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Quilting Workshop: Thread Cooperative Extension Hosts Painting with Joyce Hughes Preston Montague Workshop Fran’s Sewing Circle invites you join them October 1 and 2 for a thread painting workshop with fiber artist Joyce Hughes. In this two-day workshop, you will learn how to transform a fabric panel into a work of art using thread painting and embellishing techniques taught by Joyce Hughes, author and “sewlebrity.” All you need is a sewing machine capable of doing a straight stitch and zig zag. The workshop is from 9–4 both days. In the class, eight varied sewing techniques will be covered and applied to a beautiful panel. You will learn eight different sewing techniques and see how they can create added interest of texture and dimension to a piece of art. Workshop price is $189, plus $20 for a thread kit to be purchased from the instructor the day of the event. Lunch will be included. Proof of vaccination will be required for this event in lieu of mask wearing. The workshop will be held at Masonboro Forest Clubhouse to provide adequate space. The Clubhouse is at 4900 Nicholas Creek Circle, Wilmington NC 28409. Learn more at franssewingcircle.com or call (910) 397-9399.
photo by Valerie Robertson
Preston Montague demonstrates a drawing technique at his July workshop.
Noted botanical illustrator, landscape architect, teacher and artist Preston Montague gave a workshop on botanical illustration at the New Hanover County Arboretum in July. During the workshop, students practiced turning loose of fear of failure and trusting their instincts to note and record on paper what they could see before them. Known for his intricately layered botanical illustrations, he also is the designer of a proposed North Carolina Venus flytrap license plate. Once passed through legisation and available, proceeds from plate purchases will support the North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation and Friends of Plant Conservation in their work to conserve native plants and promote restoration of healthy landscapes across North Carolina.
photo by Shelby Diehl
Class sample for Joyce Hughes’ thread painting workshop.
Fall 2021
Learn what you can do to help make this available to the public at venusflytrapchampions. org/license-plate.html.
License plate designed by Preston Montague.
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