Workshops
On this website you find an overview of the workshops during Open European Quilt Championships 2013.
For more information please send an e-mail to info@yourganize.nl.
Special offer
Art Quilts in The Netherlands
Reading by Henk Lijding MA on the OEQC, every day from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. with opportunity for questions.
The reading is in Dutch on Thursday 17-10 and Saturday 19-10. On Friday 18-10 and Sunday 20-10 the reading is in English and Dutch.
Enjoy the richness and variety of art quilts. What makes a quilt an art quilt? And what is their art historical significance? Art historian Henk Lijding examines those and other questions in his lecture on art quilts. In addition to the common 2D works, Henk Lijding will discuss transparants, objects and installations as well. Even the newest development: art quilts video’s. The lecture is a richly illustrated introduction to his recently published book: Art Quilts in the Netherlands. In that innovative book, art quilts are explained art historically and complemented with an overview of the Dutch art quilters scene. A selection of the art quilts referred to are on display at OEQC, in the Genderhall. You may be convinced of their beauty and expressiveness.
Henk Lijding (1940) is art historian (Leiden University) and an expert on art quilts. He writes articles on art quilts for Quiltnieuws, the magazine of the Dutch Quilters Guild, since 2009. He wrote the catalogue of the exhibition ‘Uit de Naad’ (2009, Alkmaar). He was a member of the jury of European Art Quilts VII, and accompanied the opening of its exhibition at the Deutsches Textilmuseum Krefeld with a lecture on the process of adjudication. Henk Lijding curated the great exhibition ‘Art Quilts in the Netherlands’ in May of this year and he was the initiator of the symposium ‘Quilts and Art’, which, amid great interest, was held on the occasion of the exhibition at Gouda.
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Regular workshops
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Carmela Zak Workshop on Innovative Techniques |
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Pat Archibald Celtic Connections |
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Wil Fritsma Silk/wool landscape |
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Pat Archibald Travellers Tales Told in Little Landscapes |
Celtic Connections – Pat Archibald Download list with materials
Experiment with foiling onto fabric by superimposing a variety of gold, silver or copper Celtic motifs onto a background to produce a small A3 size piece with a contemporary twist. Pat will cover several foiling methods on the day as well as techniques for successfully working with iron-on bias tape. She will also tell you the stories behind some of her Celtic pieces and the origins of some Celtic designs. This project can be done by hand or machine although you may get more out of the day if you do manage to bring your machine. A kit can be supplied for this class containing a choice of designs and everything you need (except machine threads) for a successful outcome.
Workshop based on ‘Celtic Moon’
Technique: sewing machine
Suitable for all levels
Work: A small amount to finish at home e.g. binding. New ideas and theory to work with in the future.
Workshop is being taught in English
Maximum number of students: 15
Extra materiaal: yes, 18 euros
In this workshop we will learn how to use new techniques like scorching fabrics and painting materials with iron and soldering iron.
With respect to our need of saving the environment, we would use in this seminar some recycling materials like cellophane, organza, synthetic velvet and plastic bags in order to make a beautiful and colorful piece of art. We will use embroidery techniques to embellish our work.
Technique: no sewing
Suitable for intermediate levels
Work: To finish at home, new ideas and theory to work with in the future
Workshop is being taught in English
Maximum number of students: 15
Extra materiaal: unknown for now
Duration: 2 days
The silk worm lives about 35 days, depending on its kind and has eaten over 7000 times its own weight! The products derived from the silkworm give enough inspiration to create something beautiful. As a starting point we choose a landscape and on our way through the landscape let be guided by the beautiful silk materials whose color and diversity well combine. You manually and / or mechanically punch, embroider, a small part wet felting and possibly machine stitching. You work at a small sine so that the work in a day will give a good applying.
And………..” Color the sky always blue”
Technique: hand and sewing machine
Suitable for all levels
Work to finish at home
Workshop is being taught in Dutch and English
Maximum number of students: 15
Extra materiaal: n/a
Conjure up the atmosphere and capture memories of special places in this workshop. Colour is one of the main topics of this workshop: how to use colour to set a mood and atmosphere. Create a background stratum of colour and then superimpose a tiny, pictorial glimpse or detail of the scene. Quilting patterns will be discussed to add meaning to the piece and later students can hand embellish with embroidery and beads. We will also touch on gilding techniques. These pieces are A4 sized, achievable and manageable in a workshop. A choice of kits will be supplied for this workshop containing everything you require to finish the project. Workshop based on ‘Storm Shoreline’ ©Pat Archibald
Technique: sewing machine
Suitable for all levels
Work: A small amount to finish at home e.g. binding. New ideas and theory to work with in the future.
Workshop is being taught in English
Maximum number of students: 15
Extra materiaal: yes, 18 euros
| Datum | Code | Docent | Workshop | Duur | Prijs |
| Sa 19-10 | PA19 | Pat Archibald | Celtic Connections | 1 day | € 95,- |
| Sa 19-10 & Su 20-10 |
CZ19 | Carmela Zak | Workshop on Innovative Techniques | 2 days | € 190,- |
| Sa 19-10 | WF19 | Wil Fritsma | Silk wool landscape | 1 day | € 95,- |
| Su 20-10 | PA20 | Pat Archibald | Travellers Tales Told in Little Landscapes | 1 day | € 95,- |
| Su 20-10 | CZ19 | Carmela Zak | Workshop on Innovative Techniques | 2 days | € 190,- |
General information:
- Workshops full day costs € 95,-., workshops 2 days costs € 190,-
- Coffee, tea, water and a lunch-buffet is included for all workshops.
- Classes are from 10.00-12.30 o’clock and/or 14.00-16.30 o’clock.
- Applications will be handled in order of reception. Your application is final after we receive the fee.
- No fee will be returned to students who cancel their workshops after September 15, 2013
Teachers Quiltbiographies
| Five elements, textiles, color, line, form and technique bring me to design and create my quilts. They are built in layers of self-painted, stamped or otherwise processed materials. Stratification of the material in the design fascinate me because each successive layer leads to a new discovery. I love to experiment, to go exploring in materials, colors, techniques. My inspiration comes from my own neighborhood, city, the arts, and especially nature. An idea, a technique always leads to a series of designs. The love of textiles and engineering I pass on to my students. My goal is to inspire them so that they dare to find their own path.
Website: www.wilfritsma.nl |
Wil Fritsma |
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| I live and work in Edinburgh, Scotland. I originally trained as an Occupational Therapist but then went on to open a specialist Patchwork and Quilting shop which I had for ten years. For the last nine years I have worked freelance and teach and exhibit worldwide. My own work is inspired by my travels and adventures in unusual places. You can view my work in the various galleries on my website.
Website: www.patarchibald.com |
Pat Archibald |
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| Carmela Zak was born in Tel Aviv and is living in Moshav Zofit since her marriage to Eitan Zak a native of Zofit. She has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Carmela has previously served in various administrative organizations and currently teaches creative art work in her studio at the moshav. For the past 7 years she has been the chairman of the thimble association in Israel. The landscape and life of the moshav, the changing of the seasons and the special bond with the city of Jerusalem have all contributed to Carmela’s inspiration. Carmela paints the threads and material which she applies in her work thus creates special effects. Carmela has exhibited her art work throughout the world and has earned various awards and many compliments |
Carmela Zak |
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