Upcoming Classes

4th Quarter 2005 

(Please reserve in advance to insure a seat.  No seat is guaranteed until the class fee is paid. )

Art Series:

FABRIC PAINTING TECHNIQUES WITH SHIVA OIL PAINTSTIKS

Tuesday November 8, 2005, Saturday  10:00 am- 4:30 pm  $35.00 + $35.00 paint kit

If you want your fabrics to be unique and outstanding, you will learn a variety of techniques to create magnificent pieces which do not look like all the rest on the market.

EASY GLIDE® SASHIKO

Wednesday November  9, 2005  Saturday  1:00 -  4:00 pm  $15.00

  Use a Easy Glide®  Tool to design your own Sashiko design & then learn to stitch it by hand.  You'll be able to use your creation for a small wall hanging, pillow, tote bag or as part of a larger quilt. Be aware---It can become very addictive!  (Kits available with all materials & tool)

Embellishment Art Series:

 CRAZY QUILT FUN

Tuesday November 15 , 2005  10:00 am -  4:30 pm  $25.00

        Bring and share your specialty fabric & trims stashes to learn crazy quilt technique from foundation to embellishment.  Your creations can be used for quilts, wearables, stuffed animals, pillows, table runners and more!

Traditional & Contemporary Quilt Series:

WITHOUT FAIL TURN-UNDER APPLIQUÉ SHAPES  

Thursday December 8, 2005  10:00 am - 4:30 pm $25.00

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make perfect turn-under appliqué shapes! Choose from several designs to make a whimsical pillow top or to put on a wearable. Fabric/TEMPLAR kits available for $15.00. 1 Pattern is included in class fee. Additional patterns available.

NO STRESS PAPER PIECING        

Friday December 9, 2005  10:00 am - 4:30 pm $25.00

Use up those charm squares & scraps you have been hoarding to make paper pieced blocks with no stress, strain or special tools.  It's fun and very easy!  A variety of patterns will used in class. 

Plus many more to be announced soon! 

Make special appointment:

Get to Know Your EASY GLIDE® CREATOR ( 5-6 HOUR CLASS)  $125.00/STUDENT at any location

If you've purchased or are considering one of these wonderful machines, you will enjoy getting close up instruction to help you to learn all about it.  It's a hands on class, with a special analysis of your free motion work to aid you in becoming more comfortable.  You will learn how to quilt, bobbin paint, and thread paint.  Class limited to 6 maximum.

            Morning session:  Barbie Swanson will cover threading and tension methods & gadgets, other helpful tools, laser light use, how to stabilize for free motion embroidery, bobbin painting with specialty, specialty threads on the top, thread lubricator.  Each person will be given a personal analysis of their free motion style & offered hints to improve.  Afternoon session:  Free motion quilting and machine maintenance & troubleshooting.

Contact me to schedule a date    9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at my studio, Lake City, FL

                   $125.00   (includes materials & machine use)

 If you've purchased or are considering one of these wonderful machines, you will enjoy getting close up instruction to help you to learn all about it.  It's a hands on class, with a special analysis of your freemotion work to aid you in becoming more comfortable.  You will learn how to quilt, bobbin paint, and thread paint. 

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Contact me to arrange private or group lessons from the Classes/Lectures page.  I also teach Beginning and Intermediate Quilting as well as many others. If you have a special need, let me know. barbie@fabricartshop.com or (386) 755-0179

Other  CLASSES ARE BEING DEVELOPED.  Many have asked for special techniques, dyeing classes and art quilt classes.  Contact me so I can develop a list.  LET ME KNOW IF YOU or YOUR GROUP HAVE SPECIAL REQUESTS.

For all day sessions, please bring your lunch.

If you prefer, kits can be made available to you.

Also, many products are available at the classes and on this site. Let me know if you would like to reserve any for your class.

Look for your class supply list as time approximately 2 weeks prior to class date or one will be sent to you after you reserve your space.

Many supplies are available from FABRIC ART SHOP--contact me ahead of time

Updated 9/26/2005