On Day 1 of Quilt Canada an eager group of 20 gathered to participate in the design class “Twisting Nature”.
Identifying line and shape, exploring value and adding various color schemes were the main objectives for the one day class.
Marilyn and Laine were game for any challenge and thier smiles were still contagious at the end of the day!
Hexagon designs all around – the buzz in the classroom never subsided till it was time to pack up.
My wonderful classroom angel Stephanie, a great helper all around.
Day one was a wonderful teaching experience. It was my first class as Teacher of the Year, and somehow I had renewed energy and a special connection with each student. I will remember this workshop as a very special time! Thank you to all participants to making this a memorable day.
But there is no rest in sight. Day two of Quilt Canada 2014 in St. Catharine’s brought a new group. There were a few brave souls who decided to stay on for this brand new class. I had taught the 5-day version in Italy last September. This workshop was a condensed version. Three days of full immersion in quilting and embroidery related techniques with the added bonus of exploring recycled and re-purposed materials…
“Capture the Essence” was a three day workshop – the first 3-day class in Quilt Canada history.
Imagine the organizers’ and my surprise when it was one of the first classes to fill after registration opened.
The objective was to bring along holiday images to be translated into a textile piece.
In the background standing up is another wonderful classroom angel. Roberta was with us for all three days – talk about commitment and continuity.
We under-painted, layered fabrics and sheers, needle felted, distressed Tyvek and dryer sheets.
And created 19 unique and original pieces of art.
From special rocks captured with the camera in Arizona…
…to the nearly dead cherry tree in the front yard…
…each and every student was focused and embraced new techniques.
From the barn Rebecca’s horse is boarded at…
…to the Stone City in China…
…recently visited by Vickie…
…the pictorial quilts began to emerge by day two of the workshop.
An ancient stone cottage in Scotland…
…well on its way to completion by Sue’s skillful hand.
From Emelie’s old world church at the top of a hill…
…to a “sandscape” by Georgia – this workshop was enlightening for everyone, including me the teacher.
Thank you to all, the local organizing committee of Quilt Canada 2014 in St. Catharine’s, the CQA/ACC board for their hand in organizing and selecting teachers. The biggest thank you goes to my amazing students who were game for anything. You were all fabulous!
Anna Hergert, Art & Design 
You are so deserving. Congratulations Diane C Saskatoon
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Diane, I couldn’t so it without the limitless support from all my wonderful students… Thanks for the note!
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How inspiring to see so many people in creative mode with such diverse and interesting results.
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We had a lot of fun, Elinor. With such enthusiastic students, who wouldn’t enjoy teaching?
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Fabulous work! Congratulations to you and all your students. I’m jealous! Also rumor has it you’ll be at QBL next year. That’s really exciting.
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HI Alice – yea, I just got confirmation that I will be at QBL in 2015. Can’t wait to see you again!
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Hi Anna, great pictures. The stone cottage is by Susan Purdie. Wonderful class! SP
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Ooops – sorry Susan! I will make the correction!
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Fascinating! I am amazed how happy everyone looks when looking at the camera but so focused when working! Looks like very talented group!
Thank you for sharing!
Lorraine H. Toji
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Lorraine!!! So great to see you comment – it has been a while!
Yes, my classes were absolutely fabulous – so many participants and very focused throughout the days. One of the best teaching experiences ever!
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