Kim Brownell 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Workshops: 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
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 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.
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
Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild 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
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
String Along Quilt Guild Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show November 9 6:30pm Zoom
CCAA Craft Fair 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
Winter Art Fest 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
Delta Quilters Guild 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
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
Batik in 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
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
Empty Spools Seminars 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