June Colburn

Half Day Classes

The Biology of Color: Beyond the Color Wheel

Are you careful with color? Confused by color? Intimidated when faced with choosing colors for a project? Learn the rules, secrets and tips to help you relate color to your life, wardrobe, quilt projects and home décor. Using 50+ fabric swatches to fill an 8-page workbook, create a reference guide that will help you for years to come. Bring your questions—finally demystify and understand how to use and control color to make it work for you. See examples of garments and quilts that illustrate key principles. End the mystery and start the mastery!

3-4 hours

Renaissance-Inspired Slashed Velvet Bag

Layer slashed velvet over silk, tie with decorative ribbon and thread, add beads to embellish and what do you have?—a technique suitable for evening bags, costumes, holiday and bridesmaids’ dresses, and much more. This simple idea focuses on fast, easy techniques with lots of possibilities for adaptation. And that’s just for starters! Next, try gluing silk to the back of a piece of velvet, cutting and folding it with even more beads. Add hand stitched details to complete the design. A fun class with historic roots!

3-4 hours

Mini-Collage

Are you careful with color? Confused by color? Intimidated when faced with choosing colors for a project? Learn the rules, secrets and tips to help you relate color to your life, wardrobe, quilt projects and home décor. Using 50+ fabric swatches to fill an 8-page workbook, create a reference guide that will help you for years to come. Bring your questions—finally demystify and understand how to use and control color to make it work for you. See examples of garments and quilts that illustrate key principles. End the mystery and start the mastery!

3-4 hours