Kim Brownell
Fabric Artist and Teacher
5716 Layton Drive
North Highlands,CA 95660
(916) 539-5516
[email protected]
Fabric Artist and Teacher
5716 Layton Drive
North Highlands,CA 95660
(916) 539-5516
[email protected]
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? -1 Hour
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.
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). |
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Fun and Stress-Free Art Quilts
Join me for a journey into the World of Art Quilting! Select a focal fabric that sets the tone and theme for your project. Combine fabrics, both cotton and non-cotton to add different textures and interest to your piece. Add trims and embellishments to make your art quilt one-of-a-kind. Take a fun, stress-free workshop to create unique art quilts. This class is for all skill levels. 6 hour class ($25 kit optional available) |
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.
From Orphan to Art: Are you in awe of those amazing art quilts? Wondering how to decide which blocks and images to use? You've come to the right place. If you have a stack of orphan blocks or scraps (you know those poor pieces that didn't quite fit anywhere in your projects). You have the start of a small art quilt. I will show you how to design a small wall hanging using orphan blocks, small sewn together scraps, and even pieces of UFO's that you've fallen out of love with. We will decide on a theme using orphans and images to create a background and focal point. Then we will add 3D elements, such as buttons, beads, and other ephemera to create truly unique piece. I will show you different ways to finish the piece, such as facing, zig-zag edging, etc. Now, how to hang it on the wall. Do you want to mount it on a canvas or hang it from a pre-made hanger? I cover that too. Let's give those orphans a home!
3 hour class
Hanger (optional) available for purchase.
3 hour class
Hanger (optional) available for purchase.
Let's Get Scrolling: Scrolls are popular. Join the craze! Use your fabric scraps and other bits and bobs to create a nice vertical long piece. You can decide on a theme or just have fun using up scraps. I will show you how sew it down by machine, finish the edges, and create a pocket for hanging. You can use a traditional wood spool to hang it from or something unique, such as a rolling pin for a cooking theme. In class you will work on a 3"x24" scroll. A perfect size to get the top done. So, let's get scrolling!
6 hour class
$10.00 kit fee (includes spool and base fabric).
6 hour class
$10.00 kit fee (includes spool and base fabric).
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Class Schedule
2024
Loomis Quilt and Fiber Guild
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
November 20 6:30pm
Loomis, CA
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
November 20 6:30pm
Loomis, CA
Golden Valley Quilt Guild
Lecture - Quilters on the go
November 21 7:00pm
Workshop - Fun Fiber Mosaics
November 21-23 9:30am - 12:30pm
Citrus Heights, CA
Lecture - Quilters on the go
November 21 7:00pm
Workshop - Fun Fiber Mosaics
November 21-23 9:30am - 12:30pm
Citrus Heights, CA
Winterfest
Sale
November 29 - December 1
December 6 - December 8
10:00am - 4:00pm
The MACC
Rancho Cordova, CA
Sale
November 29 - December 1
December 6 - December 8
10:00am - 4:00pm
The MACC
Rancho Cordova, CA
Class Schedule
2025
QUILT N LEARN
On Line Conference
Jan. 9-11
Use the button below to go to the website to register
On Line Conference
Jan. 9-11
Use the button below to go to the website to register
Beaches Quilt Retreat
Co-host w/Janice Wagaman of Artful Travel
Feb. 3-7
Pismo Beach, CA
Co-host w/Janice Wagaman of Artful Travel
Feb. 3-7
Pismo Beach, 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
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
Batik in Bali
Tour through I Live Travel
Workshop - Special Bali Quilt
June 19-30
Bali
Tour through I Live Travel
Workshop - Special Bali Quilt
June 19-30
Bali
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