QC PROGAM FOR 2008-2009
We have a fantastic program planned for next year (have you sent in your dues yet? Classes at our fantastic QC rate of $40 are only available for paid up members.) Once again we are offering 12 workshops (Applause! Applause!). As of this writing, all workshops will be held at the ACA, our usual space, but you must check with our website for confirmation and supplies closer to workshop dates.

Mickey Lawler- http://skydyes.com/
Sat or Sun, September 13 or 14, 2008 Workshops
Although Mickey is presenting at our May meeting, her teaching schedule did not allow for workshops during the 2007-08 program year. Come learn her fabric painting techniques.

The Annual QC Show’n Tell
Monday, September 15, 2008 7:30 PM
Welcome back from the summer. Share your latest creations with QC members.

Deidre Scherer - http://www.dscherer.com/
Monday, October 13, 2008 (Columbus Day)
Deidre Scherer creates portraits in fabric, often of people in hospice. Her art is beautiful, elegant and completely life-affirming. The QC library has a DVD about her, “Holding Our Own.”

Nancy Crasco - http://www.nancycrasco.com/
Sat or Sun, November 15 or 16, 2008 Workshops
Monday, November 17, 2008 7:30 PM Presentation
Using a gelatin plate printmaking process, students will create six-inch quilt blocks using a variety of techniques with found objects, plant materials, stencils, or by making marks directly on the plate. This kitchen friendly, monoprint process uses textile inks on both fabric and/or paper. (15 students only; 10 signups in May; 5 in September)

Holiday Boutique
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Arsenal Center for the Arts

Amy Ropple - http://ropplequilts.homestead.com/homesteading.html
Sat & Sun, January 17-18, 2009 Workshops
Monday, January 19, 2009 7:30 PM Presentation
You’ve been dazzled by her embellishments before. Here’s an opportunity to take a two-day workshop with Amy, constructing the first day and embellishing the second. Because of the technique, this workshop gives preference to those who can sign up for both days.

Louisa Smith - http://www.quiltescapes.com/
Sat or Sun February 7 or 8, 2009 Workshops
Monday, February 9, 2009 7:30 Presentation
Strips’n curves anyone? Louisa Smith’s process involves color sessions and placement success.

Laura Wasilowski -The Chicago School of Fusing - http://www.artfabrik.com/csof.html
Sat or Sun, March 14 or 15, 2009 Workshops
Monday, March 16, 2009 7:30 PM Presentation
Fusing? Is that quilting? You’ll be amazed at what a little fabric fusion will do to your stash--and how a lot of fusing will knock your socks off! One-day workshops.

Linda Cantrell
Sat or Sun, April 25 or 26: Still Life With Bottles six-hour workshop.. ..All skill levels
No more needle turn! No more basting! In this class you are the designer…. No drawing abilities needed. Learn to make your own designs by folding paper and cutting. Make your Still Life any size you like….Any color you like. I will show you how to free yourself of design and composition worries.
In this class you will learn to make perfect points, corners, and deep in side “V’s” using the freezer paper inside method. Plus you will learn how to frame your quilted art, for a more professional look. This class appeals to contemporary and well as traditional quilters. Please see my webpage, www.southernhighlandguild.org/lindafiber/ for photos.

Monday, April 27, 2009 7:30 PM Presentation
One of our 2007 presenters recommended Linda to us; and then recommended QC to Linda. She’s fun and funny and so are her quilts.

Gayle Fraas and Duncan Slade
Monday, May 18, 2009 7:30 Presentation
They thought back. The last time this amazing team presented for QC, it was 1979. Art quilts were just beginning. They were way out ahead of the curve. Come hear what’s happened in their world (and ours), over 30 years.

Quilt Show 2009 May 31, June 1 & 2

Registration Process – Please read carefully!
Thank you to Susan Monjan and Geri Barr who have stepped forward to offer their services as registration process coordinators.

NEW PROCESS: There will be two days of registration: Monday May 5, 2008 and Monday, September 15, 2008. At the May meeting, there will be a separate registration table for each workshop. To sign up, put your name on the clipboard list—and take one of the workshop tickets. There will be a checkout counter, where QC members (who have paid for the 2008-09 program year) can pay for workshop tickets with checks or cash.
Five spaces will be held per workshop for September registration. Registration tables will be ready by 6:30 PM on May 5 and September 15, 2008.

WORKSHOP COST
As you already know, QC workshops are a tremendous bargain over the cost of classes at shows and local quilt shops. Due to additional QC expenses, the Board has reluctantly raised the price of each class day by $5 to $40. As always, if there is an issue of financial need, please contact a member of the QC Board.
Program questions or concerns? Please contact Steffi Aronson Karp, QC Program.

Each workshop is all day, 9:00-4:00.
Each workshop will be open to non-members of QC one month before the date of the workshop. Non members are invited to apply on a wait list basis.

It is the responsibility of participants to check with the Program Committee regarding QC member waitlists if they cannot attend a class. Only if the waitlist has been satisfied may the space be offered to others.

Supply lists will be posted on the QC website when available. (If you do not have internet access, send a SASE to:
Steffi Aronson Karp, 458 Woodward Street, Waban, MA marked ATTN: QC Programs.)