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Learn Linda’s techniques for working with ink pencils and ink blocks. Learn how to paint, blend, and shade your Forget Me Not Butterfly. Make it your own signature masterpiece! The best part – the colored circles and dots are already in color, printed on fabric. Linda, an experienced painter and quilt instructor, will guide you every step of the way. In this immersive workshop, you’ll learn her expert techniques for creating stunning botanical art that captures the delicate beauty of the Forget Me Not Butterfly. Linda’s nurturing approach ensures you won’t miss a beat. She’ll be by your side, unraveling each stroke and technique, making sure your masterpiece blossoms. Linda’s passion for art is contagious. Her studio buzzes with creativity, and her students leave transformed.

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Embark on a whimsical journey with Linda as your guide. In this enchanting workshop, you’ll learn to breathe life into delicate ladybugs using ink pencils and a touch of fabric paint. Transform your ladybugs’ wings, adding vibrancy and depth. Each stroke is a brush of enchantment. Linda’s classroom is a haven of inspiration. Explore layering, shading, and capturing their charming essence — all with the humble ink pencil. Fellow artists become kindred spirits, and creativity dances in the air.

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Step into Linda’s vibrant classroom, where creativity knows no bounds. In this captivating workshop, Linda, a talented artist and nurturing instructor, will lead you through an exploration of ink pencils and fabric paint. Linda’s expertise will unlock the secrets of ink pencils. From delicate strokes to bold flourishes, you’ll learn how to breathe life into your fabric canvas. Explore texture, blend hues, and create captivating backgrounds. Your fabric will transform into a canvas of dreams. Brace yourself—the bug is contagious! As you blend ink and paint on fabric, you’ll feel the spark of inspiration.

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Learn to paint and blend with fabric paints and Ink pencils on your painted wholecloth quilt top. Learn how to blend colors, add shading, and create little details. Zinnias, those vibrant and cheerful flowers, will be the stars of your quilt. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, this Painted Zinnias project is perfect for exploring fabric painting. So grab your brushes, unleash your creativity, and let those zinnias bloom!

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Thursday.

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Join Linda on an enchanting voyage through her world of quilts, a journey that transcends fabric and stitches. In this lecture, we’ll explore how Linda’s quilts evolved, drawing inspiration from diverse sources:

1. Wanderlust Threads: Linda’s quilts mirror her extensive travels across the globe. Each stitch tells a story—a memory from a bustling market in Turkey, balconies in Milan, Italy or Pandas in Washington DC’s zoo.
2. Fairy Tale Stitches: Childhood fairytales wove magic into Linda’s heart. Now, she spins her own tales in fabric, creating quilts that whisper secrets of enchanted forests, brave knights, and mythical creatures.
3. Doodles Unleashed: From idle sketches to vibrant coloring book pages, Linda’s doodles blossomed into intricate quilt designs. Explore the whimsical patterns that emerged from her playful imagination.
4. Tapestry of Bias: Bias tape—unassuming yet transformative. Linda’s keen eye spotted its potential everywhere: on city streets, in vintage shops, and along winding trails. She celebrates bias tape’s versatility and ingenuity.
5. Appliqué and Paintbrush: Linda’s dual passions collide in her quilts. Witness the fusion of delicate appliqué blooms and bold brushstrokes, a harmonious dance of fabric and color.

Throughout this lecture, Linda’s entertaining anecdotes, infectious humor, and unwavering positivity will leave you inspired. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or a curious beginner, prepare to see life through the kaleidoscope of Linda’s quilts. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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