For the sake of organizing a web based class, we (Tom and I) often divide a category into breakout rooms, the place as they work, they talk about amongst themselves what their group’s title will probably be. It’s at all times a enjoyable second for Tom and I when new names are revealed. At this time you’ll meet the “P’s in a Pod Plus One.”
The members of this week’s P’s in a Pod Plus One (named after their topics: Individuals x 2, Porcupine, Pig—and a Roseate Spoonbill) are made up of Liz Imperato, Becky Manske, Linda Draft, Sylvie Aguilar, and LeahGrace Kayler, all of whom have taken not less than one class with me earlier than. They knew what they had been doing for positive and I feel you’ll agree that the progress they made was proof of that reality. Liz Imperato even completed quilting one of many two portraits of her surfer-boy son (photograph above) quickly after class ended!
In final week’s submit, we featured “The PeeWee Delight.” Should you missed seeing the colourful critters created by that gifted group of girls, test them out right here.
As with all my lessons, the assets college students have to attract on past my in-class suggestions included the Material Collage Grasp Class. Lately up to date and now obtainable as a subscription, the Grasp Class gives steerage for all points of the method, from selecting cloth to ending and hanging—pre-class, throughout class, and every time wanted after class.
Now, time to share the in-progress work of the remaining 5 ladies of this very enjoyable class. Thanks all for a terrific week—you encourage me, in addition to others, with the time and dedication you give to your artwork. Following every particular person’s classwork pictures are their “Present and Share” pictures from our mid-week after-class night collectively—together with pictures of their more and more “messy” studios—which in my thoughts interprets to “productive.” 😉 Take pleasure in!
Click on on any small picture under, to see it bigger and to scroll by way of that gallery grouping.
Sylvie Aguilar
Sylvie joined us from Massachusetts—her purpose for the week was to put aside the brighter saturated colours she often works with and problem herself to work with paler pastel colours, particularly pinks, for her latest barnyard portrait. As you’ll learn in Sylvie’s story under, issues can considerably change in the middle of every week’s class!
From Sylvie:
I made a decision some time again to do a barnyard collection that would come with a cow, sheep, pig and horse or donkey. That is #3 of the collection.
Sylvie Aguilar
I’ll by no means work with pastels once more!!! All of my work thus far has been made with sturdy vibrant colours. Working with pastels for this one ended up being a serious wrestle. A lot so, that on day 3, I made a decision to begin over utterly. I simply couldn’t really feel it in my intestine. It made it very tough to make any type of progress that I used to be pleased with. Lesson discovered. Comply with your intestine feeling or instinct. And don’t be afraid to begin once more. It made all of the distinction for me. In 2 days, I used to be capable of make nice progress as a result of I used to be feeling it. Oink-tavia and I had been completely satisfied once more.
Sylvie Aguilar Present and Share
Linda Draft
Linda joined us from Wisconsin—her purpose for the week was to get begin on what she knew can be a memorable but tough topic—to make it “recognizable, colourful, and enjoyable.” Her “Girdwood (Alaska) Gal” can be a problem for anybody, however Linda jumped in and “caught” with this porcupine, getting Girdwood’s face and paws in place—with only a few extra quills to go.
From Linda:
I took the image of the porcupine whereas on a visit to Alaska. We went on an tour to the Wildlife Conservancy Middle and it was there that I noticed the porcupine and he or she ‘posed’ for a photograph I actually appreciated.
Linda Draft
Maybe as a result of instructing was my occupation, I feel I can acknowledge excellence in instructing. (However I is perhaps biased. ???? ) Susan is without doubt one of the most insightful, affected person, thorough, PATIENT (what number of instances did she draw that nostril and chin – and but I took a very long time to get it) and has a wonderful grasp of the way to carry a pupil alongside of their journey (Fowl by Fowl). And TOM – saved all the things transferring ahead, was additionally glorious in fixing our glitches and I liked when Susan requested him his perspective on the work being reviewed. He clearly has a expertise for anatomy and recognizing the place a pupil is struggling as properly. You two make a terrific staff.
Linda Draft
Linda Draft Present and Share
Liz Imperato
Liz joined us from California—her targets for the week had been to have enjoyable together with her first collage of a human face, to go slowly and to work with values to create kind (versus counting on adjustments of coloration). Properly, as you’ll see under, aside from “go slowly,” she did a unbelievable job working with values in each portraits of her son—and it appeared like she additionally had enjoyable.
