EDUCATION NEWS
Contact Joyce Grande to sign up for classes: jgrande2@comcast.net or 540-9038.
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April Classes
April 20 - 22, 2009 – Mary Ellen
Krantz will be here to teach 3 classes and present a program. Twenty years of
experience teaching computer technologies provided her with an understanding of
how PCs, printers, scanners and digital cameras could blend together in the
process of creating a quilt. Mary Ellen’s classes provide an opportunity to try
out these tools and the latest quilting software under the guidance of a
creative and patient teacher. She brings the software and the printers… in some
classes you need a lap-top. But not to worry! Two to a computer and we have
access to some ‘loaners’. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to try out this
technology without having to invest any money in software or hardware! Visit her
website at:
www.quiltingimages.com to learn more about her
books and classes.
Monday, April 20, 2009 9:30am – 4:00 pm
Location: Terry Park Cost: $30
Electric Quilt Software (EQ6): An Introduction to Computer Quilt Design
Computer software is the best quilting tool since the invention of the rotary
cutter. Learn to use this top-rated quilt software package in a friendly,
encouraging and creative environment. Choose from EQ’s huge library of quilt
blocks and fabrics to create numerous versions of your quilt, with different
settings, fabrics, and borders - in minutes! Learn to draw your own blocks, try
out color schemes, and print foundation patterns, templates and yardage
calculations. Software saves so much time in the design and planning stages of
quilt making – allowing you to get to work with the fabric faster and with more
confidence in the finished quilt.
This is a hands-on computer class! Two students may share a computer.
Trial software provided if needed.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:30am – 4:00 pm
Location: The Clarion Hotel on 41 next to Sam
Seltzers Cost: $30
Digital Photography, Printing and Quiltmaking
A workshop for those who want to learn the newest techniques for printing photos
and other images onto fabric. We’ll begin with pictures of your favorite things
– flowers, people, landscapes, animals, sunsets
- images that you might want to incorporate into a quilt or fiber art project.
Learn the role that scanners, digital cameras, photo software and printers play
in the process of creating fabric. Explore the key concepts of image editing
software (Paint Shop Pro Photo or Photoshop
Elements) to enhance your photos and prepare them for printing on fabric. Use
the latest products to make your fabric images soft, colorful, washable, and
lightfast. This is a no-sewing workshop for those who want to make unique and
personal fabric pieces to incorporate into their quilts.
Students do not need to bring any computer equipment for this class!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:30am – 4:00 pm
Location: The Clarion Hotel on 41 next to Sam
Seltzers Cost: $30
Digital Art for Beginners and Beyond
Explore the features of photo editing software like Paint Shop Pro Photo or
Photoshop Elements that quilters find most useful and most fun! Learn to crop,
re-size, sharpen, and edit photographs in preparation for printing on fabric.
Learn about layers, selection and color tools, and special effects to create
works of art that you can include in your quilts. Learn to “paint” your own
pictures for later fabric printing.
This class is designed to help you develop your understanding, skill and
confidence in working with images on the computer.
This is a hands-on computer class! Two students may share a computer.
Trial software provided.
Coming in the Fall
October 20 - 21, 2009 –The Gypsy Quilter will be here to
teach 2 classes and present a program. You’ve seen her amazing demo’s at many
quilt shows (including our own!) and now she will be her with her bag of tricks
and shortcuts. More info to follow after Lanette attends spring Quilt Mart…she
wants to bring us the latest and greatest classes. Visit her web site:
www.gypsyquilter.com Mark your
calendars!