Jaw-dropping hand applique:  

             Using photographs from your own albums, design your own "time capsule to the future generations".  Learn how to     compose the images, compose background landscapes, draw your own patterns, stitch the most secure and delicate appliques, and learn to detail them with minimalist embroidery.  Keeping it simple and basic, using mostly solid color fabrics, we'll launch timeless textile masterpieces which you will complete after the session is over. 

               The complete class takes 3 days minimum, makes a wonderful 5 day retreat, and will cost $750 per day for a maximum of 10 students.  Travel and lodging expenses are not included in price. *

Techniques can be previewed by buying a copy of Laura's AQS publication The Art of Hand Applique, available from Amazon.com

                 Beginning Hand Applique

       In this 6 hour class we will learn to select fabrics, mark them, cut them, clip and not clip them, stitch them.  Your hands will stitch inside curves, outside curves, square corners, knife-edge points, and reverse applique.  Pattern is provided, it includes all the necessary challenges.

                  This class will cost $750 per day plus travel costs, and maximum is 20 students. *

               Advanced Hand Applique

This 6 hour class will teach confident hands how to design the pattern, including linings when needed, mark fabrics, layer fabric pieces, switch layers mid-applique, detail with minimalist embroidery technique.  This class is available to anyone who can demonstrate proficiency in secure applique skills, by showing a sample of their work before class begins,  and to anyone who has taken my beginning hand applique class.  Pattern will be provided.

          Pricing is the same as above. *