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Bobbie Bergquist / Joel Bergquist
Rindge, New Hampshire
Bobbie & Joel Bergquist are husband & wife quilt makers, manufacturers & educators who strive to keep things simple, quick and fun. She was the inspiration for Quilters Treasure whose goal is to give quilters an artist palette. Bobbie wanted to make a stained glass quilt and found nothing available to meet this need. Joel, created fabric which has inspired her and many other quilters to expand their creativity. They have successfully sponsored a mentor program bringing new designers into the quilting world & sponsor their yearly “Quilters Treasure Challenge.”
Being Creative with Tsukineko Inks, Half Day
Friday, 11/12/2010 - 11/12/2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Do you wonder how to use Tsukineko Inks? Would you like to learn to use both the liquid bottles and the Fabrico Pens? Would you like to know how to create the right colors when you run out of fabrics? Join us and learn the benefits of using Tsukineko water based inks. They are non-toxic, acid free and achievable. More than 20 techniques are shown using Tsukineko All Purpose Inks and Fabrico Pens. Tsukineko Inks can be used on both natural & man-made textiles with no special fabric preparation. A few of the techniques covered are marbling & drawing on shaving cream, using silk screens & stencils, using tone-on-tone and black & white fabrics, lace, faux shibori, salt, crayons, rubber stamps and aloe vera. Tsukineko Inks can also be used on any porous surfaces - wood, leather, tiles, ceramics, pottery & more. No previous experience is needed and it’s fun for all ages. We’ll give you more ideas to consider like marbling sneakers and socks and show you many samples to inspire you. Most techniques can be done in class and you will have an opportunity to try these techniques. All levels.
Materials List: Wear old clothing; bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water. Large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, can of shaving cream (non-scented if possible, Dollar Store works best), plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes and any other tool you would like to experiment with. You may also bring additional specialty fabrics or clothing to try. Kit, $45 fee paid at the beginning of the class to the instructor, includes: New CD, various fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper. Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.50 for colors & $4.25 for gold, silver, copper & 3 pearlized inks. There are 45 colors available. Full kits of remaining 39 colors can be ordered prior to class at the show special price of $122.00. These will not be available in class unless previously ordered. Please e-mail joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting these ink kits or with any questions.
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Learn to Make & Use Silk Screens in Class, Half Day
Sunday, 11/14/2010 - 11/14/2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Have you heard of Silk Screening and thought it was too difficult? Did you think it would cost too much? We have now prepared a class which will teach you to make, use & clean silk screen. You will be using Tsukineko All Purpose Ink to create solid colors or marbled shaving cream to add dimension to your work, personalize your clothing and/or quilts. It’s easy and works on all fabrics – natural and man-made & no special preparation required. Create your own fabric; get solutions to making fabrics that you have work in your projects. Silk Screen starter kits can be purchased for under $50.00. All levels.
Materials List: Wear old clothing; bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water. Large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, can of shaving cream (unscented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, any other tool you would like to experiment with. Bring article(s) of clothing or fabric to apply silk screening. For clothing you will need a piece of cardboard or plastic to place under the fabric you are screening to prevent bleeding onto the back of the garment. You may also bring additional specialty fabrics and/or clothing to try. Kit: $40 paid at the beginning of the class to the instructor. With the kit you will make your own silk screen in class to take home. Kit also includes various sample fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper. Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.50 for colors & $4.20 for Gold, Silver, Copper, Champagne Mist, Black Pearl & Frost White. Tsukineko Inks have 45 colors available. Full kits of remaining 39 colors can be ordered prior to class at the show special price of $122.00. Silk screen kits can be ordered prior to class at $47 which includes all sales tax & shipping only for orders received 30 days prior to class. If you are interested in purchasing a starter kit in class please notify us of what class location you will be attending at least 30 days prior to class. You will also be able to order starter kits in class which will be shipped to you separately. Please e-mail joe@quilterstreasure.com to request either of these kits or with class questions. These specials will not be available in class unless previously ordered.
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