3-1/2-day Retreat. Creative Studio Stand Alone Mode Retreat
Date: Thursday – Thursday June 8 – Sunday June 11
Location: Bridge Creek Cottage in Augusta Wisconsin
Cost: $400.00 (includes meals and 3-night stay)
This is an Intermediate to Advanced CreativeStudio focused the event. We will focus on the unique capabilities of CS7 and discuss how to make the most of the program. There will be structured class time to show techniques. Then your work will be at your own pace and on your project. Help is always there if you get stuck. Final topics will depend on the needs of the attendees.
Everyone will be working with their own quilts. Bring the actual tops or detail pictures along with measurements of the piecing segments. You will need a laptop with Creative Studio loaded (Version 7) a wired mouse is suggested. You will want access to all your patterns either on your laptop or an external drive. You may want a jump drive to save projects to bring to your Statler.
Please send a deposit of $50 or the whole amount of $400 to hold a spot.
Class for Overall Quilting 3 days
This class is intended for quilters who do NOT own their own machine and want to complete their quilts with an overall computerized design. (This is NOT the class for those who want to complete a custom design or work in free motion quilting.) Overall Quilting classes start with design choices, thread color, backing prep and loading the machines. There will be an orientation/review of the quilting process. The rest of the time is yours to complete as many quilts as you can. (Cost $500)Custom Classes are back and are limited to a single person or (2 if you are traveling together). Students must have a working knowledge of CreativeStudio 7 and a comfort level with using Statler Designs. This is an “Intense Hands-On Custom” experience. Take as many days as you like. You will have your own machine and work on your quilts.
This class is NOT for beginner quilters. Prior CS experience is required. This workshop will include advanced pattern design and alteration work and is intended for owners who want to explore Creative Studio 7 Features. A laptop with CreativeStudio loaded is required.
We suggest you bring quilts which will facilitate your learning. Maybe something “special” you have been putting off. Several possible topics include “Page Turner” technique, custom Overall, Cascades, concatenating, point to point, free- motion and stitch in the ditch. The topics covered will be what you want to learn. Depending on the size and complexity, you will go home with finished quilts. Or you may learn several new techniques you started on quilts that you can finish on your machine at home. Design dilemma will be part of the fun, bring additional quilts and learn concepts to select the best quilting designs for them. Create Blueprints with “TO SCALE” designs, and imported images. Digitize new designs or alter your current patterns for 2 or more tops. Bring the actual quilts or pictures. (Classes are scheduled individually. Call for available times) (cost $200 per day or save with 3days for $500)
The guidelines for the backing fabric for longarm quilting are: