EBHQ general meetings are held the last Monday of the month, excluding July and December, and because of Memorial Day, the May meeting is held on the next-to-last Monday. Come at 6:30 to get acquainted with other members, see any quilts on display, check out the pamphlets describing regional quilting events, or check out a book from the library. A brief business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by the featured speaker from the quilting world. Guest admission is $5.
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It's All About the Wedding  |
African Medley - Let's Dance, Dance, Dance  |
March 26, 2012
- Patty Hawkins
- "Essence of Landscape! Work in Series"
I had earlier worked in watercolor, and could only paint "great" skies. It was monumental for me, years back, to see Nancy Crow's and Michael James' quilts mounted high in the Denver Art Museum, looking like stained glass windows. I quickly switched to creating "IN FABRIC." Growing up, my Mother shared her enthusiasm and sewing talents with me, so I was off and running.
Making my own fabrics is truly like chocolate cake, without all the calories, just delicious beyond words. I belong to the Wabi Sabi thinking which sees beauty in imperfection. With an unpredictable silk screen approach, I make the most delicious organic markings, and my "scarred aspen tree bark" fabric is made by using shibori pole wrap dyeing techniques.
My design ideas come from our Colorado landscapes and in living in our mountain town of Estes Park. My ideas come from the lights and shadows of the day, the seasons of the aspen trees, the amazing rock colors, reflection scribbles, and, of course, the amazing majesty of the Rocky Mountains.-
April, 2012
Marjan Kluepfel “Evolution of an Art Quilter and Fabric Dyer”
This is an educational slide lecture and trunk show with a big dose of humor woven in. Marjan grew up in the Netherlands. You will hear about her nontraditional approach to quilting and how she creates her hand dyed fabrics. She explains where her ideas and inspiration come from, how her work has evolved over the years and why she does what she does. Learn from Marjan’s mistakes so you won’t make them yourself!
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Art Jackets  |
Calla Lilies  |
May 21, 2012
- Terry Jarrard-Dimond
- "Self-Critique: How Artists Critique Their Own Work
She is a native of South Carolina who resides in Clemson, South Carolina. She earned a Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) from Clemson University. After completion of her MFA, she worked for more than 15 years as a sculptor and taught at several colleges and universities. During the last three years, Terry’s work has shown in major competitive exhibitions and received several awards, including four awards for Design Excellence and a Best of Show. Her work has been selected for Art Quilt Elements, Visions, Artist as Quiltmaker, Form Not Function, and Art=Quilts=Art. Her work is currently touring in Europe as part of Color Improvisations.
In this presentation, SELF-CRITIQUE, Terry presents her thoughts on this subject based on 30+ years of studio experience and the experience of 10 other established artists. Responding to a series of questions, each artist shared their personal thoughts, procedures, and suggestions relating to evaluating work. The lecture includes images of work from all artists representing their choice of work such as Most Resolved work, Seminal Work, and work of artists they admire.
Be sure and check out Terry’s website http://www.terryjarrarddimond.com/ and blog http://studio24-7.blogspot.com.
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Personal Space
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Alone Together
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June 25, 2012
Ann Horton "Successful Quilt Design for Complex Thread Surfaces"
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