A Moveable Feast~ An Interactive Still Life
2-Day Class: ~
In this 2-day interactive still life class you will design your own original composition from a choice of objects that will be available in different size/ratio patterns. The choice of the scale and the arrangement of each object are up to you. Size, scale and perspective will create original foreground, middle ground, and background. You will work from a photograph that indicates light source on the objects to give a guideline for value choices. This is a fusing class, no sewing machine required.
Your finished piece will measure 18 x22”.
3-Day Class: ~
In the 3-day class we will be taking the two-day class a step or two further. You will design your own composition from your choice of various size patterns of the chosen objects: creating a foreground middle ground and background on the quilt surface. We will then introduce textile paint to further enhance the dimension and make the quilt visually “POP”. No previous painting experience is necessary. We will also be introducing sheers; organzas and tulles. Your finished piece will be approximately
22” x 24” No sewing machine
5-Day Class: ~
Combining the two and 3 day classes into five we will be adding mono printing with lumiere paints on sheers and specialty fabrics to create unique effects. We will also experiment with manipulating sheers to create visual and tactile textures. In addition to fusing you will enhance the finished forms with textile paint for powerful 3-D effect. A painted dimensional gold frame will be added to complete the picture.
To begin with you will design your own composition from a choice of objects that will come in different size/ratio patterns, from very large to small. The choice of the scale and placement each object is up to you. The size, scale and perspective will create your own foreground, middle ground, and background. We will work from a photograph that indicates a direct light source on the objects to give a guideline for value choices. This is a fusing, painting, manipulating class. If you are a fast worker you may want to bring your sewing machine, batting and backing to quilt your piece (optional).
Your finished piece will measure 24 x 30” or larger if you like.
Rembrandt
Portraiture ~ with a twist
4-5 days no
sewing machine
The
focus of this class is to create a dramatic, expressionistic
portrait. Rembrandt, La Tour, Caravaggio, all incorporated
the technique of using a single, directional, light source
to create depth and mystery in their imagery. Using traditional
elements of composition with a contemporary spin, enhanced
with textile paints, you will create an expressive portrait
juxtaposing light and dark as your tools of intrigue.
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by Bonnie Pennybacker |
Hava |
Lynn |
Realism
to Abstraction
4-5 Days no
sewing machine
In
this class you will be guided through a series of design
exercises to create an original abstract composition. Using
your own photograph as a starting point (guidelines will
be provided) you will be shown how to translate your design
into a workable pattern and from there create an original
fiber composition. A variety of fusing and painting techniques
will be incorporated in the construction.
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April
Works |
Terry
Quinn |
Julie Rushing |
Photography
for your Quilt Composition I
1-2
days no sewing machine Digital camera recommended
The
image from which your quilt originates determines your final
composition. There are many key elements that go into creating
a visually exciting a photograph. Lighting, angle, cropping,
all can recreate an image onto a powerful composition. From
taking your photos to learning how to transfer it into a
pattern you will have the tools for jump starting your next
innovative piece.
Simplified example
Photography
for your Quilt Composition II
~ from photo to quilt
4-5 days no
sewing machine
Continuing
from day three of the class above we will continue on with
your original pattern and translate it into a fiber composition.
From the completed top we will have the option of further
enhancing the image with textile paints, sheers for added
value, and manipulated black and white fuse to create a
multi media art piece.
Painted Bowls Class
2 day class ~ no sewing machine required.
In this 2 day class, working from a pattern
as your starting point, you will create bowls from multi valued fabrics and further enhance them with
textile paint to give the illusion that "POPs". Perspective, value, color and composition will be covered.
Not a painter? Not Artistic? No worries! This is a class for beginners or intermediate.
Creating
the Illusion of Depth
1 day no sewing
machine all levels
In
this workshop you’ll train your eye and sharpen your
design ability. Learn how to create the illusion of depth
by working with three design elements: perspective, value
and light source. You’ll learn an easy, no fail, technique
of fusing. There is no accuracy with seam allowances, no
points to match and no sewing machines. This is a loose
technique that allows for greater freedom in construction.
Build your confidence to go beyond the quilt surface into
its visual depth.
Painting
for Illusion
1 day No sewing
machine all levels
No painting
experience necessary
Don't
have the right fabric? Pieces not blending together well?
