Speakers & Workshops: Velda Newman
Join us February 8, 2010, for our own Velda Newman who will entertain us with her "A Painter's Approach to Quilt Design."“This lecture is about inspiration and evolution. Through slides and quilts, I show how I started, how I work now, and share a little bit about what I've learned and the obstacles I've encountered throughout my 20+ year creative journey. My intention is to encourage by example. I hope attendees will leave inspired - feeling that if I can do it they can too. I bring as many quilts as I can and am open to all questions.”
Velda Newman is an internationally recognized contemporary quilt artist, author and lecturer. Known for her large-scale, mostly organic and naturalistic designs, Velda creates original quilts of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. For more than 18 years Velda's work has appeared in many national and international exhibitions and has been featured in over 30 publications, including Quilter's Newsletter and Threads. She lives in Nevada City and is the mother of 4 and the grandmother of 13. Awards and exhibits include Kokusai Art Presents Japanese Imagery in 100 Quilts; The 30 Distinguished Quilt Artists of the World, Japan; New England Quilt Museum; Textilmuseum Max Berk, Germany; Visions: The Art of the Quilt; and Quilt National. Her work has appeared and won many awards at the International Quilt Festival, The American Quilter Society, and other shows.
Quick & Easy Painting Techniques
February 9, 2010
Paint offers endless opportunities for creating special effects on fabric. Learn how to add color, detail, and to give the illusion of shape, shadow and form to a flat surface. Appropriate for all levels.