another person if unable to attend. All cancellations or replacement information must be in writing or e-mail. All returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. There will be a $50 fee if you request a class change after registering.

Empty Spools Seminars cannot be responsible for any injury, loss or damage sustained by attendees. All information subject to change.

Payment information

For additional information call: (707) 864-1170or e-mail: info@emptyspoolsseminars.com

BERNINA SEWING MACHINE RENTALS

A limited number of Bernina sewing machines will be available for those who cannot travel by air with their own machines. Reservations and payments may be made through the Empty Spools Registration Form. Rental fee is $100.00 per session. Sewing machines are provided by The Cotton Patch of Lafayette, California.

AIRLINE/TRAVEL INFORMATION

Closest airport: Monterey, CA (MRY).Taxi available to Asilomar approx. $35.Travel information contact: Suzanne Cox(707) 864-1385, or fax (707) 864-1345.

Please be sure to schedule your arrival before 3 p.m. on the first day of your chosen session. Instruction begins on that day.

CHECK-IN

Check-in time is 3 p.m. at the Empty Spools Seminars registration table in Merrill Hall. Asilomar Conference Grounds cannot guarantee guest room availability before 4 p.m.

The Cotton Patch is open for shopping in Merrill Hall during every Empty Spools session.

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