Fresno FiberArts Guild is also known as FFG
Members and non-members must preregister for the workshops. Sign-up forms are below:
*Workshop Sign-Up Form: Click here: class_sign_up.pdf
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This is a quick summary of the lectures and workshops for 2024-2025:
September 21 -& 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
October 19 & 20, 2024 Elizabeth Rangler
Lecture: Trunk Shows: Whimsies from the Heart
Workshop: Make a Whimsie Fee: $50
November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt
Fee: $80
January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
February 15-16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Appliqué + Piecing = New Possibilities Fee: $120.
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
April 12-13, 2025 Lora Wheeler
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
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This is a quick summary of the lectures and workshops for 2024-2025:
September 21 -& 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
October 19 & 20, 2024 Elizabeth Rangler
Lecture: Trunk Shows: Whimsies from the Heart
Workshop: Make a Whimsie Fee: $50
November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt
Fee: $80
January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
February 15-16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Appliqué + Piecing = New Possibilities Fee: $120.
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
April 12-13, 2025 Lora Wheeler
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
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September 21 & 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué
Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Lecture: Trunk Show of my wool quilts
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Discussion on wool types, threads, applique supplies: specific to woolwork
Kit to be used in class: Butterfly wool applique
Stitches covered: stem, French knot, bullion knot, couching, satin Palestrina, straight and overcast applique stitch
A kit for the cost of $25 will be provided. All supplies needed for the project will be included.
Biography: Mary Ann Bloom, member of Los Banos Quilt Guild, quilter 25+ years, retired PE and Sewing teacher. “My favorite technique is APPLIQUE. I am in my happy place id I have a needle and cloth in my hand!”
Hobbies: embroidery, rubber stamping, gardening, grandkids
I am very active as an adult leader/ trainer with Adult Leadership in the Boys Scouts of America Program.
I have been married to Roger for 48 years, we have 2 sons, Andrew and Kevin and 4 grandsons.
I have a passion for antique quilts and women’s history, thus developed a program presentation of “Bed Turning” to be able to share not only the beautiful antique quilts, but also the amazing stores of their makers and owners. “If Quilts Could Talk” is my presentation with 20+ antique quilts and their history.
PERSONAL SUPPLY LIST:
***Sue Spargo book, CREATIVE STITCHING, excellent book which will be great during class as a visual reference (optional but highly recommended)
Small applique scissors to cut wool pieces
#2 pencil or fine tip permanent marker for tracing pattern pieces
Paper scissors to cut freezer paper templates
Fabric marker-your choice (optional)
Small applique pins
Small iron and pad to press freezer paper templates onto wool (wo could set up a few pressing areas?)
Sewing light (optional but handy)
Tweezer if you need help picking up small pieces
Comfortable chair cushion (optional)
Please bring any supplies you want to bring for your stitching. If you choose to add embellishments like beads or whatever I encourage you to be creative!
I will bring a few light boxes for tracing patterns.
If you have any questions please call or text me: Mary Ann Bloom 209-604-8674 or email [email protected]
September 21 & 22, 2024 MaryAnn Bloom
Lecture: Antique Quilts, Bed Turning Show
Workshop: Wool Appliqué
Fee $35
(plus $25 kit fee to be paid to instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Lecture: Trunk Show of my wool quilts
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Discussion on wool types, threads, applique supplies: specific to woolwork
Kit to be used in class: Butterfly wool applique
Stitches covered: stem, French knot, bullion knot, couching, satin Palestrina, straight and overcast applique stitch
A kit for the cost of $25 will be provided. All supplies needed for the project will be included.
Biography: Mary Ann Bloom, member of Los Banos Quilt Guild, quilter 25+ years, retired PE and Sewing teacher. “My favorite technique is APPLIQUE. I am in my happy place id I have a needle and cloth in my hand!”
Hobbies: embroidery, rubber stamping, gardening, grandkids
I am very active as an adult leader/ trainer with Adult Leadership in the Boys Scouts of America Program.
I have been married to Roger for 48 years, we have 2 sons, Andrew and Kevin and 4 grandsons.
I have a passion for antique quilts and women’s history, thus developed a program presentation of “Bed Turning” to be able to share not only the beautiful antique quilts, but also the amazing stores of their makers and owners. “If Quilts Could Talk” is my presentation with 20+ antique quilts and their history.
PERSONAL SUPPLY LIST:
***Sue Spargo book, CREATIVE STITCHING, excellent book which will be great during class as a visual reference (optional but highly recommended)
Small applique scissors to cut wool pieces
#2 pencil or fine tip permanent marker for tracing pattern pieces
Paper scissors to cut freezer paper templates
Fabric marker-your choice (optional)
Small applique pins
Small iron and pad to press freezer paper templates onto wool (wo could set up a few pressing areas?)
Sewing light (optional but handy)
Tweezer if you need help picking up small pieces
Comfortable chair cushion (optional)
Please bring any supplies you want to bring for your stitching. If you choose to add embellishments like beads or whatever I encourage you to be creative!
I will bring a few light boxes for tracing patterns.
If you have any questions please call or text me: Mary Ann Bloom 209-604-8674 or email [email protected]
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October 19 & 20, 2024 Elizabeth Rangler
Lecture: Trunk Shows: Whimsies from the Heart
Workshop: Make a Whimsie Fee: $50
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
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November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt
Fee: $80
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
November 16 & 17, 2024 Dora Cary
Lecture: Trunk Show: Contemporary Quilts
Workshop: Only one Quilt
Fee: $80
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
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January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
January 18– 19, 2025 Martina Celerin
Lecture: Dimensional Weaving: My Journey from Scientist to Fiber Artist
Workshop: Dimensional Weaving Fee: $120. ( kit fee included)
Loom rental or purchase $40
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
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February 15 & 16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Applique + Piecing = New Possibilities
Fee: $120
Kit: $25 (paid to the instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
February 15 & 16, 2025 Sheila Frampton-Cooper
Lecture: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
Workshop: Applique + Piecing = New Possibilities
Fee: $120
Kit: $25 (paid to the instructor)
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
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March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
March 22, 2025 M'Lu Colbourn
Lecture: Trunk Show: Card Artist, Sharing Memories with Friends and Family
Workshop: Hands-On! Make Cards!
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
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April 12 - 13, 2025 Lora Wheeler
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
Lecture: Trunk Show: Upgrade and Unravel Upcycled Fashion
Workshop: Four in One Upcycled Menswear Shirt
Fee: $35
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno,CA
