Workshops
Light the Portrait with Color
Learn how to make your portraits shine with color! This is a 3 day workshop designed to help the student create a portrait that expresses the personality of the person in the portrait.
We will discuss choosing a good photo, how to expand the range of flesh tones, drawing to give dimension, how to add color to show personality, and how to manipulate value to direct the viewer. Students are encouraged to use their own photos. Please be aware that students will need to step out of the class at some point to find a local photocopy shop to make 3 photocopies and one enlargement of their line drawing created in class.
Materials provided by the student:
Color photo (preferably 8″ by 10″) make sure it is clear and you can see the pupils of the eyes clearly
Mechanical pencil
.005 permanent pen in black (Sukura-Micro Pigment)
Paper scissor
Fabric scissor
Note book
Colored pencils (three different values of the eyes color in your portrait, and white)
Pencil sharpener
Scotch tape
Color wheel
Black or very dark color fabric for background/base- approximately 32″ square
Pallet of selected fabrics with fusible (ready to use)
Teflon sheet to protect iron and ironing board
Wax free transfer paper in a light color (Saral is one brand available at Jo Ann Fabrics)
Parchment paper (available at a grocery store) for making individual pattern pieces
Light boxes would be helpful and please provide one ironing board and iron per 4 students
I will provide a piece of acetate for each student
Please contact me if you are interested in having a workshop in your area. michellejackson@quiltfashions.com
Light the Way With Color
When someone sees your work, what do you want them to see and how do you want them to feel? Learn how to manipulate value and color in your art quilts to create an exceptional piece that sings with depth and illumination and creates a mood you want to share.
This is a 3 day workshop but can be tailored to work for your groups needs . Students will learn how to work with a full range of values to manipulate and enhance the composition and create a powerful impact for the viewer. The workshop builds with the addition of color. The student will learn about the psychology of color, color theory and color schemes to enhance the mood and mystery of the landscape they want to create.
Students are encouraged use their own photo. Please be aware that students will need to step out of the class at some point to find a local photocopy shop to make 3 photocopies and one enlargement (under 30″ by 30″) of their line drawing created in class.
Materials provided by the student:
Color photo (preferably 8″ by 10″)
Mechanical pencil
.005 permanent pen in black (Sukura-Micro Pigment)
Paper scissor
Fabric scissor
Note book
Colored pencil (any color)
Pencil sharpener
Scotch tape
Color wheel
Black or very dark color fabric for background/base- approximately 32″ square
Pallet of selected fabrics with fusible (ready to use)
Teflon sheet to protect iron and ironing board
Wax free transfer paper in a light color (Saral is one brand available at Jo Ann Fabrics)
Parchment paper (available at a grocery store) for making individual pattern pieces
Light boxes would be helpful and please provide one ironing board and iron per 4 students
I will provide a piece of acetate for each student
Please contact me if you are interested in having a workshop in your area. michellejackson@quiltfashions.com
Lectures:
Understanding the Value of Value
This lecture defines value and demonstrates what a valuable tool it is for the artist. There are over 25 illustrations to explain and show the value of value.
What is Color, Really?
This lecture addresses everything you need to know as an artist to intentionally choose color for the purpose of effectively communicating mood through art.
Finding Myself Floating in Color Soup
Have you ever wondered where you fit in as a quilter? You may dabble a little in this a little in that and love it all, but then you ask; do I fit in? Where is my place? This lecture tells how I came to understand my uniqueness and found a place to fit in. My hope is that this will help you find a place to call your own.
Please contact me about lecturing in your area. michellejackson@quiltfashions.com