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He teaches classes — both for groups and private lessons — and has expertise in book restoration, aesthetic rebindings, and custom journals and sketchbooks. Drawing on a rich background of art history, business, and as a magician, Blake combines traditional techniques with modern, small-batch sensibilities to create truly unique, utilitarian pieces of art. 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Each bezel will take approximately two hours to complete. \u003cstrong\u003eYour $25 kit fee is included in your registration and includes all beading supplies needed\u003c\/strong\u003e. “An assortment of bead sizes and colors will be available,” Amy writes, “but since we all work best with different beads, folks are welcome to \u003cstrong\u003ebring beads that suit them\u003c\/strong\u003e.” Amy’s previous Beginning Beading class is not a prerequisite for this class, but a beginning knowledge of beading is helpful so you can immediately begin working. And if you have previously taken Amy’s class, this new class is \u003cstrong\u003ean ideal opportunity to bring your in-progress beaded book and add a bezeled cabochon to the cover (examples shown here! \u003c\/strong\u003eIf there is a certain type of cabochon you want to bezel in the future, bring it along and Amy can help you plan the best method to do so. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents should bring the following supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/first-time-beading-on-fabric-by-liz-kettle\"\u003eFirst-Time Beading on Fabric\u003c\/a\u003e by Liz Kettle\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Come learn to make this cute wonky pine tree runner using the \u003ca href=\"..\/products\/crazy-christmas-trees-table-runner-by-cut-loose-press\"\u003eCrazy Christmas Trees by Cut Loose Press\u003c\/a\u003e (purchase required for class) designed by Karla Alexander! You can also choose to use your blocks in a wall hanging or other fiber project — Dudley used the pattern to create her 2020 stocking for our annual fundraiser!  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Supply List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In addition to the pattern, each student should bring the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight (8) 10-inch squares of green and blue fabrics for your trees — or use the colors you want instead!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight (8) 11 in. x 14 in. rectangles of background fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 yard backing fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 yard of fabric for binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epiece of \u003cstrong\u003equilt batting\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring 18 in. x 45 in. — f you don’t finish your runner in class, you will have all the knowledge necessary to complete it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003etriangle ruler with a 45 degree angle\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/product\/CGRKA6.html\"\u003eCreative Grids Spider Web ruler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, also designed by Karla Alexander) plus large square ruler (if you already own one)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003erotary cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecutting mat\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003esewing machine\u003c\/strong\u003e in good working order, with necessary attachments and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ebasic sewing notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\/supplies (thread, pins, scissors, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dudley Shugart, a member of the Burke chapter of Quilter’s Unlimited, has been quilting for decades as well as having years of experience working at quilt shops, including Artistic Artifacts! Dudley also periodically hosts mini quilting demonstrations and creates many of the beautiful sample quilts you see on display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artistic Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50024054489365,"sku":"8912052026","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5054\/7221\/files\/CLPcrazytree.jpg?v=1784130649"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/collections\/workshop-events.oembed","provider":"Artistic Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}