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VICKI CONLEY
Design From Photo to Imagination
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13
In this class, Vicki will show you how she uses multiple photos to design bold, graphic landscapes. She'll demonstrate how to simplify images using a tracing technique with clear sheet protectors or tracing paper, as well as the Procreate app on an iPad.
You'll then design your own pattern using your own photos. Your finished pattern will be enlarged and traced onto Floriani Stitch and Wash Fusible Stabilizer (available from Vicki).
There will also be a discussion on value and fabric selection.
You'll construct a simple rock pattern to learn both the Turned Edge Machine Piecing technique and Fussy Piecing for the sky.
Next, you'll put these techniques into practice as you design your own pattern from your own photos.
This is not appliqué; instead, the pieces are sewn to each other, and the stabilizer remains in the finished piece. On the final day, Vicki will discuss and demonstrate different ways to print, stencil, or appliqué lettering onto quilts.
No perfect points or advanced drawing skills required—just your photos, your imagination, and a willingness to experiment creatively with fabric .
Included Bonus:
Before class, Vicki will host a Zoom session to help you choose the best photos for these techniques. Please add vickiconley55@gmail.com to your contacts and watch for an email from her with the meeting details.
Students interested in learning Procreate before class can explore Vicki’s online course available through C&T Publishing.
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"My work is born from an ongoing exploration of the natural world...
always wondering at its beauty, complexities, and fragility."
Through a blend of abstract and representational approaches, Vicki seeks to express the intricate relationships between human experience and the environment. The landscapes, ecosystems, and scientific phenomena she encounters during her travels inspire her creative process, while her deep-rooted belief in the importance of protecting public lands guides the narrative threads in her art.
By experimenting with different techniques, Vicki creates richly textured and colorful work that aims to draw in the viewer and evoke a sense of curiosity and exploration within each piece. Utilizing fabric and stitch she seeks to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary fiber art, creating a unique and captivating experience for the viewer. Through color, texture, and form, and the intersection of art, science, and conservation, Vicki strives to contribute to the ongoing conversation about the critical importance of protecting our planet's wild places.
