2018 Spring Paducah, KY Education Descriptions
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2018 Spring Paducah, KY Education Descriptions Class Descriptions……………………………………………………………………Pages 2 - 86 Precutting Instructions for Selected Classes………………………………Pages 87 - 109 American Quilter’s Society • PO Box 3290 • Paducah, KY 42002 • 270-898-7903 1 | P a g e National Quilt Museum Multi-Day Admission QuiltWeek Extended Hours (See Below) The National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001 NQM Visit The National Quilt Museum as many times as you want during AQS QuiltWeek. Retail: $12 for a multi-day pass purchased through AQS (advance registration only) If purchased at The National Quilt Museum during the show: Retail: $15 for a multi-day pass $12 daily admission at the door The National Quilt Museum will feature three exciting exhibits during AQS QuiltWeek - Spring Paducah, Kentucky 2018. The following exhibits will be featured: New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Bow Tie: This exhibit features the best of the Museum's annual contest “New Quilts from an Old Favorite.” This year, artists created modern adaptations of the quilt block Bow Tie. Japanese Quiltartists who Have Influenced the World: This very special exhibit features over 30 works from some of the most respected and admired Japanese quilters. This exhibit will only be shown at The National Quilt Museum, so it is a must see! “Personal Horizons” by textile artist Regina Benson: This exhibit draws together seven dimensional art quilts that introduce the viewer to Benson’s signature surface design techniques and a variety of sculptural wall presentations chosen to dramatize her subjects. Special Demonstrations: Paper Pieces will be demonstrating English Paper Piecing in the Museum’s lobby from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day during the show. English Paper Piecing is a timeless quilting method that can be taken with you anywhere. Come see Lisa Even demonstrate the versatility and simplicity of this method, which dates back to the early 1700s. BIG NEWS: 24-HOUR MUSEUM! The Museum is staying open ALL NIGHT on Wednesday, April 18. The Museum will be open from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday through 6:00 p.m. Thursday. NQM will provide a van going back and forth from the AQS Shuttle Stop at the Convention Center to the Museum during show hours. Hungry? Your favorite Paducah deli, Kirchoff’s Deli & Bakery, will offer lunch Wednesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Museum's atrium. quiltmuseum.org NQM Hours: Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Open 8:00 a.m. Starts 24-hour museum. Thursday: Still open from Wednesday. Closes at 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. American Quilter’s Society • PO Box 3290 • Paducah, KY 42002 • 270-898-7903 2 | P a g e 30th Annual Rotary Antique Quilt Show and Vendor Mall Rotary Club of Paducah Robert Cherry Civic Center 2701 Park Ave., Paducah, KY 42001 ROTARY Visit the Rotary Antique Quilt Show as many times as you want during AQS QuiltWeek. Retail: $7 for a multi-day pass purchased through AQS advance registration or at the door. The 30th Annual Rotary Antique Quilt Show features Southern Splendor, curated by Mary Kerr. The South has a rich tradition of unique quilts, colors, and quilting styles. This exhibit showcases antique quilts from the region that celebrate the soothing voices of our Southern history. The Merchant Mall features popular quilting vendors. Enter to win a 30th Anniversary quilt! For up-to-date exhibit information, visit rotaryquiltshow.com. About the Rotary Antique Quilt Show At the request of Paducah's AQS Quilt Show founders, Bill and Meredith Schroeder, the Rotary Club of Paducah embarked on their first Antique Quilt Show and Sale in April 1989. The annual show is now an official sanctioned event of AQS QuiltWeek. The Rotary Antique Quilt Show offers some of the world's most beautiful quilts, each year featuring various themed quilts. In addition, the show offers a Merchant Mall with world-renowned vendors. Proceeds = Scholarships Proceeds from this show provide college scholarships annually for local students through the Rotary Education Assistance Program (REAP). In 2010, the Rotary Club of Paducah initiated the idea of the Community Scholarship Program as a public-private partnership with strong participation from Rotary, the City of Paducah, McCracken County Fiscal Court, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, and a number of local businesses, along with Paducah Junior College, Inc. and partnering high schools. The intent of this scholarship is to provide gap funding to assist students in attaining a two-year degree or industry certification at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. American Quilter’s Society • PO Box 3290 • Paducah, KY 42002 • 270-898-7903 3 | P a g e Fantastic