Intro to Fabric Portraiture-NE Ohio

Join renowned portrait quilt artist, Jack Edson for an introduction to fabric portrait. No experience necessary!

Learn the basic technique of translating a printed portrait into a fabric creation.  We will cover the use of a grid to break down small areas of a face and demonstrate two methods of using printed color fabric to depict a portrait.

Students will all work on the same image, a portrait of the artist, Velasquez, which provides many opportunities for teaching the techniques. Then you can take the techniques you've learned home to make your own portrait quilts!

*This class can be taken as a stand-alone class, or you can continue these skills in the afternoon Intermediate class to build on this project. 

No Kit Fee

Supplies needed:

Basic sewing tools, rotary cutter and mat, needle, thread, scissors, a variety of small pieces of various color fabrics.  Students are encouraged to bring extra small pieces of color fabric to share.

Sewing Machines will be generously provided for students by Bernina/ Chestnut Ridge Sewing