May 2010 Painted Quilt Art Retreat

May 2010 - PAINTED QUILT ART RETREAT -
Mid day(12:30pm) Friday May 21 thru Monday May 24 2010
Additional study dates can be added on... Ask Patt!
Painting and Quilting Classes
$475.00
In the heart of So. Cal Temecula Wine Country
at the beautiful retreat center of Vina de Lestonnac
www.vinalestonnac.com
Dinner Fri, 3 meals Sat., Sun Brunch, On Our Own restaurant dining Sun evening, Monday Breakfast, Lunch

Double Occupancy Lodging Fri-Su Nights (+$85 sngl. occ)
$75 deposit with balance due end of Mar 1, 2010

Contact patt@pattsart.com
P O Box 302
Mt. Baldy, Ca 91759
Painted Quilt Art
Lest you plan to use one of mine ( I have 'em there) IF POSSIBLE: PLEASE COME WITH YOUR READY TO GO ENLARGED DRAWING CREATED USING INSTRUCTIONS found via E-Z Drawing Method on the side bar link list. You'll be SOOOOO happy you did this in advance. We WILL have ability to create drawings there tho. :-)
Painting Description
This class is perfect for those that don’t draw or paint but wish they could.
We can use technology to create your own original contour drawing from a photo you bring to class… or ..you can chose from one of my ready to go contour drawings. You’ll paint using TSUKINEKO fabric Inks and special stick applicators. By the later part of Day 2 we'll begin planning discussions about bordering, binding, hanging, and quilting your painted piece. THEN.. It's quilting time lest you prefer to continue painting.
Beginning and Intermediate Level


FYI:Dates for 2011 are Apr 01, (Fri)thru Apr 4 (Mon)
I'm not kidding about Apr 1 start date. :-)
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Painting Supplies
Regular point and ultra fine point black sharpie pens
Pencil and notebook for taking notes
Appx a fat quarter of white or off white scrap fabric..( to practice on)
Appx ½ yard of prepared for dyeing white fabric… OR ½ yard of washed plain white fabric.
Fabric and Paper Scissors
Masking or painters tape
1 white large plastic trash bag ( like for tall kitchen cans)
A few Paper Towels in case of a rare spill
Bring clear focus color photo/s ( 8” x 10” size) of what you wish to create a drawing for to paint. You might want to keep this project manageable in size… i.e. around 18 x 20. If creating your own drawing.. you will need a clean sheet of paper the size of your ultimate drawing. Patt will have a roll of oversized paper in the classroom for sale at cost. If you do not wish to create an original drawing, you may chose from one of my ready to go contour drawings at my cost of reproduction. Anyone arriving with a ready to go drawing will get started more quickly.
Bring Pigment inks ,fantastix, and fabric markers you may already own. ( There will be time in class to pick up what you don’t have)
Optional :
A white plastic picnic plate to mix on should you wish to mix inks.. I rarely do this
Acrylic watercolor brushes if you prefer over stick applicators
If you already have one of these and have difficulty getting up and down, you may wish to bring a small craft iron and ironing pad, power strip to keep by your work space.

For those creating original drawings off photos.. Patt has overhead transparencies , and will provide use of an overhead projector.

inks /markers / fabric available in classroom at reasonable prices.
Inks and markers are less than $4 bottle, applicators are less than$1
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Quilting Description: Using your already finished top, we’ll first review what quilt lines convey what messages, then you’ll create a quilting plan for your piece using tracing paper and pencils.. Then.. You QUILT to your hearts content.

QUILTING SUPPLIES:
Your piece you wish to quilt
Tablet of Tracing Paper (larger is better)
Scotch tape and / or masking/painters tape
Variety of Colored Pencils (the full rainbow of colors plus a few neutrals)
One or 2 practice quilt sandwiches made up of 2 solid fabrics and a batting… about 9 x 12” size
Color Assortment of Polyester or Rayon Finishing Threads your might use on your quilt top
Bobbin Thread ( I like Clear and Smoke Polyester)
Manual Pencil Sharpener
Notebook / Pen for notes
Your Sewing Machine (in good working order.. bring your manual too)
Basic Sewing Supplies (Machine needles, fabric and paper scissors, seam ripper, etc.)
Backing Fabric and Batting, Quilters Safety pins
Rotary Cutter/Ruler
Cutting Board optional… there are some already there

Drawing For Those That DON'T Draw

For those attending my retreat and looking to create an original drawing (actually tracing)off one of your photographs, you'll be way ahead of the game if you come with your ready to go drawing. That said, I'm posting a review of the process.
Step 1 ( Photo above)
First,in addition to a clear IN FOCUS photograph, you'll need the following: painters or masking tape, 1 sheet (8 1/2 x 11) clear acetate, an ultra fine point sharpie pen. The acetate could be a book report cover, or as I mostly use, a piece of overhead transparency film available at most all stationary stores. There are several kinds "write on, ink jet, and laser". Write on is least expensive and works well. 3M makes a good product though a store brand is fine.

Step 2 (Photo above)
The most important of all is a clear in Focus photograph. If you start with a snapshot like a 4 x 6, enlarge it (on paper is fine) to an 8" x 10" as this will offer a much easier tracing job. What you see here is a snapshot my hubby took of a shoe shine boy found in a plaza in Chiapas, Mexico near the Guatamalan border. Ray is presently doing this image on canvas but is using this process to get the original acetate image which he then projects and pencils right on the canvas.
( One could use the same process to create an original drawing on paper that would be placed underneath your fabric as a painting guide... but honestly.... it's time consuming, less accurate, and tricky to get right particularly when enlarging only a wee bit. .... so continue reading.)



Step 3 (Photo above)
Next, at a time when you are not in a big hurry, tape the 8 x 10 photo to a smooth desk level writing surface like the kitchen table. One piece of tape at each of the four corners is fine.


Step 4 (Photo above)
Place the piece of clear acetate over the photograph and likewise tape the acetate to the tabletop using 4 small pieces of tape.


Step 5 (Photo above)
In preparation for your tracing, be thinking about the smooth continuos lines you see in a coloring book. That kind of coloring book simplicity line is your goal. No sketchy sketchy stuff. :-) Now, using an ultra fine point sharpie, settle down without caffeine in your system ( maybe 1 small glass of wine would be helpful..??) and begin to trace all the important images, slowly and carefully.


Step 6 (Photo above)
Your tracing will look something like this!

Step 7 (Photo above)
When you have finished tracing the desired image, you can place a piece of white paper behind the clear acetate and you will now have a contour drawing which you can lay on your copier and make 1 black and white paper copy to take to a printer like Kinko's and ask for an enlargement. A good class project size is 205% enlarged which prints an 18" x 24" drawing derived off your original 8 1/2 x 11. Most print shops can enlarge an 8 1/2" x 11" up to 400% resulting in a drawing about 34" x 44'. If you'd like, ask to use their proportional scale wheel to calculate something more exact. They should be able to help you with that.
The resulting paper drawing will be an exact reproduction of your tracing and will be laid underneath your fabric when we are ready to paint. No marking on the fabric is necessary. The cost is pretty nominal (appx. $3 for a 205% enlargement), and it will put you 3 to 4 hours ahead when class starts making your retreat experience even more productive. You'll be truly glad you spent this time in preparation.
There's a bit more detail re: enlarging on the bottom of http://www.pattsdrawingmethod.blogspot.com also accessible via the link list above.