Improvisational Patchwork with Denyse Schmidt
As many of you already know, Denyse Schmidt is a very talented author, fabric designer and quilt maker. What you may not know is that Denyse teaches fantastic workshops in her Bridgeport Connecticut studio. Over the years many of our customers at Purl Patchwork have taken Denyse's Improvisational Patchwork Workshop and have positively gushed about it, and with good reason. The day long class teaches skills and techniques that give students freedom within their sewing and gets their creativity flowing. The class includes lunch, snacks and all the supplies you'll need to make 4-6 quilt blocks that you get to take home. We highly recommend this class to anyone who who wants to expand their artistic expression and meet some great people in the process!
Recently Denyse has expanded her class offerings to include Sewing 101, Improvisational Patchwork, Advanced Improv and Project Workshops. You can find all of the details and sign up on Denyse's site by clicking here.
We invited Denyse to do a guest blog post about her upcoming workshops, here is what she had to share with us:
What a treat to be able to say hello here on the Purl Bee, my favorite source for delightful inspiration! I knit my first-ever scarf with crazy, hairy wool and the most beautiful wooden needles Joelle gave me when I visited the shop a few years ago – I had just quit smoking and my new knitting habit helped me kick an old one. It was a gesture that had a profound impact on my life, and one I will always be grateful for.
I often hear from folks who take my Improvisational Patchwork class that the workshop has, in some way, a lasting effect on their work or life. I never feel as though I can take credit for having actually “taught” anything – I simply provide the opportunity for participants to learn about themselves, and their own creativity. We are all familiar with the many (many) roadblocks that disrupt our creative confidence. In Improvisational Patchwork, you’ll practice ways to move past those sticky habits of mind so you can tap into your unique creative voice.
Come spend the day changing the way you think about color and patchwork in my beautiful Bridgeport CT studio with like-minded creative folks. Whether you are an experienced quilter or a beginning crafter, we guarantee a rewarding, memorable experience. All you need is a tiny bit of machine-sewing experience, and an open mind – we provide the rest!
The next Improvisational Patchwork class is Saturday, June 13, from 11am to 4pm. Register here. I look forward to seeing you! – Denyse
May 13, 2009 | Email Share Print | Classes, Denyse Schmidt, Friends of Purl, Patchwork | 15 Comments
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Cheryl Jaeger
Warrensburg, Missouri