Workshops
and Courses
Profile:
Camilla has 20 years experience as a trainer and has received an
award for
'Outstanding Adult Educator' for her courses. Her classes are
filled with people referred by their friends and family. Camilla
has exhibited at every NZ Symposium since 2003 and is well known for
her innovative applique, both hand and machine, her photo collages and
art quilts. Her exhibition achievements include:
“Turkish Panel” Second place in the
‘Innovative Appliqué
–Small’ Category at the International Quilt
Assn Exhibition in Houston, Texas
2008.
Winner ‘Best
Hand Appliqué’’ and
second place ‘Innovative - Under 1.5m’ at
NZ Symposium Manawatu
2007.
“Menamorphosis” 'Best of Country' World Quilt Show 2010
Second place
‘Professional Appliqué’ NZ
Symposium Wellington 2009.
Honourable Mention International Quilt Assn Exhibition in Houston,
Texas
2009.
“Wheatfield
– Marton” Second
place ‘Pictorial’ NZ
Symposium
Wellington 2009. ’
Juried in to
International Quilt Assn Exhibition in Houston, Texas 2009.
Lectures:
"Zen And The Art Of Quilting."
Camilla's
current success and
enjoyment of quilting, particularly appliqué, follows on from a
long history of
hand work and craft. Having finally found an art medium that suits her
personality
and style she enjoys speaking and sharing, hopefully to inspire and
encourage
others to 'find their light and follow their passion.' Camilla will
show some
of her first hand works, her fine needle-turn hand appliqué and
her machine
embroidery. Display can be altered to suit your group.
Workshops and
Courses:
“Vines ‘n More
– Needleturn Hand Appliqué” Needleturn
Hand Appliqué is the way to go for
'threadably' thin vines, smooth curves, 'pointy' points and devilishly
deep
'V's. Once 'set up' this is a very
relaxing
format that is also extremely portable. In this class participants will
undertake
exercises to determine their own skill level, learn make-or-break tips,
and
create and begin their own design. Suitable for appliqué
beginners or
experienced stitchers who want to try a new technique or learn
more tips
and tricks. One day (six hour) class will
see design well under-way
with plenty of time to practice new techniques. Standard
desk and chair space required,
lightbox if it is available.
Click
for Vines
'n More Supply List and Pre-Class Prep
Next class - One-day
Workshop:
Friday 30th Sept, La Conner Quilt Fest, WA.
“Scandalously
Simple Squares” Wonderfully
quick but stunning quilt tops
using squares or rectangles and backing with iron-on interfacing pre
sewing.
Participants design and create their own quilt in their own colour-way
and style, from
colour-wash designs to hearts, wreaths, tiles, eye-spy’s,
trip-around-the-world
etc, in fact any design that uses squares or rectangles. Lots of ideas
provided to
get going
and full support is given for creating an original design. Using 2 - 4
inch squares
and the new pre-marked fusible grid for speedy machine piecing
unlimited
variations are possible. Suitable for beginners with basic sewing
knowledge
through to experienced sewers/quilters who want to learn a new quick
piecing
format.
One day class to
design,
learn construction technique and begin assembly, two day class should
see quilt
top complete. Extra large table space, sewing machines and several
irons are
required.
Next class date:
date t.b.a.
“Elemental Art Quilts"
Simple
but stunning quilts based on the elements of nature. Design and colour
skills are taught as participants create their own unique art treasure
based on an 'element' of nature and a repeating block. Participants are
encouraged to develop their own design however Camilla does have
several patterns available. Expand your
quilting skills in a new fun direction. Suitable for new or experienced
quilters, however experience with the sewing machine is required and
feed dogs must be able to be lowered or covered for 'free-motion'
quilting. With a bit of homework the eight week course will see the
quilt
completed, two day workshop will see top well under way.
"I just want to say your 'Elemental
Art Quilt' class was a big hit. I go to a quilting group on Tuesday
night where some of the ladies went to your class on Saturday. Everyone
I have spoken to loved your class, two of the ladies have finished
their their tops already and one said she enjoyed the technique so
much she has begun another. Thanks so much, Vicki Oliver."
Click for Elemental Art Quilts Supply List and Pre-Class Prep
Next class - La Conner Quilt Fest, WA,
Thursday 29th September, 2011.
'Ti Kouka'
'Bubbles'
" Petal
Windows Quilts"
Petal Window quilts are an innovative
technique of joining circles that become the backing and then produce
flower petals when folded to the front over an inlay. The petal edges
can be left raw to fray or satin stitched for a fine finish. It is
particularly quick to construct and would be very effective for an
'eye-spy' design or a feature fabric. Instructions will be given for
customizing the size. Camilla's "Picnic In The Garden" quilt features
in the Christmas 2010, NZ Quilter magazine.
'For A Good Keen Man'
'Picnic In The Garden'
'Picnic' detail
Classes are also available in:
(The following can be run in a variety of formats. )
"Machine
Quilting Your Hand Applique"
"Don't Stop at the Border!" Creating
fabulous curved and interesting edges for your quilts.
"Thread-painting" Drawing on
fabric for added dimension.
"Machine Applique" Satin-stitch
applique by machine.
What participants
have to say about Camilla's class;
“Many thanks for
a great quilting experience”. Elaine
“Fantastic
class,
many thanks for all the hints and tips.” Caroline
“A
brilliant
class, so many handy tips to make it all seem so easy.” Brenda
“Thanks
for the
great class. Have learnt so much.” Glenys
“Many
thanks, it
has been a great class.” Ruth.
“Excellent
tutor,
lots of great hints and tips.” Linda
“Thoroughly
enjoyed the whole experience, learned heaps. Sue”
Contact
details: Please phone (04) 234-7522,
Email watson.c.s@paradise.net.nz
.
web www.healyourlife.co.nz/camillawatsonquilts.html
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“Vines ‘n
More – Needleturn Hand Appliqué”
class,
Tawa
Community Education 2009.
“Scandalously
Simple Squares” class,
Tawa
Community Education 2008.
"Elemental Art
Quilts" class
Tawa Community
Education 2009.
