Bonnie Lyn McCaffery - Quilt Artist - Lectures & Workshops

“Expert teacher - well prepared and easy to understand. Real joy to learn from. Thanks.”

*Fees are subject to change.
LECTURES - 
2007 *$375 with a workshop $475 without a workshop
2008 *$400 with a workshop $500 without a workshop
plus travel expenses (meals, accommodations, mileage, airfare)
2009*$425 with a workshop $525 without a workshop
plus travel expenses (meals, accommodations, mileage, airfare)

WORKSHOPS - 
2007 *$400 2-3 hour, *$600 5 hour, $675 6 hour - plus travel expenses (meals, accommodations, mileage, airfare)
2008 *$450 2-3 hour, *$650 5 hour, $700 6 hour  - plus travel expenses (meals, accommodations, mileage, airfare)
2009 *$475 2-3 hour, *$675 5 hour, $725 6 hour  - plus travel expenses (meals, accommodations, mileage, airfare)

***Inspiration & Development of a Quilt Artist Slide Show*** ALWAYS A FAVORITE
(1 Hour)
Traveling through time, we will witness the evolution of one Quilter from traditional bed quilts to contemporary wall pieces. You will see what has influenced some of the Quilter’s designs. This is a FAST paced slide lecture. It is a favorite for all because there is a wide variety of different styles of quilts. A few Samples.
“One of the best programs I’ve attended.“

***Portrait Quilts Lecture*** NEW
(1 hour)
Everyone loves a face. There is a wide variety of ways to capture people in quilts. This lecture will explore many different peoples portrait quilts. You will also see how easily I create my own portrait quilts using a guideline drawing under the fabric (so I can see exactly where to paint the features). A fast paced slide lecture with actual quilts. Check out my book "Portrait Quilts: Painted Faces You Can Do". See some Portrait Quilts.

***Kaleidoscope Quilts and the Many Possibilities*** (1 hour) Kaleidoscopes are fascinating. It’s only natural that they are translated into quilts. In this slide lecture we’ll see the many possibilities for kaleidoscope quilts as well as the techniques and design tips to create them. Another FAST paced slide lecture. View some Kaleidoscope Quilts.

***Fantasy Fabrics Lecture***
(1 hour)
Fantasy Fabric. What is it? Wonderful fabric created by capturing various items under a sheer layer of fabric - cut fabrics, threads, feathers, silk flowers, Tintzl, glitter confetti, and a variety of other things. We'll explore how fantasy fabric is created and many of the spectacular uses and quilts. A slide lecture with actual quilts as well. Fantasy Fabric: Techniques for Layered Surface Design book available in November 1999. Fantasy Fabric Sampler

WORKSHOPS -  2008 *$450 2-3 hour, *$650 5 hour, $700 6 hour 2009 *$475 2-3 hour, *$700 5 hour, $750 6 hour ***NEW Painted Face for BEGINNERS Workshop*** (5 hour)  ALWAYS A FAVORITE Yes you can!!! A guideline drawing under your fabric makes positioning features easy. By the end of the class you will have a painted face ready for the addition of hair and clothing. Once you learn this technique you will be able to paint your own choice of faces - family & friends. Combine this class with the “Fantasy Fabric Sampler” workshop and you will be able to complete a Painted Face design with hair and clothing. “I need a ruler to draw a straight line, so I was amazed with the results of this workshop. Bonnie is a patient and expert instructor. I was having so much fun working on the first face that I did not remember that I wanted to put borders on it. I'll never doubt Bonnie again. She said I could and I did.“ Barbara Anderson Painted Faces is one of the best classes I’ve taken. With the step-by-step instruction and excellent demonstration, everyone can paint a great face. No matter what your skill level or even if you have never painted before, Bonnie guides you every step of the way. She made learning to paint a face such a wonderful experience and broke it down into a workable process that anyone could do it. And they did...the whole class went home with great looking faces. ...Michelle Verbeeck The title "Painted Faces" somewhat intimidated me when our guild offered this class because I’m one of those people who really can’t draw a straight line without a ruler. Bonnie’s insight and method of breaking down each feature of the human face made this project not only possible for me but it actually looks like my daughter, Julie!... JoAnne Finnigan

Class Sample.

