What I Learned from a 2-day Art workshop

Surprising things you learn when you take a 2-day art workshop

I signed up for the workshop Pat Pauly offered through Front Range Contemporary Quilters, (FRCQ)

I had concerns that I would not learn what I wanted to learn which is how to move my work into a more abstract feeling. I believe my gut was right, I am not sure I learned any new techniques to be more abstract BUT what I did learn has a lot of value……

• I learned that I could do ¼ inch seams after practicing a bit.
• I also learned I do not like it any more than I liked it 13 years ago when I started my art quilting adventure
• I did learn I have no large, printed fabrics suitable for Pat’s technique. But I realized I have quite a few scarfs that do have big patterns. Now I just need to figure out how to stabilize them as the fabric is light weight.

• The question about this piece, that I have named. ”Hit by a number 2 Ugly Stick” is whether  I should  waste more time trying to redeem it or call it a failure and move on. I am still working on learning when the ugly stage is redeemable and when it if hopeless. I will discuss with my art critique group tonight

Hit by a Number 2 Ugly stick

• I also learned maybe technique has potential, BUT I will probably use my own collage technique.  I can see possibilities. I was thinking of adding some subtle figures drawn on a sheer fabric.

Everything coming up roses

Added a subtle figure….maybe

• I learned that I need to add photos of my larger works to my website hanging in a home, business or gallery setting.  I took  a lot of pictures . Now I made need to  talk with my web designer about best way to incorporate them into the website, Social Media I can figure out myself.

Katherine A La Picasso hanging in my living room

• I learned that I need to hit up my studio to improve it. I moved work I had leaning on the wall downstairs. I will see what else I can donate to Recreate, such as mall canvases, and some frames. Then I need to shop at Home Depot for materials to build out my design wall.