Fibers 2018 - Yeiser Art Center QuiltWeek Extended Hours (See Below) Yeiser Art Center (in the historic 1905 Market House) 200 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001 YAC Visit Fantastic Fibers 2018 - Yeiser Art Center as many times as you want during AQS QuiltWeek. Retail: $5 for a multi-day pass purchased through AQS advanced registration or at-the-door. Internationally recognized juried fiber art exhibition features a compelling mix of traditional and nontraditional works created using natural or synthetic fibers, or works dealing with the theme of fiber, in an array of processes including quilting, weaving, embroidery, basketry and more. One of Yeiser’s most engaging, innovative and colorful annual exhibitions, Fantastic Fibers is an inspirational “must see” for quilters, artists and art enthusiasts. theyeiser.org Tuesday - Saturday, April 17 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Yeiser Art Center in Paducah, KY is now accepting entries for the juried international exhibition “Fantastic Fibers.” Deadline for entry is February 16, 2018. For more information, Click Here. 2-for-1 Hula Lessons Stacy Michell All levels Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Truman Room #33502 - Appliqué The Hawaiian-style quilt has finally become a machine appliqué project! In this class, you will learn how to trace, cut, and fuse a Hawaiian design. This kind of design is unique because it is folded and cut like a paper snowflake. Additionally, Stacy will show you how to cut it so carefully that you get two blocks from one piece of fabric! In this class, we use special hand-dyed fabric called Hula Hoops. The radiant design of the cloth blends right in with the Hawaiian style, making the blocks even more exciting! shadestextiles.co Member: $48 Retail: $60 (Plus Kit Fee) American Quilter’s Society • PO Box 3290 • Paducah, KY 42002 • 270-898-7903 4 | P a g e Supplies: A kit is required and includes: (1) hand-dyed Hula Hoop fabric in your choice of colors from the selection available at class, (2) squares of background fabric in your choice of black or white, (4) sheets of SoftFuse Premium, an instruction booklet, and (2) designs. Kit Fee: $25 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class: Notebook Pen and pencil Small, sharp embroidery scissors Irons are provided. 6" x 24" rulers are provided by Havel’s Sewing. 3-Day Appraisal Skills Course Carol Butzke, Carol Elmore, and Gerald E. Roy All levels Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Museum S1 and S2 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001 #34301 - Professional Development This course is open to professional appraisers as well as anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified by the American Quilter’s Society. Students will receive an introduction to the procedures and practices that are necessary in order to become certified by AQS. This three-day course allows candidates an opportunity to determine their strengths and weaknesses in preparing professional quilt appraisals that meet legal and ethical standards for insurance, sale, and donation purposes. A prerequisite for who aspire to become certified by AQS, the course is an important step toward understanding the serious nature of appraising, as well as an opportunity to test your knowledge and abilities while learning through the experiences of others. Member: $280 Retail: $350 Supplies: Please bring the following items to class: • (1) quilt or quilt top • Note-taking materials Optional: • Camera American Quilter’s Society • PO Box 3290 • Paducah, KY 42002 • 270-898-7903 5 | P a g e Air Traffic Control: Foundation Piecing Paper Airplanes Heather Givans All levels Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Roosevelt I Room #37106 - Piecing Worlds collide with Air Traffic Control! Young pilots and paper engineers can snuggle beneath this foundation-pieced pattern. Air Traffic Control is a terrific project for beginners, complete with paper piecing illustrations and a cutting guide. Bonus instructions are included to approach the quilt improvisationally and create airplanes in multiple sizes, flying in all directions. What could be more fun? This six-hour workshop will be tailored to focus on foundation paper piecing, and combines aspects of foundation paper piecing with an improvisational approach. Don’t miss out! crimsontate.com Member: $80 Retail: $100 (Plus Handout Fee) Supplies: A handout is required for this class. Handout Fee: $15 (payable in class) Please bring the following items to class: Basic Sewing Supplies ½ yd. - white fabric for airplane centers (1) yd. - lined paper print fabric for wing (Heather has college rule fabric available for purchase at crimsontate.com.) (4) yd. - background fabric Neutral-colored thread Water-soluble glue Copies of the pattern (for foundation piecing) NOTE: The center and wings need to be tones of the same color.