Commercialism

Joe and I wandered the old neighborhood where Esprit headquarters once stood, now it's condos. Nearby, a building intrigued us and inside found a Restoration Hardware 'store' tricked out with its furnishings. The roof deck is a bomb -- best view of the city -- and we grabbed a drink but passed on the restaurant. 
 

San Francisco and the Museum of Craft and Design

I hitched a ride to San Francisco and found Joe Cunningham. We explored the Museum of Craft and Design and the exhibition OBJECTS: USA. My favorite wood artists were featured, including Wharton Esherick, and his "Hammer Head Chair." Always interested in what I call 'high craft'.
 

Walk Around

The last day of classes at Art Quilt Tahoe ends with a 'walk-around' of the classes. It's our time to see what has been made, how the classes were set, and fun stuff we were missing. Gyna, a student of previous years, used her printed fabric in Betty Busby's class to make vessels. They were a great use of the fabric!
 

Two to Tango

Jean and Margie were my most energized in my Tahoe workshop. Always kindly demanding 'what's next' and 'when do we get to that' they tried it all (I think) and were pretty happy no matter what. How could my week not be fun? It did help that some of my 'regulars' were trying out other teachers. They were fine, too.
 

Two to Start

Couples team Tom and Michelle were novices to start, but that status lasted a couple of days. Then they took off printing and the pieces became more intereting and colorful. I hope they will find time to print again, or at least use the bold fabric that they made.
 

Show Offs

The end of the printing workshop is a walk-through from other participants from the classes. It's a great way to show off the week's prints, to relish compliments, and to see others' works. I'm very proud of the class and will say how wonderful people they are. Thanks to Art Quilt Tahoe for putting  this on.

Velda the Wonderful

Art Quilt Tahoe hosts small talks through the week. Often, Velda Newman is there and shares her work. These extremely wide and wild works take a crew of tall folks to hold and show the work. It is beyond a treat to see them, all hand quilted and applique. Thank you Velda.

 

Printing Motif Madness

It's hard to describe the room with all the diverse printing styles, motifs and colorways. With a dozen people printing it's possible to see two dozen new works each hour of the class. But then there are breaks to learn another technique. Still, progress is swift and exciting. 

Sailing Along

My morning walk with sun, gentle waves, and a dream boat. Tahoe is a beauty of a lake. Class continues, we're getting into the thickener of it!

Printing the Stash

Roberta takes on making and making and making. With four days to do this, the focus is on printing fabric to incorporate into works with after the class is over. Art Quilt Tahoe is a wonderful place to work and we make the best of the time while having fun printing. 
 

Meet Up at Tahoe

Finding all the riders for the shuttle van Sunday from the airport to Art Quilt Tahoe, I had time to meet and photo capture fellow instructor David Owen Hastings. My workshop and schedule was action packed today. I'll grab some pics tomorrow.