These are the talks I am currently giving:
Contemporary and Modern Art Quilters
This talk features the work of over 35 textile artists who are making exciting Contemporary and Modern art quilts. Linda will define what a Modern quilt is, and illustrate how it differs from a Contemporary quilt by comparing examples of similar styles/designs. By the end of the talk you'll be able to differentiate between them quite easily. Photographs and detailed close-ups will explore the diversity of work being created today by both types of quilters.
Quilts: From Utility to Art
This lecture defines what a quilt is and essentially, how one is made. Three distinct sections of the talk show the different traditional styles (patchwork, appliqué, wholecloth) and demonstrate how these basic styles have gradually developed into textile art over the years. The slide talk features antique quilts as well as the exciting work of over 30 contemporary quilt artists. The photographs and detailed close-ups illustrate the diversity of work that can be achieved using textiles and other media. Many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, artistic and unique are explained. Unless travel restrictions apply, some examples of both antique and art quilts will be shown at the end of the talk.
The Creation of a Quilt Book
Journey with Linda on a 3-year odyssey as you hear the story of how she researched and wrote her quilt book, The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. This is the chronicle in words, illustrations and photographs about how the book was created. See how photographs and stick-figure drawings were turned into clear step-by-step illustrations, as if by magic. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas develop, and how a book is designed. Learn some art quilt techniques as you see how the pages grew from concept to reality. Experience the thrill of finding just the right quilts to feature in the book, and examine some of these beautiful pieces in detail. This talk will give a fascinating insight into how this quilt book was written from start to finish, and will introduce you to some gorgeous art quilts and the techniques used to make them.
Ultimate Quilt Artists
The beautiful art quilts produced today have certainly travelled a long way from their modest beginnings as utilitarian bed coverings. This talk will feature the exciting work of over 40 of the quilt artists featured in Linda’s latest book, The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. The photographs will illustrate the diversity of work that art quilters have achieved, and the author will discuss many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, quirky and unique.
I am currently preparing the following two talks that I am planning to have ready for the Festival of Quilts 2020:
What is an Art Quilt?
This talk features the work of over 35 textile artists who are making exciting and innovative quilts. It will compare and contrast the work of art quilters with quilters who are making contemporary and pictorial work. The talk will attempt to define the different categories of quilts being made for exhibitions all over the world. Linda will explain what an art quilt is, and illustrate how it differs from a contemporary and a pictorial quilt by comparing examples of similar styles/designs. By the end of the talk you'll be able to differentiate between them quite easily. Photographs and detailed close-ups will explore the diversity of work being created today by these innovative quilters.
and
The Embellished Quilt
This talk features around 40 quilts that have been embellished either through surface design, embroidery or beading. Each technique will be closely examined to see how it enhances the quilt on which it was used. We will examine slashing, stamping, stencilling, screen and mono printing as well as discharging, foiling and rusting. Acid etching will be explained as will marbling, snow dyeing and cyanotype. We will also see how Angelina fibres can be used on quilts, as well as metal, machine and hand embroidery, thread painting, couching and bobbin work. Detailed close-ups will provide a good understanding of the use of embellishment on quilts, and how it might enhance your own work.
Talk Fees
I am cutting back on speaking engagements in general, and especially those that mean I'll have to drive some distance from London, especially in the evenings. I'm happy to talk to groups local to me or at large Regional events or Festivals.
I have given up teaching workshops.
Contemporary and Modern Art Quilters
This talk features the work of over 35 textile artists who are making exciting Contemporary and Modern art quilts. Linda will define what a Modern quilt is, and illustrate how it differs from a Contemporary quilt by comparing examples of similar styles/designs. By the end of the talk you'll be able to differentiate between them quite easily. Photographs and detailed close-ups will explore the diversity of work being created today by both types of quilters.
Quilts: From Utility to Art
This lecture defines what a quilt is and essentially, how one is made. Three distinct sections of the talk show the different traditional styles (patchwork, appliqué, wholecloth) and demonstrate how these basic styles have gradually developed into textile art over the years. The slide talk features antique quilts as well as the exciting work of over 30 contemporary quilt artists. The photographs and detailed close-ups illustrate the diversity of work that can be achieved using textiles and other media. Many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, artistic and unique are explained. Unless travel restrictions apply, some examples of both antique and art quilts will be shown at the end of the talk.
The Creation of a Quilt Book
Journey with Linda on a 3-year odyssey as you hear the story of how she researched and wrote her quilt book, The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. This is the chronicle in words, illustrations and photographs about how the book was created. See how photographs and stick-figure drawings were turned into clear step-by-step illustrations, as if by magic. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas develop, and how a book is designed. Learn some art quilt techniques as you see how the pages grew from concept to reality. Experience the thrill of finding just the right quilts to feature in the book, and examine some of these beautiful pieces in detail. This talk will give a fascinating insight into how this quilt book was written from start to finish, and will introduce you to some gorgeous art quilts and the techniques used to make them.
Ultimate Quilt Artists
The beautiful art quilts produced today have certainly travelled a long way from their modest beginnings as utilitarian bed coverings. This talk will feature the exciting work of over 40 of the quilt artists featured in Linda’s latest book, The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. The photographs will illustrate the diversity of work that art quilters have achieved, and the author will discuss many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, quirky and unique.
I am currently preparing the following two talks that I am planning to have ready for the Festival of Quilts 2020:
What is an Art Quilt?
This talk features the work of over 35 textile artists who are making exciting and innovative quilts. It will compare and contrast the work of art quilters with quilters who are making contemporary and pictorial work. The talk will attempt to define the different categories of quilts being made for exhibitions all over the world. Linda will explain what an art quilt is, and illustrate how it differs from a contemporary and a pictorial quilt by comparing examples of similar styles/designs. By the end of the talk you'll be able to differentiate between them quite easily. Photographs and detailed close-ups will explore the diversity of work being created today by these innovative quilters.
and
The Embellished Quilt
This talk features around 40 quilts that have been embellished either through surface design, embroidery or beading. Each technique will be closely examined to see how it enhances the quilt on which it was used. We will examine slashing, stamping, stencilling, screen and mono printing as well as discharging, foiling and rusting. Acid etching will be explained as will marbling, snow dyeing and cyanotype. We will also see how Angelina fibres can be used on quilts, as well as metal, machine and hand embroidery, thread painting, couching and bobbin work. Detailed close-ups will provide a good understanding of the use of embellishment on quilts, and how it might enhance your own work.
Talk Fees
- UK - £200 per lecture. mileage at 45p per mile plus overnight accommodation as necessary.
- International - £200 per lecture, plus air/train and accommodation as necessary.
I am cutting back on speaking engagements in general, and especially those that mean I'll have to drive some distance from London, especially in the evenings. I'm happy to talk to groups local to me or at large Regional events or Festivals.
I have given up teaching workshops.