LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
2009 Schedule
January 8, 2009 - Monroe County Quilt Guild, Monroe, MI, Lecture "Japanese Fabric".
2008 Schedule
January 28, 2008 - Pieces & Patches Quilt Guild of Jackson, Michigan, Lecture "Colors of Japan."
February 2, 2008 thru May 10, 2008 (8 sessions), The Stitchery, Howell, MI, Japanese Sampler Quilt, 12:00 til 4:00 pm.
February 15, 2008 - Genesee Star Quilters, Burton, Michigan, Lecture "Japanese Fabric."
April 5/6, May 3/4, and June 28/29 - Shibori Dragon, Lakewood, WA, Japanese Sampler Quilt, 12:00 til 4:00 pm.
April 17 - Plymouth Quilt Guild, Lecture "Japanese Fabric", Plymouth, Michigan
July 19 and August 2, 2008, the Stitchery, Howell, MI, "Working with Designer Panels", Design class, 2-4 pm.
September 11-14, 2008, Michigan Quilt Network Showcase, Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan.
September 19-20, 2008 - Lecture and Workshop, Keeping the Piece Quilt Guilds, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
October 7 and 21 - Quilters Garden, Fenton, MI, "Hosi in Mist", 6-9 pm.
October 18 and November 1, Quilters Garden, Fenton, MI, "Ogi", 12:00 - 4:00 pm.
November 11, 2008 - Cumberland Valley Quilters Assn. of Franklin, Tennessee, Lecture "Japanese Fabric."
2007 Schedule
March 6 and 20, 2007, The Stitchery, "Hoshi in Mist", 6-9 pm.
March 8 and 22, 2007, The Stitchery, Japanese Lanterns, 6-9 pm.
April 21, The Stitchery, all-day workshop on Shop Hop Quilt - Celebrating 7 Sisters. See shop for details.
May 19, MQN Region 2 Lecture "Japanese Fabric", Forward's Conference Center, Quality Inn, West Branch, MI
July 16, Quilters on the Rock quilt guild, Whidbey Island, Washington, Lecture, "Colors of Japan."
July 17 and 18, Quilting by the Sea, Whidbey Island, Washington, workshop "Geisha". See shop for details.
July 20 and 27, The Shibori Dragon, Lakewood, Washington, "Ogi", 1-5:00 p.m.
July 21 and 28, The Shibori Dragon, Lakewood, Washington, "Yin/Yang", 1-5 p.m.
July 19 and 26, The Shibori Dragon, Lakewood, Washington, Japanese Lanterns, 1-5 p.m.
August 9 and 16, The Stitchery, Howell, MI, "Geisha", 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
August 11 and 18, Pieceful Traditions, Monroe, MI, "Ishi Guruma (Stone Cart)" 1-5 pm.
September 25, The Shibori Dragon, Lakewood, Washington, "Yin/Yang", 1-5 pm.
2006 Schedule
February 25, 2006 - SHIBORI DRAGON, All day workshop "Hoshi in Mist". See shop for details.
March 2 and 21, 2006 - STITCHERY, "Seven Treasures", 6-9 p.m.
April 6 and 27, 2006 - STITCHERY, "Japanese Pinwheel", 6-9 p.m.. New pattern! Testing class.
April 8 and May 7, 2006 - KINDERS CORNER, "Stone Cart", 12-4 p.m.
April 29 and May 13, 2006 - KINDERS CORNER, "Japanese Pinwheel", 12-4 p.m.
May 1 and 15, 2006 - STITCHERY, "Stone Cart", 6-9 p.m.. New Pattern! Testing class.
June 9 and 16, 2006 - SHIBORI DRAGON, "Stone Cart", 12-4 p.m.
June 10 and 17, 2006 - SHIBORI DRAGON, "Lotus," 1-5 p.m.
June 12 and 13, 2006 - QUILTING BY THE SEA, "Elements", 9-5 each day.
June 14 and 28, 2006 - SHIBORI DRAGON, "Seven-Sisters", 5-9 p.m.
July 13 and 27, 2006 - The Stitchery, "Hoshi", 5-9 p.m.
November 2 and 9, 2006 - Stitcher's Garden, Franklin, Tennessee - Japanese Houses
November 4 and 11, 2006 - Stitcher's Garden, Franklin, Tennessee - Hoshi
LECTURES - February 25, 2004 6:30-7:30 p.m. Davison Quilt Guild.
March 15, 2005 - Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit
August 29, 2005 - Pieces & Patches Quilt Guild of Jackson
October 6, 2005 - LAP (Lansing Area Patchers) Guild
June 8, 2006 - Crazy Quilters, Federal Way, Washington
September 21-24, 2006 - Michigan Quilt Network Showcase 2006 (Lecture and Workshop)
All-day workshop to construct "Hoshi in Mist©"
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October 5, 2006 - Lansing Area Patchers Quilt Guild, Lansing, Michigan
October 7, 2006 - Workshop, LAP Guild, Lansing, Michigan
LECTURES
The Japanese Quilt - Lecture and quilt show, approximately 1 hour.
Description: An overview of Japanese quilting emphasizing the cultural and philosophical beliefs that form the Japanese idea and ideal of "beauty." The quilt show consists of approximately 20 Japanese quilts.
Japanese Fabric - Yin & Yang - Lecture and fabric show, approximately 1 hour.
Description: An introduction to Japanese fabric: yakata, aizome, katazome, shibori, kasuri, ikat, batik....... Explore the world of Japanese fabric and learn how they are made and how to use them in your quilts. The fabric show will display samples of each of the fabric types.
The Colors of Japan - Lecture and quilt show, approximately 1 hour
Description: Introduction to the Japanese concept of color and its application. Learn about the five colors of Japan, which colors enhance one another and which colors fight with one another. Every color has meaning and is symbolic of a cosmic force. Learn how to harness these elements and enhance your color "sense" with an easy-to-use formula for choosing fabrics for quilts of any type. Quilt show of approximately 10 quilts.
WORKSHOPS
Japanese Aesthetics and Design Principles - (2- or 3-day workshop) Can be tailored to fit a 1-day format.
Description: An introduction to Japanese quilt design. Students will learn the philosophical components of Japanese quilt design and how to apply the principles. Students will work with basic geometric shapes to design a quilt.
Understanding the Elements I - (2- or 3-day workshop)
Description: An introduction to the "elements" - earth, metal, water, wood, and fire - and their associated "meanings." This workshop provides the basis for Japanese quilt composition using the symbolism of the elements in color, shape, and design. Students will make the "Elements" quilt.
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Understanding the Elements II - (2- or 3-day workshop)
Description: (Prerequisite: Understanding the Elements I) Students will build upon the basic "elements" knowledge. Introduction to Japanese art motifs and symbolism. Students will design their own Japanese quilts.
FEES
Contact Sheila DeRose for scheduling a lecture or workshop and current fees: sheiladerosedesigns@msn.com