From Liz:
This quilt “Surfer Boy” was began in Susan Carlson’s on-line zoom class. It’s a image of my son when he was 10 and it jogs my memory of him browsing as a baby. These had been particularly good instances.
I selected the topic of my Collage as a result of I wished to learn to make a human face with cloth and the photograph of my son introduced again numerous reminiscences.
Liz Imperato
Liz Imperato
Liz Imperato Present and Share
LeahGrace Kayler
LeahGrace joined us from Florida, and was solely capable of attend the category for 3 days—her purpose for these days was to create a background for her attractive (beforehand collaged) roseate spoonbill. She particularly wished to make use of quite a lot of values together with her colours to “deepen the look of the piece.” (I really like the photograph LeahGrace despatched us, under, of her changing into her quilt topic!)
From LeahGrace:
I dwell in Florida for a part of the yr. The spoonbill is my favourite Florida fowl, not just for its grace and majesty, but in addition for all that it symbolizes in varied cultures – transformation, hope, sensitivity, self-acceptance, stillness…
LeahGrace Kayler
It is a fantastic class, very supportive – Susan meets you wherever you’re in your studying curve, superbly artistic, and plenty of enjoyable. You may be amazed at what you accomplish as you discover your interior artist. I be taught one thing new with each collage I make. It’s been a unbelievable journey!
LeahGrace Kayler Present and Share
LeahGrace Kayler
LeahGrace Kayler
Becky Manske
Becky joined us from Wisconsin, and her purpose for the week was to, “get grasp” and good begins on each her granddaughter and beloved pup’s faces. That is Becky’s third portrait of a kid, and this one appeared to move superbly out of her from the very begin—studying a lot with every bit she creates—which is one other good purpose.
From Becky:
My granddaughter Brynna wished a canine. Her mother didn’t, so we bought her stuffed canines for her particular days. In the future she opened the current and was annoyed at getting a stuffed canine trigger she wished an actual canine. She checked out her mother and stated “I would like one with blinking eyes!”—as she blinked her personal eyes. Mother lastly gave in a number of months later and stunned her with Roxy. They’re now finest buddies and Brynna has plans to be a Veterinarian in the future.
Becky Manske Present and Share
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 — 7 pm, Jap Time
Fantastical Material Collage Fish Zoom Comply with-Alongside
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BONUS VIDEO: February 2025 Fish Comply with Alongside Spotlight
How have you learnt when it’s time to connect? One trace is while you run out of pins. One other, as within the case under, is when the pins begin getting in your approach. This video demonstrates how I tack issues in place with glue with a purpose to safe my collage as I work—and to unencumber pins so I can add extra cloth!
ALL 2025 LIVE ONLINE CLASSES ON SALE
Openings in Our Subsequent Dwell On-line Intermediate-Superior Class
March 10-14, 2025
We nonetheless have availability in our March Dwell On-line Class. This class is held by way of Zoom and is for many who have some expertise with my methodology of Material Collage. Please see registration particulars under.
See this weblog submit for particulars of 2025’s Dwell On-line Lessons and hyperlinks to Dwell On-line Lessons. Peruse extra “(Not) On the Highway” on-line class posts right here.
March 10-14, 2025
Dwell On-line Class—Intermediate-Superior—class dimension most 8 college students
Most Class Dimension: 8
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To Register: This class is for college students on the intermediate or superior degree. You must have a grasp of the basics of cloth collage earlier than beginning this class, ideally by way of taking a previous class with Susan, or having labored by way of the Grasp Class or different eWorkshop. Please submit your request to register to Tom ([email protected]) and he’ll ship you the hyperlink to register or ask for additional info. Thanks.
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November 17-21, 2025
Dwell On-line Class—Intermediate-Superior
Most Class Dimension: 8
Value: $1,495 $1,295
To Register: This class is for college students on the intermediate or superior degree. You must have a grasp of the basics of cloth collage earlier than beginning this class, ideally by way of taking a previous class with Susan, or having labored by way of the Grasp Class or different eWorkshop. Please submit your request to register to Tom ([email protected]) and he’ll ship you the hyperlink to register or ask for additional info. Thanks.