Unlock the world of mixed media with “Textured Art: Acrylic Painting Meets Fabric & Thread.” In this hands-on class, you’ll explore how to combine acrylic paint with bits of fabric to create your composition which will then be unified with quilting to create unique, dimensional works of art. Learn how to incorporate fabrics visual textures, stitching, and other textile techniques into your acrylic paintings for a truly personalized touch. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will guide you in experimenting with materials, discovering new ways to add depth, and enhancing your artistic expression. Bring your creativity to life with every brushstroke, stitch, and layer! And we will be doing many layers.
No painting experience is needed as Katie will work with you and take you on guided painting exercises to build your confidence as you lead up to a larger fully realized piece of art.
About Katie Pasquini Masopust
For nearly 30 years Katie Pasquini Masopust has produced high quality contemporary art quilts that have been coveted and collected by a broad range of admirers. From her early beginnings as a painter dabbling in traditional quilt making, her work has evolved from structured Mandalas and mind-blowing dimensional pieces to very painterly landscapes and abstracts executed with the finest fabrics and most creative stitching techniques.
Katie’s easy, energetic manner has made her a very popular teacher and lecturer. When not in residence at her studio in Fortuna, CA she travels the world presenting her contemporary quilting theories and techniques to classes; not only in North America, but in Europe, the Far East, Australia and New Zealand. Awards and accolades have been numerous for Katie, culminating with her 2005 induction into a very select group of art quilt professionals who have earned the Silver Star Award presented by Houston Quilt Festival.
A prolific author, Katie shares her enthusiasm for the art of creative quilting through her numerous books, her many classes, and now as a member of the Experius Academy Advisory Council as they work to develop the art mission for the new Gateway Canyons Resort in Colorado a destination resort for quilting enthusiasts and fiber artists: also host of Katie’s Alegre Retreats.
As busy as she is, her love of the art and support of her family give her tireless energy. Look for many exciting new works to come from Katie in the next year.
Rates & Enrollment
Day Student Tuition: $1,090.00
Full 5-Day Package*: $2,807.85 – $3,021.69
*5-Day Workshop Package includes: Tuition for 5 full class days, 6 nights of dinner, lodging, breakfast, daily cookie and fruit breaks, unlimited coffee and tea, and welcoming wine and cheese reception. Your choice between a room to yourself (single occupancy) or bring a friend and split a room (double occupancy).
Get more information about your options to enroll here.