classes

Don't miss the most creative curriculum offered at Festival! Angotti contributes her talent and humor to this laser-cut, kitted mystery class. Enjoy this project as is or combine with complementary project offered in the other Progressive Class. Progressive Class—this class may be taken singularly or in conjunction with Karen K. Stone's (403) on Friday. Enroll for one or both. www.charlotteangotti.com

Using a scrap of a favorite fabric as a "starter", create a unique free-motion quilted mini-quilt, step-by-step. A timid free-motion quilter will gain confidence in this class. This is a great class for students with a little free-motion quilting experience or who want to learn to combine motifs and discover their own personal style. Various motifs and fills will be taught in class. www.quiltskipper.com

Classic Clamshells are stunning, and so are their fancy variations! Stone shares her elegant technique for flawless results with ease. Lots of design options and lots of fun!

Start with the basics of how a quilting machine operates and progress to tension control and rhythm. Learn how to properly adjust tension with hands-on lessons regarding needle sizes and thread weights. Find out how easy it is on the Handi Quilter Capri. Fun and informative. www.davidtaylorquilts.com

Quilting is not always about precision. Sometimes you just have to let loose and quilt without any rules. This beginner free-motion class will fill your mind with countless Modern ideas for quilting in those small spaces. If you are new to longarm quilting or not comfortable in front of the machine, this class is for you. www.forever-quilting.com

Fletcher looks complicated but is so easy to make for confident beginners and above.  Create with only one block, the Shaded 4-Patch—a basic unit used in many quilting patterns. With thirty-two blocks in one colorway, thirty-two in the reverse, construct this interesting design. No need to cut triangles! No need to piece triangles!  The versatile Shaded 4-Patch blocks can be easily made oversized using strip piecing methods, and then trimmed down using the Tucker Trimmer 1. www.kathiebeltz.com

Embrace the ocean and create a number of tropical fish from Haworth's pattern using her fussy cut technique and no fusible but glue to hold them together. Later, add these to a background of rocks, coral, and plants. Suitable for a wallhanging. www.janehaworth.com

Start by learning, or being reminded of, some basic embroidery stitches on your choice of a beautiful hand-made Malaysian batik panel. Then learn some novel embellishment techniques to add to the fun. Enjoy the relaxed tempo and reconnect with handwork! www.catherineredford.com

Crosshatching comes in many forms—from straight, curved, and/or wavy to modern. Where do you start? Hruska shows some creative ways to quilt out crosshatching designs with ease. Practice these designs on a border style sampler and leave the class with the confidence needed to try crosshatching on your next quilt project. www.forever-quilting.com

Making traditional Flying Geese units takes time, wastes fabric, and the units almost always come out wonky. Using the Wing Clipper tool makes creating Flying Geese units fast and easy, with no fabric waste. No need to cut triangles!  No need to piece triangles!  With one large square and four small squares, make a set of four complete Flying Geese.  Use these units in your quilts as Flying Geese, star points, chevrons, and all kinds of designs. www.kathiebeltz.com

Create Haworth's Spring wildflower patterns and learn to cut in a serendipitious way. Start with the Blue Lupine and then work on other flowers of your choice. Learn to make a simple painted and stitched background for your wall hanging or table runner. www.janehaworth.com

Design and create your own fabric, something no one else has. Learn to use paints, stencils, stamps, and other tools for monoprinted designs to use in Art and Traditional quilts. No artist training needed!  Using a gel press printing plate and paints, create complex fabrics designs that are uniquely yours. These fabrics are a fabulous addition to your stash, ready to use the day they are printed.  Totally permanent on fabrics. www.onpoint-tv.com