I recently got to attend a 3-day retreat with my SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) regional (Florida) group. Oh my, it was SO wonderful! The scenery, facilities, meals, workshop, demonstrations, and CAMARADERIE were all fantastic! I think the recent lock down made us all that much more elated to be together again. We did enjoy it so!
We had a well-lit and large room where all 28 of us had plenty of room to work and socially distance.
This photo shows about 2/3 of the room.
We worked on our own projects and also had several opportunities for learning. The highlight was a 4 hour workshop presented by Bobbi Baugh.
Becoming One with the Night, by Bobbi Baugh
She taught us for 2 hours on Saturday, about the concept or story of our artwork. Something I tend to overlook. The next day she taught us for 2 hours about composition. This was VERY useful, even for those who had art degrees.
As I Have Trusted Morning, by Bobbi Baugh
The slides Bobbi showed were excellent examples of what she was presenting. I can’t recommend her highly enough! (Even though I didn’t take a picture of her.)
We had several short demonstrations: hand embroidery from Laura Parkel, 3D vessels from Joan Engel, and working with tulle from Jan Lipsky. These were well attended and quite interesting.
Joan showing us how to make 3D vessels.
In addition, two people were using interesting techniques which others wanted to learn, so they did “pop up” demos for us. Linda Geiger taught us how to intentionally make fabric pucker and Ellen Nepustil showed us how to make paper shells.
Ellen working on a shell. The one on the table is dry and complete.
While everyone was distracted during one of the demos, I took photos of some of the projects going on in the room.
Becky needle-felted flowers. The dark background MADE them!
Sharon hand stitched hexagons.
I forget who made this. If you know, please tell me.
Marian combined her own printed fabric with scraps.
Laura worked on a bouquet.
Peggy PATIENTLY made bobbin lace.
Can’t you feel the energy and creativity? I’ll show you more in the next post.
Ellen Lindner
Lucky you, Ellen, to have a workshop with Bobbi Baugh. What a talent!
I’ve been side-lined for quite a while now with severe hand problems,but would love to keep getting your emails.
My new address is gengrundy@ gmail.com.
Gen in Hendersonville, NC
Hi Gen,
The class with Bobbi was EXCELLENT!
I’ll update your address so you’ll still get the newsletter. Thanks for letting me know.
Wonderful to see bobbin lace in the mix of projects. ❤️ Great collection of bobbins.
Yes, they’re like jewels!