"Bite-Size Gems --

Create a Faceted 18-inch Block"

with MJ Kinman

A "Get to Know MJ" no-host dinner with Instructor, MJ, is available for Students only. This will be held on Wed. (5:30pm),  May 11 at Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta (in a private room), 18411 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline at 5:30pm.

DETAILS:
In this fast-paced workshop, participants will create their own singularly beautiful work of faceted light using the same single-foundation piecing techniques I use to create my own “diamond quilts”. Participants will choose from one of several pre-selected abstract gem designs based on their skill level. They will then learn how to chart the design onto freezer paper; code each piece for color, location, and adjacency; position template pieces onto fabric to achieve the desired light effects; and ultimately create their own unique study in faceted color. Participants will leave the class with a small top that can later be hand- or machine-quilted at home.

I will incorporate an abbreviated “Treasure Hunting” presentation that shows students how to find the hidden landscapes inside of gem images by using physical and online tools. Using some of the most gorgeous gemstones I’ve encountered in my work, we’ll talk about the principles of abstraction, composition, value contrast, and design. I’ll bring all these ideas together in a demonstration of how I use the free online image editing app Photoscape to create new work.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate

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Workshop Fee: $50 for Members; $60 for Non-Members

Learn more about our speaker here.

Email: mjkinman709@gmail.com

For questions on registration or cancellations, please contact Kelly Milici at kelmilici@gmail.com or 425-355-4511.