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 Pixels
to Pizzazz!!!:
Freeform Computer Design for Quilters.
with Caryl Bryer Fallert
4-5 days - all levels - studio design
class
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here for this information in printable PDF format
Supply List - Classroom
Requirements
Leave your stash and your sewing machine at
home, and bring your laptop and your drawing tools. This workshop
combines the best of Caryl's Computer Design workshop with
her freeform design class.
The goal in this workshop will be to design and create a
full size drawing for an original art quilt, that goes beyond
the traditional grid format. We will also have fun designing
and printing digital fabric.
- How to plug in your computer and make it work.
- Basic windows operations:
- How to open and close programs, windows, and
files.
- How to save files.
- How to use your mouse or track ball. (please do
not count on using the touch pad)
- How to point, click, select, drag, copy, cut,
and paste.
- How to switch between open programs.
On the first day of this class, Caryl will demonstrate many
of the computer techniques she uses in designing her own quilts.
She will lead you through a series of simple exercises so
that you can try each of the functions of the program, and
familiarize yourself with what it does and how it can be used
in designing quilts. This will include freeform designs as
well as square blocks. We will start with the simple, basic
stuff, and build on that. You will have a chance to try each
operation yourself before we move on to the next level.
On the second day we will work with original freeform designs.
You will have a chance to scan your original doodles, sketches,
and drawings into the computer so they can be manipulated
and colored. If you have designs you want to work on, bring
them along.
On the third day of the workshop you will have a chance to
work on a design of your choice with Caryl there to coach
and trouble shoot. The questions often arise when you start
finding out what you really want to do with a program. Working
through the whole process in the class will give you a chance
to get your questions answered on the spot.
Caryl does her own work in Corel Graphics
Suite 14. She also has Version 11, so she will be showing
both. Many of the same functions can be done in other programs,
but she is not familiar with all programs on the market.
You may come with a design idea in mind, or you can plan
to develop a new idea in the class. The focus will be on techniques
for developing original designs.
- Drawing Tools:
- pen, good pencils, ruler, good eraser
- Fine point and ultra fine point, indelible markers
(black)
- Paper:
- Pad of Tracing Paper (thin, see-through paper)
- 100 sheets of Plain White 8½" x 11" or A4
copier paper. This will be for printing, drawing, and
taking notes.
- Freezer paper (this will be available in classes at
the Bryerpatch Studio)
- Inspiration:
- 2-3 Magazines or Books with colored pictures, preferably
nature or science (ie. National Geographic, Scientific
American, Smithsonian, etc.)
- Photographs you have taken that you would like to
translate into quilt designs.
- Hardware:
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Software:
- Some version of Corel Draw already installed on your
computer. You don't need the latest and greatest version.
Corel 11 or later are the prefered versions. Get the
"graphics suite" version that includes Corel
Draw and Corel Photo Paint rather than the "office"
version. You can often find older versions of Corel
on the internet at a greatly reduced price.
- If you are a MAC user, CorelDRAW® Graphics
Suite 11 was the last version of Corel Draw for the
MAC platform. If you have access to a PC you will have
an easier time with that.
- Optional:
- Digital Camera
- All in one scanner/printer (Caryl will have at least
one in the class)
- Small Portable Light Box (If you are driving and already
have one)
Click
Here to see the computer design process used in several of
Caryl's quilts.
| Caryl is now offering workshops in her studio in
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