Workshop: Esterita Austin - Luminous Painted Illusions

  • July 18 - 20, 2024
  • National Quilt Museum

    215 Jefferson St.
    Paducah, Kentucky 42001
Description

In this 3 day workshop, Esterita will teach you her original technique to create painted art quilts using your own photos. This is a technique at which anyone can succeed – even if you’ve never painted before!

Her technique is a reimagined mono print method, which uses fusible web to transfer your original painted image to Organza using metallic acrylic textile paints. 

It can also be used as a form of collaging. You will be working from your own enlarged photo: perhaps one you have taken of a favorite vacation photo, or an architectural structure that intrigues you, or an interesting still life for inspiration and interpretation.

It’s unlike other printing processes, because it is not a reverse process – what you see it what you get. This means it’s a breeze to add written words or numbers into your quilt designs without fuss. Esterita will guide you in the process and allow you to free your creative muse with her innovative technique for painted art quilts.

 

Workshop FAQs

What are the times of the workshop?

Workshops are 3 days: Thursday – Saturday. Class runs 9:00am - 4:00pm. Students must be out of the classrooms when the Museum closes at 5:00 pm.

Friday evening, we offer you the option to stay until 8:00 pm and work on your project or visit the Museum galleries.

 

How many people will be in the workshop?

We can accommodate up to 20 students per workshop – each student having use of one 3’x6’ table. Irons and ironing boards are provided by NQM, and shared by all participants.

 

When can I bring in my supplies?

You may unload materials between 1:00-4:30 pm on the Wednesday before the workshop begins. NQM has Janome 6700 sewing machines available for use if you are unable to bring your own. There is no charge, but we ask that you request a machine prior to the start of class.

 

Where do I park? 

Loading and unloading materials can be done from the Museum parking lot. We have several flatbed carts available if you need help bringing materials inside. Once you’ve unloaded, please park in the municipal parking lot located on 2nd Street behind the Museum during class hours (near the Farmer’s Market Stand). All parking is free.

 

How do I get into the Museum?

Please use the Main Entrance to the Museum.  The automatic-accessible door will be unlocked each morning starting at 8:30am for you to enter the building.

 

What about lunch?

Lunch break is an hour and timed at the instructor’s discretion. There are a variety of restaurants within walking distance of the Museum that are open for lunch and dinner.

 

Can I bring my own food?

Bottled water, coffee and hot water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own tea bags, drinks or snacks for your own table. 

 

Do I have to pay admission to the Museum?

No! As a workshop participant your admission to the galleries is included. If you are a Friend of NQM you also receive a 20% discount on all purchases in the Gift Shop.

 

Refund Policy

If you have to cancel more than 30 days before the workshop, NQM will issue a full refund.

If you have to cancel within 30 days of the workshop, NQM will issue a refund for the class amount minus a $100 deposit.

IF NQM has to cancel the workshop for any reason, participants will receive a full refund.

Please note, workshop/class tickets are non-transferrable.

 

Date & Time

Jul 18, 2024 9:00 AM - Jul 20, 2024 4:00 PM

Venue Details

National Quilt Museum

215 Jefferson St.
Paducah, Kentucky 42001 National Quilt Museum
The National Quilt Museum, Inc.

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