In the Maori language, Aotearoa translates to New Zealand, land of the long white cloud. In this project-based class, participants will learn a clever positive/negative technique of fusible applique, and with New Zealand themed applique patterns, will create a beautiful funky tote bag. Students will also learn the Maori names for the patterns and have a lesson in Maori pronunciation.
Instructor: Charlotte Scott
This class involves basic sewing and is suitable for all skill levels.
$80 + HST
A one hour break for lunch is included. Entrance to the Festival is included with class registration.
Materials supplied:
- · irons and ironing surfaces
Materials to bring:
- · Fabrics: a selection (at least 10) of fat-quarter sized cotton fabrics, half light coloured, half dark coloured. Batiks, hand-dyes, mottled, or swirly work best rather than high-contrast prints.
- · 20 inches of paper backed fusible web (eg wonder under)
- · 20 inches of firm batting
- · pencil and eraser
- · paper scissors
- · rotary cutter, mat and rulers
- · small, sharp tipped fabric scissors
- · applique pressing sheet if you have one
- · sewing machine (cleaned and in good working order),
with a piecing foot and walking foot and/or free-motion quilting foot
- · threads for applique and quilting, can include variegated and decorative threads
- · general sewing supplies (scissors, pins, etc.)
Charlotte Scott – Textile Artist - Learn With Me
I am a New Zealand based textile artist. My work depicts narratives of the natural world and my medium is cloth, needle and thread. I am deeply inspired by the unique flora and fauna of New Zealand and by trying to capture the distinctive colours we have surrounding us. I colour my own cloth, either with dye or paint,
then I cut, layer and quilt my work, using the texture of the quilting stitches as an integral element of the final design. I host a podcast called The New Zealand Quilt Show. It showcases the quilting talent we have in Oceania by interviewing well-known quilters and industry professionals. When I am not making quilts, I am a part-time midwife, a wife and a mother.