SURFACE DESIGN – A GUIDED TOUR

We invite you to join us for a Guided Tour of Surface Design at Treehaven, near Tomahawk, Wisconsin on Nov 18-20th 2011.

Prerequisite: Know how to do a straight stitch on your sewing machine.

Not only will you try out 6 different techniques, you will go home with one or two finished projects using the fabric you have created.  As with any good tour you will also have time provided to further explore your favorite newly discovered techniques.

During this tour you will visit (see samples below)

            Flour Paste Resist

            Gelatin Printing

            Crazy Beading

            Crazy Quilting

            Soy Wax Batik

            Foil on Fabric

SCHEDULE FOR THE RETREAT

Friday Evening – 6:00 PM – A trunk show by the fireplace with snacks, wine and soft drinks introducing your tour guides, Jamie and Louise.  They’ll show samples of their work and a preview of the weekend’s activities.  Use this as an opportunity to get oriented and socialize with tour guides and other participants.

Saturday – 9 AM - The tour begins as each technique is demonstrated and explained.  Before moving on to something new each participant will create their own fabric piece(s) using that technique.  Before dinner you will have 6+ fabric samples of your own creation.

6:00 PM – meet by the fireplace again for feedback and introduction of project options you can choose from to make your new fabrics into a one of a kind finished piece.  You can work till 10:00 PM doing more work with your favorite techniques learned during the day, start a project or just relax by the fire.

Sunday – The guided tour continues as you choose the project/projects you want to work on.  We have projects in mind, including a clutch handbag, wall hanging, or pillow top, but you may follow your muse if desired.  Whatever you choose, we will be available for questions whether it's about things we have taught, making choices about your project or other aspects of surface design and quilting.  At 3 PM we say goodbye and look forward to our next tour together.

What to bring: sewing machine, thread, general sewing supplies, camera if desired.

We will have shared stations set up for cutting and pressing. You may bring your own: Rotary cutter, cutting mat, iron, small ironing mat, if you prefer.

The supply fee will include all fabric and other supplies needed to complete all six techniques and your finished projects. However, you may want to bring additional fabrics from your stash for further exploration, small yardage or fat quarters. Solid or textured fabrics work best (see below). For your convenience we will also have additional fabrics for purchase.

Please scroll down to see samples of the techniques being featured on this tour. 

Flour Paste Resist - Black on White

Flour Paste Resist - Black on colored fabric

Another Crazy Quilting & Crazy Beading Sample - in this workshop you will gain the skills needed to begin a project such as this.

Crazy Quilting & Crazy Beading Sample - Pillow Cover or Wall hanging. You will learn the basic techniques of both.

Foil on Fabric - with quilting

Foil on Fabric - without quilting

Soy Wax Batik

Soy Wax Batik

Gelatin Printing

Gelatin Print Negative Image

Gelatin Print Positive Image

Crazy Quilting & Beading with Gelatin printed leaf center and gold foiling.

Enrollment is first come first served, so please feel free to use the button below to reserve your place.

Time: Check in 4-6 pm Friday until check-out 3 pm Sunday
Cost: $250.00, plus materials fee of $35.00. Includes welcome reception, five meals (special dietary restrictions - please send us an email), two nights lodging and supplies. Remember- space is limited!

Total Amount is $285.00 Non refundable deposit $50.00. Remainder Due on or before Sept 1, 2011.

Commuter option - if you will not be staying overnight total amount due $205.00.

To pay online with credit or debit card use the payment options below. You do NOT need a paypal account.

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED - FOR 2011

If you prefer to mail your payment go to the Mailable Registration tab (above) and print out your registration form then mail it with your check or money order.

Participants are welcome to bring their favorite snacks and beverages. It is ten miles to town with no stores in between. There will be no evening meal served Friday evening, we will provide snacks and beverages for friday night 6 pm reception, trunk show and workshop overview.

For more information about Treehaven, directions or travel arrangements please visit the previous post on this blog.

We hope to see you at Treehaven this fall!