$160 · Improvisational Quilt Design I : Log Cabin Blocks

This is a 3-day class on the basics of quilt design and construction based on the traditional Log Cabin Block concept in a personally inspired, improvisational design process. In this class your will explore the use of colors, shapes and lines as the defining elements of design as you build the quilt blocks and arrange them to construct a completed quilt top, or finished quilt. The class will involve a short 10-15 instruction period each day with the remainder of the class period serving as your time to design, cut and construct your quilt blocks. Once you have warmed up to the process, you will be challenged with making a very large collection of blocks, a pallet, so to speak from which you will work in constructing your quilt top. The pace will move quickly allowing for your creative intuition to be your guide, overriding any learned habits of mind such as overthinking, doubt and fear of the unknown. This will result in a new way of looking at the art of quilts and perhaps influence the way you see world. For upcoming dates and to book online click here: https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/256/improvisational-quilt-design-i-log-cabin-blocks Instructor: Christopher Bowen Christopher Bowen is a master teacher and quilt artist able to sequence the most intricate and difficult learning experiences into manageable, fun and stress-free steps unleashing unbounded creativity. Having studied with some of the world's leading quilt artists including Smithsonian quilter, Nancy Crow, Christopher's quilts have been commission by other quilters and lovers of art throughout North America. His unique approach to quilting provides novice and advanced quilters alike a new freedom to develop truly unique artistic works.