KESTREL’S QUILT BRAIN BOOTCAMP 

In this workshop quilt artist, Kestrel Michaud focuses on teaching us how to think creatively, demonstrates the importance of design elements, and teaches the first rule of her personal design formula. She will guide us through a series of hands-on exercises:

Lesson 1: Idea Generation

Students will go through series of exercises that will help students think of subjects and settings from nothing.

Lesson 2: Learn to Draw Like an Artist

Pulling from her own formal training, Kestrel will guide students through a series of drawing exercises to develop drawing ability. (Note from Kestrel: I've encountered a recurring sentiment that some art quilters don't consider themselves to be artists because they can't draw. Although I don't agree with that opinion, I understand why someone might feel that way. This series of exercises will work for anyone who wants to learn to draw.)

Lesson 3: Color Combinations

Students will learn about color harmonies and practice applying that knowledge to a design. Kestrel will share examples of color arrangements as they appear in her own art.

Lesson 4: Highlight, Midtone, and Shadow

Students will learn the first rule of Kestrel's personal quilt design formula and practice implementing that rule on a simple subject first. Kestrel will share how this formula applies to all of her own work. Students will begin work on applying the formula to a design of their choice (students may bring a pre-printed photograph of their choosing or use one provided by Kestrel. Photo subjects should be simple: A pet, a flower, a single object, etc.)

Lesson 5: Picking Fabric

Students will participate in an exercise in choosing fabric based on Kestrel's design formula. This final lesson is intended to prepare students to turn their design (from Lesson 4) into a finished quilt at home.

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There will be a $35.00 Kit Fee (Payable to Kestrel on day of workshop)

Kit includes:

• Organized folder

• Colored pencils

• Kestrel’s color wheel

• Tracing paper

• Pre-prepared, printed worksheets

• Blank paper

• Pencil

• Pen

Optional Supplies:

• Assortment of colored markers

• 3 printed photos on letter-sized paper (photos should feature simple, single subjects, such as a pet, a flower, a still life object, etc.)

• A battery-powered electronic tablet (such as an iPad) with Procreate App installed and digital photos for practice and optional backup battery pack