Well. The last three classes at Create were excellent. I intend to stay put for a while and work on all the things I've learned this month.
I made a cool ring with Jane Salley on Sunday (was that really only yesterday?). It was a short, fun class and I recommend it to anyone who has a chance to take it.
On Friday, I took Elin Waterston's Thread Painting Mini Quilt class. Thread painting is something I've been trying to teach myself and I was delighted to find a class. Elin is an excellent teacher. She started the class by telling us we could decide whether it would be a product or process class; she would accommodate us. And, she did. I chose process. I wanted to try techniques, so they won't scare me later. I made a sampler and two pieces (definitely process pieces, not finished products).
The first "piece" is my interpretation of some Roman columns in Jordan. I started with a sketch (Elin is very strict about having you start out with a drawing).
I decided to try making circles and freeform diagonal stitches to make a sunset.
On Saturday, I took Kelli Nina Perkins' class in Stitch Imagery. This turned out to be my favorite class of the whole CREATE retreat. I thought I would like it, I had no idea how much I would love it. Wanting to work on more Stitch Imagery projects may motivate me to unpack my things in a timely manner. We used a photo, copied the outlines from it onto watercolor paper (using the pencil rubbing technique many of us learned in elementary school), watercolored the drawing, free form stitched on the water color paper, made a copy on fabric of the imafe, and then painted, stamped, embellished and sewed some more. I was in Heaven!
Wanting to work on more Stitch Imagery projects may motivate me to unpack my things in a timely manner. We used a photo, copied the outlines from it onto watercolor paper (using the pencil rubbing technique many of us learned in elementary school), watercolored afthe drawing, free form stitched on the water color paper, made a copy on fabric of the imafe, and then painted, stamped, embellished and sewed some more. I was in Heaven!
Posted by: cheap jordan shoes 8 | May 20, 2011 at 04:51 AM
What a good time you had! Don't you love Nina? I can definitely imagine the two of you creating in the same room - color heaven
Posted by: Diana Trout | September 24, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Sorry that I posted "teat time" instead of "tea time"....that would definitely be a different piece of art lol!
Posted by: Cat Dodt-Ellis | September 24, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Ooooh, look at all that gorgeous artwork! I LOVE teat time! From a simple B&W to that fabulous colored & stitched piece! And those columns are really awesome. I love the ring too! I can see you really had fun there, the workshops looked so good!!!
Posted by: Cat Dodt-Ellis | September 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Ooooh, look at all that gorgeous artwork! I LOVE teatime! From a simple B&W to that fabulous colored & stitched piece! And those columns are really awesome. I love the ring too! I can see you really had fun there, the workshops looked so good!!!
Posted by: Cat Dodt-Ellis | September 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Fantastic work Joanne! I love everything that you did. Sounds like you had a fabulous time.
Posted by: carol sloan | September 23, 2010 at 07:24 PM
Oh my goodness Joanne! I love what you're doing with your stitching, it is superb.
Posted by: erica | September 13, 2010 at 10:57 PM
I have never heard of these - thread painting (yours are stunning!!!) or stitch imagery (LOVE the bold colors and how you showed us examples of each step). Well, I obviously am adding this retreat to my wish list. What fun you had! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see what you create when you're home.
Posted by: Robin Orewiler | September 11, 2010 at 07:13 PM
I just saw your lovely photo on Kelli's blog and came to see what you had posted here. I love all the color on tea time ... such a fun piece. But I ADORE those columns! even if it's not a 'finished product'. I certainly think I could get excited about those techniques too.
Posted by: jan | September 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Well, I'm a tad more dazed than I even thought I'd be after seeing those Stitch Imagery things. I was going to write "you have a way with a sewing machine" -- but it's so much more than that! Oh, those colors simply dazzle!
Posted by: jeanie | September 09, 2010 at 12:45 PM
OMG! I haven't caught up with your blog in awhile and am overwhelmed with the wonder art you have made recently!!! You really have become an amazing "sew-er". I had no idea you could make such pictures with a sewing machine. You look gorgeous in your crown, painted shoes and lovely top. I can't wait to see everything in person!
Posted by: last minute lynn | September 05, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Joanne, Thanks for the compliments on my thread pieces. Looks like you are experiencing the same kind of fun! Great pieces. I am glad you commented, it reminded me to take a look at what you are doing recently. Hope all is well.
Posted by: lauren finley | September 04, 2010 at 06:20 PM
Cool ring, cool thread painting! Create was obviously a great art retreat. Love what you're doing.
Posted by: Karen Owen | September 04, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Joanne what fun! I love what you created...such a range between the ring and the sewing!! I love the stitching stuff what a great new way to make art. Do you think you will do more stitch imagery??
Posted by: Kris | September 04, 2010 at 10:04 AM
What fun classes. I need a new sewing machine! Tea Time is awesome. I would love to attend this next year. Your work is always spectacular.
Posted by: kathy mcelroy | September 02, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Oh my! What beautiful art you have created! I adore your ring! And your stitched columns are fantastic! Did you use cheese cloth or lace or what for the texture within the columns? And the dishes - WOW! I am in love with this and I would love to understand more about the technique. How did you copy it from the water color paper to fabric? Did the water color paper not tear while you stitched? Amazing piece! Thanks so much for sharing your artful experiences!
Posted by: Jackie Smith | September 01, 2010 at 02:57 AM
These are jaw-dropping great, Joanne. Your drawings are good. You've been holding out on us! :) Love what you did. I'm really impressed with those sewn circles. I can't so worth a bean.
Posted by: Christy Grant | August 31, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Love what you did! And I'd love Kelli's class too. I've always favored her articles in CPS.
Posted by: Angie Platten | August 30, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Very cool indeed! I love what you created. I want to see the tea time in person!
Posted by: Lorri Scott | August 30, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Cool! I love what you did- from the columns to the stacks of beautiful dishes!
Posted by: connie williamsc | August 30, 2010 at 10:48 PM
WOW! you took great classes.... I wish that I was there! All of your work looks fabulous -- the thread painting is my favourite!
Posted by: martha brown | August 30, 2010 at 10:42 PM
I can see why you loved Kelli Nina Perkin's class. What a great technique. Your stitch painting (is that what you call it?)is totally fabulous.
Posted by: Judy Streger | August 30, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Wow! What a productive few days! I love love that stitch image piece.... hmm... it has the wheels turning here! Glad you're home safe and sound :) xo Deb
Posted by: Deb | August 30, 2010 at 08:19 PM
Your work is incredible Joanne! I know you had fun with Fran too!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | August 30, 2010 at 06:09 PM