WORKSHOP GENERAL INFO

Workshops are great way to learn a new process, brush up on your techniques, and get inspired. Teacher Phyllis Cullen shares her love for fabric, color, and textile crafts in new and exciting ways. Her enthusiasm is contagious! All classes are personalized, interactive, and fun. Students take home a fabulous piece of art they create from scratch.

Workshops always include several skills to learn to make projects unique:
  1. Digital assisted pattern creation
  2. Easiest possible techniques for applique or collage
  3. Art principles for composition, contrast, and impact
  4. Critical evaluation and fine tuning, including unrestricted post class help via email for each student
  5. Sources for ideas – best techniques for any subject
  6. Embellishment techniques with paint, ink, oil stick, thread, beads, polymer clay, chain, metal, foils, unusual fabrics
  7. Special enhancing techniques including thread sketching, needle felting, needle lace, bobbin work, fabric manipulation including 3D work, improvisational picture piecing, etc.
  8. Quilting techniques including subject appropriate designs, free motion

All this is done by working with a design that is used as the basis for practicing various skills and techniques. Each student is helped with their individual variations, and in planning further work.  All workshops accommodate participants at any level, beginner to expert. No sewing skills or drawing skills are required. Experienced quilters will find finishing easy, no-sew finishing options are also provided. Every student succeeds!

For details on specific workshops and a list of current topics, see Workshops Available. To participate, see our Calendar. Questions on creating a workshop for your group or guild? email Phyllis.                                             

Instruction Hours and Format:
Workshops are available in two formats, ONLINE and IN-PERSON.
  • ONLINE courses are delivered via Zoom in real time with full interaction with the teacher. Courses for up to 20 students are presented in two 3-hour sessions, regularly scheduled. Zoom workshops are recorded for endless re-watching by students for a full year. See our Calendar for online workshops and lectures. Individuals are welcome to attend.

  • IN-PERSON workshops are scheduled for groups, guilds, retreats, festivals, and events, and can be custom tailored. Programs may be scheduled for one 6-hour day, or divided into two 3-hour sessions. Students attending an in-person workshop will receive a link to a recorded Zoom class on that technique for endless re-watching for a full year. Students have full access to the teacher prior, between, and after sessions via email. See our Calendar for in-person workshops and lectures. To attend or for more info, the contact person is listed.

  • RETREATS!: join me for an intensive 4 day all inclusive experience  that includes full access to coaching 24/7 along with all the amenities of a luxury resort near San Diego. Current dates include August 17-20, and November 30-December 3, 2023.  Day students welcome as well. email me for more details [email protected]

​​Tools & Materials:
Supply kits  (optional( are available for all classes. Students just provide the tools:  a rotary cutter (any size), scissors, a small cutting mat,  (sewing equipment is optional)  and their sense of adventure! Full handout, pattern choices and supply list will be emailed to organizers or registered participants well in advance of the workshop. Organizers: If you need a supply list prior to booking workshop, let me know.  Kits should be ordered well in advance for online classes 

Cost:
  • Individuals: $85, plus $30 materials kit. (Add postage if materials kits are shipped.)​
  • Groups or guilds: $800 for up to ​20 students, ​plus $30 per person for optional materials kit. (Add postage if materials kits are shipped).  2 day workshops are $600 per day, same workshop in depth or two different
  • Instructor travel expenses may apply.

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See our Calendar for upcoming in-person and online lectures, workshops, and shows.
  To join a scheduled in-person workshop, the contact person is on the Calendar page. 
To sign up individually for our in-depth series of monthly portrait classes, visit www.QuiltedPortraitsandMore.com 
To book a workshop for your group or guild, or for more information, email Phyllis.
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