Instructor: Chris Edwards
Class Description:
Join artist Chris Edwards for a one-day fabric appliqué workshop and learn the basics of his simple technique to create pictorial imagery. Participants will experiment with a method that allows appliqué patches to be fully constructed with finished edges before they are attached to another fabric surface. Using basic quilt piecing techniques and a selection of colorful fabrics, students will design and construct their own appliquéd images, then apply them to a quilt, garment, tote bag, pillow, or another fabric object of their choosing. We will discuss how quilting techniques can be used to compose images and create pictorial space. Basic familiarity with sewing machines is recommended. All levels welcome.
This class requires that each student have their own sewing machine to work on. If you do not already have a sewing machine, CWS has limited sewing machines available. Please request upon checkout.
Instructor Bio:
Chris Edwards is an artist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker living and working in Chicago, primarily working in quilting and ceramics. He received his MFA in Painting and Drawing from SAIC in 2011 and his Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2014. He lives with his husband, dog, and two cats. He has exhibited work at Roundabouts Now, McClean County Arts Center, Western Exhibitions, Ox-Bow House, Wrong Marfa, Elephant Gallery, Adds Donna, Tusk), LVL3, Oggi Gallery, Dreamboat, Julius Caesar, and an upcoming show at the Art Center Sarasota.
Images:
(1-3) Quilts made by Chris Edwards, (4-6) Quilt appliqué details, (7) Chris Edwards
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
There are no refunds for class fees. However, if the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, there is the option of rescheduling only if your spot is filled from the Waitlist. You also have the option of transferring your class reservation to another person at any point. The closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 04/24/2025)
Instructor: Chris Edwards
Class Description:
Join artist Chris Edwards for a one-day fabric appliqué workshop and learn the basics of his simple technique to create pictorial imagery. Participants will experiment with a method that allows appliqué patches to be fully constructed with finished edges before they are attached to another fabric surface. Using basic quilt piecing techniques and a selection of colorful fabrics, students will design and construct their own appliquéd images, then apply them to a quilt, garment, tote bag, pillow, or another fabric object of their choosing. We will discuss how quilting techniques can be used to compose images and create pictorial space. Basic familiarity with sewing machines is recommended. All levels welcome.
This class requires that each student have their own sewing machine to work on. If you do not already have a sewing machine, CWS has limited sewing machines available. Please request upon checkout.
Instructor Bio:
Chris Edwards is an artist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker living and working in Chicago, primarily working in quilting and ceramics. He received his MFA in Painting and Drawing from SAIC in 2011 and his Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2014. He lives with his husband, dog, and two cats. He has exhibited work at Roundabouts Now, McClean County Arts Center, Western Exhibitions, Ox-Bow House, Wrong Marfa, Elephant Gallery, Adds Donna, Tusk), LVL3, Oggi Gallery, Dreamboat, Julius Caesar, and an upcoming show at the Art Center Sarasota.
Images:
(1-3) Quilts made by Chris Edwards, (4-6) Quilt appliqué details, (7) Chris Edwards
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
There are no refunds for class fees. However, if the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, there is the option of rescheduling only if your spot is filled from the Waitlist. You also have the option of transferring your class reservation to another person at any point. The closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 04/24/2025)
