Brenda Gael Smith: Logs & Ladders – Building with Improvisation (Full Day WS, Thurs, 2/26/26, 9am-4pm)
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Price: $105.00
ID Number : VA054
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Logs & Ladders – Building with Improvisation
Full-Day Workshop
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 26
Convert your scraps into dynamic compositions by building with improvisational units – log cabins, ladders, and more. Learn freeform cutting without rulers or templates; how to join irregular blocks; and the effective use of positive and negative space. Develop scrap management strategies for future projects. *All images are indicative only and represent what can be achieved using the techniques learned.
All Levels
Students to Provide
Fabric Selection
This workshop is most suitable for fabrics that read as a single colour such as solids, hand-dyes, batiks, tone on tone prints and small scale prints. Ensure that you have a variety of dark and light coloured fabrics.
General Workshop Requirements:
•Assorted fabric scraps in both light and dark colours or at least 8 fat quarters in solid colours (four darks and four lights)
•Rotary cutter with a sharp blade
•Cutting mat
•Chalk pencil (Brenda likes Clover Chaco liners)
•Neutral-coloured thread for piecing
•Sewing machine in good working order with 1/4in foot
•Spray starch (optional)
•Digital camera or cameraphone
•Batting, flannel sheet or similar to use as a design wall (if venue allows)
Sewing Machine Required
Full-Day Workshop
9 am - 4 pm, Thursday, February 26
Convert your scraps into dynamic compositions by building with improvisational units – log cabins, ladders, and more. Learn freeform cutting without rulers or templates; how to join irregular blocks; and the effective use of positive and negative space. Develop scrap management strategies for future projects. *All images are indicative only and represent what can be achieved using the techniques learned.
All Levels
Students to Provide
Fabric Selection
This workshop is most suitable for fabrics that read as a single colour such as solids, hand-dyes, batiks, tone on tone prints and small scale prints. Ensure that you have a variety of dark and light coloured fabrics.
General Workshop Requirements:
•Assorted fabric scraps in both light and dark colours or at least 8 fat quarters in solid colours (four darks and four lights)
•Rotary cutter with a sharp blade
•Cutting mat
•Chalk pencil (Brenda likes Clover Chaco liners)
•Neutral-coloured thread for piecing
•Sewing machine in good working order with 1/4in foot
•Spray starch (optional)
•Digital camera or cameraphone
•Batting, flannel sheet or similar to use as a design wall (if venue allows)
Sewing Machine Required