NEW *** DigiBobbE Fun (5 hour) or DigiBobbE Quicky (2-3 hour version) Workshop*** This is a new technique for DigiBobbE (digitized bobbin embroidery). Have fun experimenting with this new technique, while stitching up a few experimental pieces. We will learn how to do bobbin embroidery on a machine embroidery unit. Candlelight Yarn is a gorgeous stitched from the bobbin and the embroidery machine makes it quick, easy, and accurate. Learn how to mark the pattern, hoop the fabric for specific placement, and also how to combine the designs. Embroidery machines with adjustable bobbins are required for this workshop. Examples of DigiBobbE.

BUY DigiBobbE I: Ornamental Swirls designs How do you DigiBobbE? How to combine DigiBobbE designs

***Kaleidoscope Piecing Workshop*** (5 hour) Learn a unique PAPER STRIP PIECING TECHNIQUE to create this eye-catching quilt top. Paper piecing increases accuracy, while stabilizing the many biases. Using mirrors, we’ll choose fabric placement without wasting a lot of material. The color possibilities are endless. There is an additional pattern fee to be collected by the program director. “Wonderful teacher - lots of fun and good directions.”

Class Sample.

***Kaleidoscope Design Workshop***
(3 hours)
The color possibilities are endless. This is a fun and exciting workshop to learn how to DESIGN wonderful kaleidoscope designs. It’s amazing to see the designs created. The PAPER STRIP PIECING TECHNIQUE will be discussed. This is a design class, so there will be no sewing.
"I didn't know you could have such fun with mirrors."

***Floral Sampler Workshop*** (5 hours) Sample a few techniques from the new Fantasy Floral Quilts book. You will capture Silk flowers under a sheer layer of tulle. We will also discuss a variety of ways to embellish the flower centers. You will be amazed at how quickly these blocks can be made and how beautiful they are.  “Love the class! I will never look at silk flowers in the same light.”

Sample of Floral Sampler Fantasy

***Bouquet Fantasy Workshop*** (5 hours) We'll create a stunning floral bouquet quilt. It's fast and rewarding, as silk flowers are captured under a layer of tulle. This is just one of the Fantasy Fabric techniques.  “Great hints given for a beginner in machine quilting. Best class I’ve had in years. Thank you.”	Sample of Fantasy Floral Bouquet
***Fantasy Fabric Sampler Workshop*** (5 hours) Create several different fun pieces of fabric by trapping various items under a layer of tulle. Some of these items will include Tintzl, feathers, threads, and sheer fabrics. This class and technique are playful, quick, and instantly rewarding.  “Fantasy - not my scene until I met Bonnie - now I’m hooked. I didn’t realize you could have so much fun with  bits and pieces.”	Sample of Fantasy Fabric
***Fantasy Fabric Pin Workshop*** (2 hours) These eye-catching pieces of jewelry are quick to make and beautiful to wear. Create a Fantasy Fabric Pin by capturing threads under a layer of tulle. Sewing machines required.	Larger view of Pins
***Fantasy Fabric Tree Fairy Workshop*** (5 hours) Everyone loves the fairy. So now there's a workshop to create this adorable little fairy sitting in a tree branch. This is another of the Fantasy Fabric techniques.	Fantasy Fabric Tree Fairy
***Twisted Branch Workshop*** (5 hours) Learn how to create the real looking twisted fabric branches. You will decide where your branch is placed - in a vase, a wreath, or just a branch on it's own. You will also decide what is growing on your tree - leaves and flowers. This is a really exciting technique that you can include in your Fantasy Fabrics.  "What a great way to make branches that look so realistic."	Sample of Twisted Branch quilt

***Free Form NON Applique*** 5 hour Another Fantasy Fabric type of class. This is a wonderful freeing class. No templates. Freely cut shapes are laid out and then captured in place under a sheer top layer of fabric. Some basic design concepts as well as free motion stitching will be taught. This class will open new doors for quick fun and creative expression.

***Creative Play Workshop***
(5 hours)
We will explore ways to create non-traditional designs, using a wide variety of creative exercises. There will be discussion about various inspirations and ways to increase creativity. We'll develop a notebook of possible quilt ideas. You'll never lack for inspiration again. See some student quilts that have been done after this class.
“You really helped the creative juices flow. MOST enjoyable. Keep on inspiring us!”