Kim Brownell
Fabric Artist and Teacher
5716 Layton Drive
North Highlands,CA 95660
(916) 539-5516
kimbrownell@sbcglobal.net
Fabric Artist and Teacher
5716 Layton Drive
North Highlands,CA 95660
(916) 539-5516
kimbrownell@sbcglobal.net
Teaching Style:
My teaching style is very relaxed. I will provide plenty of group instruction, along with helping individual students with their projects. I want everyone to have fun and get inspired while learning new techniques.
Lectures:
In Person 30-60 min. $300.00
(pricing does NOT include transportation, food, or lodging).
All Virtual 30-60 min. $300.00
In Person 30-60 min. $300.00
(pricing does NOT include transportation, food, or lodging).
All Virtual 30-60 min. $300.00
The Wackydoodle Trunk Show - 1 Hour
This presentation follows my quilting journey through a variety of different techniques. Sometimes realistic and sometimes totally wacky. My collection is a truly eclectic trek.
This presentation follows my quilting journey through a variety of different techniques. Sometimes realistic and sometimes totally wacky. My collection is a truly eclectic trek.
Challenges: What to do? -30 Min.
You are calmly sitting in your quilt group enjoying life. Then you hear " The challenge for this year is....". Does panic set in? Do you want to participate, but not sure what to do next? Learn good ideas on how to approach challenges, where to find them, and why everyone should participate in them.
You are calmly sitting in your quilt group enjoying life. Then you hear " The challenge for this year is....". Does panic set in? Do you want to participate, but not sure what to do next? Learn good ideas on how to approach challenges, where to find them, and why everyone should participate in them.
Yes, you can put it on your quilt! - 1 hour
Over the years I have learned how to put just about anything on my projects. Due to the Wackydoodle nature of my personality and as a fugitive from the "Quilt Police" I have discovered things can be attached to a quilt without thread. What, without thread?! In this lecture, learn ways to use adhesives in your projects. How to glue fabric to fabric or anything else to fabric. Enjoy seeing the many samples in a trunk show, plus take home a handout for future reference.
Over the years I have learned how to put just about anything on my projects. Due to the Wackydoodle nature of my personality and as a fugitive from the "Quilt Police" I have discovered things can be attached to a quilt without thread. What, without thread?! In this lecture, learn ways to use adhesives in your projects. How to glue fabric to fabric or anything else to fabric. Enjoy seeing the many samples in a trunk show, plus take home a handout for future reference.
Wacky Fusion - 1 Hour
Get the original "Challenges: What to do?" lecture with a condensed version of the Wacky Doodle Trunk Show. This is for those who want to see the 30 minute Challenges lecture, but need 1 hour of content. A perfect fusion of both worlds.
Get the original "Challenges: What to do?" lecture with a condensed version of the Wacky Doodle Trunk Show. This is for those who want to see the 30 minute Challenges lecture, but need 1 hour of content. A perfect fusion of both worlds.
Wacky Organizing - 1 Hour
Learn all of the wonderful ways I keep things organized and at hand, both the conventional and not so much. My wacky way of looking at the world also lends itself to organizing my studio. Lots of tips, tricks, and tools for making the most of your space and time.
Learn all of the wonderful ways I keep things organized and at hand, both the conventional and not so much. My wacky way of looking at the world also lends itself to organizing my studio. Lots of tips, tricks, and tools for making the most of your space and time.
Take It To The Next Level - 1 Hour
Follow my journey into whimsy. Get ready for a fun-filled trip. Take a look at how you can make your fabric panels and UFO's shine! Different trims and embellishments can become other objects depending on how they're used. Anything goes!
Follow my journey into whimsy. Get ready for a fun-filled trip. Take a look at how you can make your fabric panels and UFO's shine! Different trims and embellishments can become other objects depending on how they're used. Anything goes!
Workshops:
3 hour $350.00
6 hour $600.00
6 student min. - 20 student max.
Both in person and virtual
3 hour $350.00
6 hour $600.00
6 student min. - 20 student max.
Both in person and virtual
Refillable Notebook Cover
Your notebook will never be the same again.
Learn to make a unique cover for a composition notebook using fun fabrics and trims. The notebook is fully replaceable. Once one is filled up, simply insert a new one in it's place. This is a fast, easy, and fun project. Make one for yourself and many more for gifts.
3 hour class - Pattern required
Your notebook will never be the same again.
Learn to make a unique cover for a composition notebook using fun fabrics and trims. The notebook is fully replaceable. Once one is filled up, simply insert a new one in it's place. This is a fast, easy, and fun project. Make one for yourself and many more for gifts.
3 hour class - Pattern required
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Quilted Jigsaw Puzzle Technique
With this technique students can combine two hobbies, because it is very much like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. A raw-edge fusible applique is used leaving a negative space between each piece. The background fabric can be in any color, but if black is used the piece will have a wonderful stained glass look. This is a fun class for both beginner and experienced quilters. Sunrise/Sunset-6 hour class ($25 kit required, includes pattern) Mountain Majesty - 6 hour class ($25 kit required, includes pattern). There are 6 different patterns to chose from. |
Fabric Scrap Ornament
Take a relaxing break and learn how to make these Fabric Scrap Ornaments. They make great gifts, or display them year round. But beware, they are highly addicting to make. In this 3 hour class you should be able to complete one ornament.