Need a detail, a shadow, a highlight? Embellish and enhance
your quilt top with paint. Learn simple techniques that
will bring 3-D life to your quilt image. In the first half
of this one day class you’ll put together a small
fused quilt and in the second half use it as your canvas
with textile paints. Ever wonder what to do with those “Splotchy”
fabrics? The ones that have multi-colors/value/texture.
This is the class in which to use them.
Stone
Portals
2 Days no sewing
machine
Visual textures abound with all the wonderful fabrics available
on the market. You’ll learn how to most effectively
use these fabrics to create portals. Find success with my
fast and easy, no-fail technique for fused appliqué
using one of my patterns. Learn how to juxtapose value to
build a composition that establishes depth and solidity.
If you ever had difficulty establishing foreground, middle
ground and background in your work, this class will demystify
the process. Through this technique of appliqué your
quilt will become not merely surface design but a visual
invitation to enter.
Rock,
Wood & Water:
1- day workshop
all levels
No painting
experience necessary No sewing machine
Build
a waterside landscape that incorporates depth and solidity
of composition. Strategic placement of batiks and multi-value
fabrics will simulate light and shadow. Adding paint will
enhance dimension for this landscape to “POP”
off the surface. If you have difficulty in establishing
a fore, middle and background, this is the class for you.
Sheers To You!
1 day
Sheer fabrics are the building blocks for a translucent,
shimmering still life that will glow and sparkle while adding depth to your finished piece. You will be
provided with a pattern and fabric kit to be taught an easy fusing technique that will add more creative
tools to your fiber art repertoire.
Pick a Peck of Peppers
1 day no sewing machine
In this class you will be shown how to
create a 3-D pictorial quilt of peppers by following my easy fusible technique.
Embellish and enhance it with textile paints and it will be a work of art. Learn simple
techniques that will bring 3-dimensional life to all your quilt images. Don't know how to paint,
you're not an artist? No worries, you can do it!
Portals to a Deeper Dimension
4-5 days no sewing machine
From your photograph learn how to interpret any image,
transfer it into a pattern, and create an original quilt that will have dimension and depth. We will touch
on basic design principles of perspective, composition, and value.
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Pat Corcoran |
Judy Steward |
Sue Tune |
Project Runway? Top Chef? ....No, it's No Rules, Your Tools
Make it happen...you're either in,...or you're out!
In this class you will all be given the same challenge and will
have the alotted class time to create and finish with your tools, your fabric and your chosen techniques.
At the end of the week we will vote and there will be a winner. What's the prize? Play and see!
Lectures:
Classic
Rock
1 hour
power point/trunk show
Join
Esterita for a humorous look at her journey from her beginning
art experiences to the present. This power point/trunk show
zips along as it illustrates how she grew the seed of a
concept into bold design themes. The focus is on the power
of value over color in constructing dramatic compositions.
With her generously dispensed tips, you’ll be inspired
to run back to your stash and fuse your own thread of an
idea into a WOW fabric composition.
Photograph
~ Compose ~ Create
1
Hour power point presentation
With
this power point presentation you will be guided through
the process of finding and photographing images effectively
into transferring them into exciting fiber pieces for dynamic
visual compositions. Techniques will be covered.
Portals
and Passages
1 hour Power point/trunk show
Every portal is an entrance to discovery.
It is a place into which you may enter or from where you
may escape. Join me while I take you on a journey through
the portals and passages of Great Britain and Italy. Discover
the excitement in photographing a scene from various angles
and interpreting it in fabric.
Realism to Abstraction
Watch as Esterita takes you on a guided tour that
starts from artistically taking a photograph through the exploration of a series of exercises that takes the photographic
image from real to abstract.
Portraiture
Portraits have been a source of inspiration
to artists for centuries. Esterita will take you on a photographic journey that begins with
taking an expressive photograph to interpreting it in fabric and adding greater depth and dimension
with textile paint.
The
content of the workshops and lecture can be adapted within
reason to suit particular guild or organizations needs.
Emai Esterita2@aol.com
if you are interested in scheduling a workshop and/or lecture
for your organization or guild.
Click here for Workshop Locations.
Please include your email address or snail mail address,
and phone number with area code.
Esterita Austin
58 John Street
Port Jefferson Station, N.Y. 11776
(631) 331- 3429
Email: esterita2@aol.com
Website: www.esteritaaustin.com
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