I am available to lecture and teach throughout the country. If you have any questions which cannot be answered by one of the links below, please contact me.

Lecture and Trunk Show &
Class Descriptions
Somethin' Fishy
Fabric Images
Somethin' in the Air

Exhibitions & Publications
Materials Lists
Schedule
Contract

Lecture and Trunk Show 

Length: Approx. 1-1/2 hours

Requirements: See contract.

Group Price: $250 ($200 if contracted to teach also)

This is an inspirational and informative slide-show and lecture describing my technique and quilted artwork. The first section of the slide lecture shows the historical progression of my quilted work. The next section of the lecture follows the step-by-step development of one piece. From the original inspiration to the finished wall hanging, I share techniques and hints for design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting. Then with samples such as "Elements" and "Twilight," I illustrate the expanded color palate, intricate piecing, and dense quilting that define my most recent work. Finally, I will display a selection of quilts, allowing viewers to examine completed pieces and to see up-close how my techniques are applied.

Special Quilting Package

Somethin Fishy or Somethin' in the Air (1 Day)
Fabric Images (2 Days)
Follow-up Class (1 Day)
Lecture and Trunk Show (1 Evening)

Group Price: $2500

See below for class descriptions.

Cutting Loose

This class encourages creativity, playfulness, and serendipity in the piecing of an art quilt. The approach taken will be a painterly one. Emphasis will be placed on the collage piecing process. A willingness to "cut loose" is essential. Patterns or templates will not be used. Freehand drawing and cutting will be demonstrated. Students' choice of subject matter should be fun and whimsical: butterflies, fish, insects, birds, flowers, and simple landscapes.

Length: 12 hours (two 6-hour classes)

Max. class size: 20

Classroom Requirements: See contract.

Materials List

Group Price: $1200 plus travel, room, and board.

Also available as a one-day class for $700.

Follow-Up Class

Have you taken one of Susan's classes and didn't have the time to finish the quilt? Is it sitting at home waiting for the time to work on it? Well, here you go. This class is for previous students who need more help from Susan to finish, or just to get farther along on a larger project. It also works well immediately following any of Susan's other classes.

Length: 6 hours

Max. class size: 20

Classroom Requirements: See contract.

Materials List

Group Price: $600 plus travel, room, and board.

Somethin' Fishy

Create a fun and fabulous fabric fish using Susan's layering/collage method, then quilt in place with machine stitching. Color, construction, and quilting will be discussed. A pattern will be available in class, or create your own unique design. Finished size approximately 12" x 16", suitable for framing.

Length: 12 hours (two 6-hour classes)

Max. class size: 20

Classroom Requirements: See contract.

Materials List

Group Price: $1200 plus travel, room, and board.

Also available as a one-day class for $700.

Two-day class may be combined with "Somethin' in the Air"

Somethin' In the Air

Let your fancy take flight. Create a butterfly using Susan's layering/collage method, then quilt in place with machine stitching. Color, construction, and quilting will be discussed. A pattern will be available in class, or create your own unique design. Finished size approximately 12" x 16", suitable for framing.

Length: 12 hours (two 6-hour classes)

Max. class size: 20

Classroom Requirements: See contract.

Materials List

Group Price: $1200 plus travel, room, and board.

Also available as a one-day class for $700.

Two-day class may be combined with "Somethin' Fishy"

Fabric Images

Commemorate a person, place, or event in fabric. Create an image using Susan's innovative layering/collage method, then quilt in place with machine stitching. Includes an abbreviated slide lecture (see description of full lecture). Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be covered.

Length: 18 hours (three 6-hour days)

Max. class size: 15 (allowing adequate workspace for each participant). You may add up to 3 students at $100 each for a total of 18.

Classroom Requirements: See contract.

Materials List

Group Price: $1,800 plus travel, room, and board.

Also available as a two-day class for $1,400. (Maximum 12 students with an addition of up to 3 students at $100 each for a total of 15.)