Canadian Rockies Quilt Art Conference

A Quilt Art Educational & Inspirational Event
March 9 to 14, 2007
Canmore, Alberta, Canada

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Phil Beaver  Joyce Becker    Laura Cater-Woods    Cynthia England   Ann Johnston  Lorraine Torrence     Laura Wasilowski

Laura Cater-Woods

Laura is a studio artist with an extensive international exhibition record & numerous major awards. Her mixed media & fiber art work is held in public, private & corporate collections. After completing an M.F.A. in Painting she began to integrate her love of fabric & thread with her approach to drawing & painting. Her images explore the textures & rhythms of details from the landscape. Laura teaches widely, utilizing her formal training as a Creativity Coach. Nominated for Professional Quilter’s Teacher of the Year, 2004 + ‘05, Laura is known as a nurturing & inspiring facilitator who offers highly personalized instruction.

Idea to Image: A Creative Process Workshop
The studio journey is explored in this highly personalized workshop: fueling up, making the map vs. “winging it”, checking your toolbox, getting started, & enjoying the trip. Fabric collage will be used as a way of exploring personal imagery. The resulting small format images may be complete in themselves, or seen as stepping stones toward larger pieces. Individual & group discussion focuses on developing ideas & giving them form.  2 days, March 10 & 11

The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire & Water
Working with sets of opposites - visual & conceptual - participants will develop an original composition using natural elements as inspiration. Curved edge appliqué construction will be taught as a fast & direct way of developing the designs. Students may choose to work on a number of small pieces or to work on one larger piece. Size, scale, materials & construction techniques are discussed & demonstrated in the process of developing original & innovative work. Instruction is highly personalized. Group discussion includes topics such as nurturing the creative self, getting around an “artist’s block” & building a series.
3 Days, March 12,13 & 14

Canyon Music by Laura Cater Woods

River Morning ly Laura Cater Woods