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The full tuition for this retreat is $1,250 You are registering and paying a deposit of $416.75
Guardians appear in many mythologies, including Greek, Roman, and folklore. Throughout these mythic histories, guardians appeared in many forms—gnomes, leprechauns, dragons, angels, and more. They act as counselors, advisers and protectors to humans. Modern culture continues to embrace the idea of guardians as the enduring popularity of Marvel’s superheroes can attest to.
In this five-day quilting retreat, you will imagine and bring your guardian to life in a quilt. First you will ask yourself, “What does my guardian look like? Is it a superhero, angel, kachina doll, or totem pole?” You will take your guardian concept and turn it into a 3’ x 7’ quilt.
Your guardian concept can begin from a photograph, drawing, or it can just live in your imagination. You will choose your color palette and fabric based on this concept. For example, if you are thinking superhero, primary colors might be appropriate. An angel might mean bringing whites and pastel fabrics. A totem could require earth toned fabrics. Bring an array of values (lights, mediums, and darks) of each color in your palette. Also, consider what type of background might be appropriate for your guardian and bring those fabrics as well.
The Process
Beginning with large black shapes (head, torso, limbs) we will create the silhouette of your guardian figure and then add color and details to the figure and the background as we create this magnificent, larger-than-life figure in fabric. After laying out the design on a design wall, we will sew them together into a quilt top. Complete “dressing” your design with any embellishments you desire, such as beads, ribbons, sequins.
Techniques You Will Learn:
Improvisational Quilting
Intuitive Ideation
Figure Design
Color Interaction
Machine Piecing
Embellishment
Lodging is not included. Please see the Plan Your Trip page on this website.
Cancellation Policy: If WE cancel the retreat, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel 60 days or more from the start date of the retreat, you will receive a full refund minus $100 cancellation fee.
If you cancel 59 days to 31 days before the start of the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund minus $100 cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 30 days of the start date of the retreat, you will not receive a refund and will be charged a $100 cancellation fee.
Transfer Policy:
If you cancel 30 days or more from the start date, you have the option to transfer your tuition paid minus the $100 cancelation fee to another retreat within 1 year.
Cancelations within less than 30 days will not be eligible for transfer to another retreat.
Guardians appear in many mythologies, including Greek, Roman, and folklore. Throughout these mythic histories, guardians appeared in many forms—gnomes, leprechauns, dragons, angels, and more. They act as counselors, advisers and protectors to humans. Modern culture continues to embrace the idea of guardians as the enduring popularity of Marvel’s superheroes can attest to.
In this five-day quilting retreat, you will imagine and bring your guardian to life in a quilt. First you will ask yourself, “What does my guardian look like? Is it a superhero, angel, kachina doll, or totem pole?” You will take your guardian concept and turn it into a 3’ x 7’ quilt.
Your guardian concept can begin from a photograph, drawing, or it can just live in your imagination. You will choose your color palette and fabric based on this concept. For example, if you are thinking superhero, primary colors might be appropriate. An angel might mean bringing whites and pastel fabrics. A totem could require earth toned fabrics. Bring an array of values (lights, mediums, and darks) of each color in your palette. Also, consider what type of background might be appropriate for your guardian and bring those fabrics as well.
The Process
Beginning with large black shapes (head, torso, limbs) we will create the silhouette of your guardian figure and then add color and details to the figure and the background as we create this magnificent, larger-than-life figure in fabric. After laying out the design on a design wall, we will sew them together into a quilt top. Complete “dressing” your design with any embellishments you desire, such as beads, ribbons, sequins.
Techniques You Will Learn:
Improvisational Quilting
Intuitive Ideation
Figure Design
Color Interaction
Machine Piecing
Embellishment
Lodging is not included. Please see the Plan Your Trip page on this website.
Cancellation Policy: If WE cancel the retreat, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel 60 days or more from the start date of the retreat, you will receive a full refund minus $100 cancellation fee.
If you cancel 59 days to 31 days before the start of the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund minus $100 cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 30 days of the start date of the retreat, you will not receive a refund and will be charged a $100 cancellation fee.
Transfer Policy:
If you cancel 30 days or more from the start date, you have the option to transfer your tuition paid minus the $100 cancelation fee to another retreat within 1 year.
Cancelations within less than 30 days will not be eligible for transfer to another retreat.