Artist Talks
Zoom Trunk Show (45-60 minutes)
Darcy takes you through her journey as an art quilter using a Powerpoint presentation. She talks about her inspirations, techniques, and also shows you her available workshops. Q & A follows the presentation.
$250
Zoom Art Quilt Slideshow and Demo (1.5 hr)
Darcy shows you a wide range of techniques that she uses to create her art quilts (see above), and she demos one of her abstract landscapes to give you inspiration to create your own!
$375
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Zoom Workshops
My Zoom workshops offer a relaxed and engaging space to explore art quilting from the comfort of your own studio. Through clear demonstrations, step by step guidance, and plenty of encouragement, I share the techniques I use to create my textile art. Participants learn how to build depth, texture, and movement with fabric and thread while developing their own creative voice. The workshops are interactive, welcoming to a range of skill levels, and designed to leave you inspired to continue exploring with confidence.
$550 - base fee
includes 10 participants and digital patterns provided for each person
Additional participants @ $10 each
4-5 hours of instruction
Some workshops do not include patterns. Instead, I share a variety of techniques that will help you design and create your own original artwork.
For kits or paper patterns - let’s chat!
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Schedule a Zoom Workshop for your Group
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Intuitive Landscape with Trees
•Beginner/intermediate workshop •Learn fun and easy techniques to create a tree/s •These are approximately 4.5 by 4.5 inches, then placed onto a 6 by 6 inch canvas, with optional frame •Use your own supplies •I could show you range of techniques, then you would create your own in your own style •I would show machine and hand-stitched methods
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Slow-Stitching Workshops
•Beginner/intermediate •Choose one slow stitch pattern • Mounting: On an 8 by 10-inch mat board. Some patterns have a also have a mat with 5 by 7 in opening •Purchase a kit or use your own supplies
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Intuitive Textile Waterscape
•Beginner/intermediate workshop •Learn fun and easy techniques to create a waterscape •Use your own supplies •I could show you range of techniques, then you would create your own in your own style •I would show machine and hand-stitched methods
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Collaged Birds Art Quilt
This is a beginner/intermediate workshop for my published art quilts that appeared in Art Quilting Studio by Stampington in Summer 2020. Each individual can choose one of the birds for their project. They will make a small collage that can be mounted on an 8 by 10 inch mat board, or they have the option to create an 10 by 12.5-inch wall hanging.
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Mosaic Art Quilts
Learn how to create a fun and easy art quilt in a day using my mosaic technique. Each person in your group can choose between two patterns: “Autumn at the Lake” or “Tranquil Morning”. These are beginner/intermediate art quilt patterns for my published art quilts that appeared in Art Quilting Studio by Stampington in Summer 2019. Kits are available if desired, or they can use fabrics from their stash. The finish will be an 8 by 10-inch piece of artwork that can be mounted onto an 11 by 14 -inch mat board to be placed in an 11 by 14-inch frame.
*I have other design options as well. Ask me!
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Collaged Flowers Art Quilt
Why not try a fun collage technique to create one of four flowers? Everyone in your group will choose a flower to create. They can use their own fabrics or buy a kit to create the artwork. The collage can be mounted onto an 8 by 10-inch mat board, or they have the option to create a 10 by 12.5-inch wall hanging. This is a beginner/intermediate workshop.
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Springtime Apple Orchard Art Quilt
Create this work of art! It is a project that will give you the satisfaction of a quick finish. It is a perfect gift idea for someone special in your life or for treating yourself. This quilt was featured in Art Quilting Studio magazine in Spring 2019. You will learn my method for a collaged background, then you will fuse on the tree trunks and use a confetti technique for the apple tree blossoms. You will also learn how I attach yarn for a trim and the optional driftwood hanger or hidden dowel to finish. The artwork itself is 15 by 15-inches when finished.
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Winter Moon Art Quilt
This is a beginner/intermediate collage art quilt pattern for my original art quilt “Winter Moon”. The art quilt was created in 2020 and was published in Art Quilting Studio magazine in Winter 2021. It is a project that will give you the satisfaction of a quick finish. This is made with a collage technique that is perfect for anyone with some basic quilting and free motion quilting knowledge. It is a fun, easy art quilt to create. This pattern is for an 8" x 10” original art quilt that you can attach to an 11" x 14" mat board and put into a frame or add borders to create a wall hanging.
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Collaged Journal Cover
A beginner/Intermediate workshop to create a book cover. Everyone in your group can choose one of the designs to create. They can either use their own book, or they can purchase the kit of their choosing which includes a 5 by 7-inch lined journal.
Testimonials
“I enjoyed learning a new way to be creative with my fabric stash while incorporating techniques like free-motion quilting. Gives me more reasons to practice my free-motion quilting on a smaller scale project.”
-Nanaimo, BC Quilt Guild Member
“I appreciated you using a camera and example project as I am a visual learner. It was also fun to see the other projects, this and your encouragement, gave me freedom to think outside the box of the pattern. The techniques introduced can be used in many other situations.”
-Nanaimo, BC Quilt Guild Member
“I wanted to thank you again for your great workshop yesterday. You are a natural teacher. I loved how you kept track of everyone’s progress. So many times people get lost along the way. It was great to be able to finish the project and (not) end up with another UFO.”
-Thousand Islands Quilters Guild Member
“I did enjoy your collaged journal class. Instructions during the class were clear and easy to follow. You made sure that everyone was ready for the next step before proceeding. It was much easier to see your demo than it often is in an in-person class.”
-Abbotsford, BC Quilt Guild Member
“I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the project was completed… I just love the end product. Your introduction to this new art form,(for me) was an eye-opener. I will use this method again.”
-Chilliwack, BC Quilt Guild Member
“Love your personality. Fun, relaxed, friendly, attention to detail, and willing to answer all questions and concerns.”
-Abbotsford, BC Quilt Guild Member
“Enjoyed it very much. The fact that I could see what you were working on close up was a big bonus for me. I don’t think I would have learned as much in a classroom setting . Calling on each participant to show their picture was awesome.”
-Chilliwack, BC Quilt Guild Member
“I really liked the thorough notes to prepare for the workshop and the fact that I could finish it during the workshop. You were easy to understand and the project can easily be expanded on.”
-Nanaimo, BC Quilt Guild Member