3 hour class
$20.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class. Pattern included in kit.
Take a relaxing break and learn how to make these Fabric Scrap Ornaments. They make great gifts, or display them year round. But beware, they are highly addicting to make. In this 3 hour class you should be able to complete one ornament.
3 hour class
$20.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class. Pattern included in kit.
Take It To The Next Level
Jump into the world of embellishments! Create a small undersea garden wall hanging and learn different ways to make your fabrics, trims, and doodads come to life. Try some new techniques. Just relax and create your ideal coral reef.
Note: Students need to have a background sandwiched with batting and backing.
6 hour class
$25.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class.
Jump into the world of embellishments! Create a small undersea garden wall hanging and learn different ways to make your fabrics, trims, and doodads come to life. Try some new techniques. Just relax and create your ideal coral reef.
Note: Students need to have a background sandwiched with batting and backing.
6 hour class
$25.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class.
Collage Needle Case: Have fun with collage and create a small needle case to enjoy or give as a gift. This half day class uses scrapes of all different fabrics, both cottons and non-cottons to design a mini collage. Then sew, add a button with a ribbon closure, and go home with a finished project. $15.00 kit fee per student, payable to the instructor at time of class. Pattern included in kit. 3 hours.
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Class Schedule
2023
Needle Arts Group
Lecture - The Wacky Doodle Trunk Show
October 10 1:15pm
Sun City, Lincoln Hills, CA
Lecture - The Wacky Doodle Trunk Show
October 10 1:15pm
Sun City, Lincoln Hills, CA
Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
October 12 6:30pm
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
October 12 6:30pm
Golden Valley Quilt Guild
Workshop - Fabric Greeting Card
October 28 10:00am - 2:00pm
Citrus Heights, CA
Workshop - Fabric Greeting Card
October 28 10:00am - 2:00pm
Citrus Heights, CA
International Quilt Festival Houston
Creative Forum - Artful Memories
November 2 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday Sampler - Fabric Collage Greeting Card
November 3 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lecture - Wacky Organizing
November 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Houston, Tx
Creative Forum - Artful Memories
November 2 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday Sampler - Fabric Collage Greeting Card
November 3 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lecture - Wacky Organizing
November 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Houston, Tx
String Along Quilt Guild
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
November 9 6:30pm
Zoom
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
November 9 6:30pm
Zoom
CCAA Craft Fair
November 11 9:00am - 4:00pm
North Highlands, CA
November 11 9:00am - 4:00pm
North Highlands, CA
Ventura Modern Quilt Guild
Lecture - Take It To The Next Level
November 13 6:00pm
Zoom
Lecture - Take It To The Next Level
November 13 6:00pm
Zoom
Winter Art Fest
November 24-26 12:00pm - 7:00pm
December 1-3 12:00pm - 7:00pm
The MACC Rancho Cordova, CA
November 24-26 12:00pm - 7:00pm
December 1-3 12:00pm - 7:00pm
The MACC Rancho Cordova, CA
Class Schedule
2024
Annie's Star Quilt Guild
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
February 1 7:00pm
Workshop - Sunrise/Sunset
February 2
Chico, CA
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
February 1 7:00pm
Workshop - Sunrise/Sunset
February 2
Chico, CA
Delta Quilters Guild
Lecture - Challenges/Organizing
March 11 7:00pm
Brentwood, CA
Lecture - Challenges/Organizing
March 11 7:00pm
Brentwood, CA
Quilters' Sew - City of Redding
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
April 2 7:00pm
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
April 3 9:00am - 3:00pm
Redding, CA
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
April 2 7:00pm
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
April 3 9:00am - 3:00pm
Redding, CA
Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
April 9 7:00pm
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
April 10 10:00am - 4:00pm
Temecula, CA
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
April 9 7:00pm
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
April 10 10:00am - 4:00pm
Temecula, CA
Batik in Bali
10 Day Tour
iLiveTravel
www.ilivetravel.com
June 7 - 15
Workshop - Special Design
9:00am - 12:00pm
Legian, Bali
10 Day Tour
iLiveTravel
www.ilivetravel.com
June 7 - 15
Workshop - Special Design
9:00am - 12:00pm
Legian, Bali
Alameda Quilt Guild
Lecture - Wacky Organizing
October 10 7:00pm
Alameda, CA
Lecture - Wacky Organizing
October 10 7:00pm
Alameda, CA
Class Schedule
2025
Orange Grove Quilters Guild
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
June 11 9:30am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
June 12 9:00am
Garden Grove, CA
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
June 11 9:30am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
June 12 9:00am
Garden Grove, CA
Empty Spools Seminars
Session II
Workshop - Take it to the Next Level
March 7 - 12
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA
Session II
Workshop - Take it to the Next Level
March 7 - 12
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA
Pine Tree Quilt Guild
Lecture - Take it to the Next Level
September 2 6:30pm
Workshop - Take it to the Next Level
September 3 9:00am - 3:00pm
Grass Valley, CA
Lecture - Take it to the Next Level
September 2 6:30pm
Workshop - Take it to the Next Level
September 3 9:00am - 3:00pm
Grass Valley, CA