Material Matrix - 2 Day class
Room N5

Sandra Bruce

Fri., June 11 & Sat. June 12
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Level: Intermediate
Class Type: Hands-on
Category: Piecing
Machine(s): Sewing Machine required

This is 2-day workshop creating the image "Wake Up Cup" in my technique, Material Matrix. It is all about piecing; no fusing here! You will learn this technique so that you can go on and create your own photo in this way. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: color, value, how to make a matched binding, piecing techniques, and "seeing" in a different way.

Kit/handout Fee: $5 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom).
Kit includes:
Handouts and a special tool for creating my technique.

Student supply list:
Sewing machine in good working order, with a 1/4" foot
Rotary cutter and mat, with a sharp blade
Omnigrid ruler for cutting 2.5-inch squares, any length
The photo with the grid (Download the attached PDF)
A neutral thread
Sewing kit with the usual tools: scissors, seam ripper, etc.
Pens or pencils for marking light and dark fabric
A stack of 3" Post-Its for isolating the squares on the photo
A piece of cardboard, approx.12" by 12" to arrange your squares and transport to the ironing board
Paper and pen if you like to take notes (I have handouts)
Fabric (see note below)

Regarding fabric: With the photo I have supplied, you will need to begin collecting pieces for class. As you would imagine, you will not be buying yardage, but will need pieces in small amounts to interpret your photo: fat quarters, 1/8-yard cuts, even scraps. You want a range of values within each color as far as the photo dictates. Look through your stash first, then take the photo with you to shop if needed. Be adventurous in your selections: please include prints, ombres, stripes...polkadots are good too!! We will be cutting 2.5-inch
squares.

PLEASE DO NOT CUT ANY FABRIC BEFORE CLASS.
If class participants share, then we will have a nicer variety. For this piece, you will need in-class fabric in the following colors: white, grey, green, purple, and a small amount of brown. You will notice in my sample I took some liberties in the intensity of my purples and greens; artistic license at work! Choose what you like and want to work with. Pay attention to values. You may bring jelly rolls and other 2-1/2" strips if you have them; just know you will need bigger pieces too, and most of the time.

Feel free to call or email me with questions or concerns. Sandra Bruce, (530) 210-9748, sandrabruce13@icloud.com.

* SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS CLASS. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.

Sewing Machine and Supply storage: For your convenience, we have available, free of charge temporary and overnight storage at the class registration desk located at Nevada Office 1, across the hall from classroom N5 on the lower level of the hotel.