Textile Art | Stone Thread Fibre Art

Class Outlines

LOOK! FOUR NEW CLASSES:

I have been busy in my studio creating work based on four exciting new techniques I have developed, which I am looking forward to sharing with you soon!

Here's what students have to say about my classes:

·      "Maggie was excellent! She pushed us to explore beyond our boundaries."

·      "As a beginner, I need endless support, respect, compassion and good humour. Maggie delivers."

·      "Maggie is a unique teacher who can adapt her style to all learning needs. She believes that all people have creativity within them and she finds ways to continuously pull it out from the shyest to the most confident student."

·      "This is my second course with Maggie and I will seek her out again."

·      "The atmosphere in the class was quite relaxed, yet challenging, but you never felt under pressure."

·      "Maggie was very organized, prepared and knowledgeable. She very evenly distributed her time with each student."

·      "Her workshop exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend it to others."

·      "Millions of practical tips!!!"

·      "It was a very liberating workshop and Maggie was most encouraging!

WET FELTING

Treat yourself to a day learning how to create soft, beautiful, original felted wool. Included in the price are all the materials and instructions needed for 4-6 pieces about 8”x10”. Later, your felt will be fabulous to embellish with beads or embroidery, mix with other textile art or frame as is.

DATES: Sat Jan 14 or Tues Jan 17, 2012
BRING: Lunch, rubber gloves, and any images to inspire you.
COST: $130

BEGINNER MACHINE QUILTING

If you want to become comfortable machine quilting and get those quilt tops finished easily and quickly, come master the basics with Maggie. You’ll be thrilled with your new skills!

DATES: Thurs Jan 26 or Sat Jan 28, 2012
BRING: Lunch, plus there is a supply list which I’ll email to you, which includes a machine, a free-motion foot, threads, notions and a few squares of fabric and batting.
COST: $100

BEADING

In the morning class you learn how to embellish quilts and textile art with beaded embroidery. After lunch we practice the circular peyote stitch and begin making a beaded talking stick. Talking sticks are used in First Nations’ circles. A small variety of beads, thread and needles are included in the price.

DATES: Fri Jan 20 or Sat Jan 21, 2012
BRING: Lunch, plus I will email you a supply list.
COST: $120

WINTER 2012

These one-day workshops are held in Maggie’s home, in Fergus, 20 min. north of Guelph, 80 min. from Toronto or London, 20 min. from Kitchener. Dress casually. Other classes available by request; prices vary. Cancellation policy: If a workshop is cancelled due to bad weather, you’ll get a refund or credit towards another class. If you cancel for personal reasons, refunds or credit are given only if you have contacted me by phone or email at least 7 days before the class. You are also welcome to find a substitute.

TIME: 10:00 - 4:00 (set-up 9:30)

To register, please send me the workshop date, your name, address, phone and email. I accept MC, VISA and cheques.
Please write cheque to:
Maggie Vanderweit Meredith
640 Colquhoun Street,
Fergus, Ontario N1M 1S3
519-843-6361
maggie@stonethreads.ca
No post-dated cheques. $25 NSF fee.
Phone me to pay by credit card.

DIRECTIONS: Go north from 401 on #6 (exit 299) through Guelph (25 min) - continue north to Fergus (20 min) - turn left on St Andrew's Street (CIBC & TD corner) - just past LCBO (1 min) turn left on Colquhoun Street, we're #640 on left, grey stone/stucco house.

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