AI Art & Quilting
Human Creativity vs Algorithmic Generation
What AI generated art is and how it could impact the quilting world.
Classes
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Lectures and Workshops
Click on the tabs and titles below to eplore my lectures and workshops. Please send an inquiry via the Contact Form if you're interested in scheduling a lecture or workshop for your organization.
Kestrel's Creations
A Trunk Show
A deep dive into my artistic history and quilting process.
Stitch Theory
Quilting: The Necessary Evil
The story of Kestrel's fraught relationship with stitching.
Design for Realism
Bring Your Art to Life
An in-depth, detailed look at how to make fabric art imitate real life.
The Basics of Quilt Photography
Take High-Quality Photos of Your Quilts
A guide to setting up a budget photo studio and taking professional photos with a camera or phone.
Transition Year
From Manual to Digital Design
How Kestrel transformed her design process and the hurdles she encountered along the way.
Your Art Is Fine and So Are You
Fine Art and Fabric
What it takes for a fabric artist to become a fine artist.
Beyond the Quilt
Maximize Your Profit
It's all about the money. How to profit in more ways than just selling the original quilt.
Fusing & Quilting Back to Front
6-8 hour workshop
Make your very own sailboat art quilt using Kestrel's method of quilting appliqué designs.
Quilting Back to Front
3-4 hour workshop
Learn Kestrel's method of quilting appliqué designs.
Kestrel's Quilt Brain Bootcamp
6-8 hour workshop
Five hands-on lessons to develop your creativity in designing quilts, including an introduction to Kestrel's quilt formula.
Cutest Puppy Quilt Class
6-8 hour workshop
Put together your very own Yoda quilt.
Improv Beach Scene
3-4 hour workshop
Create a beach scene of your choice using fused appliqué fabric.
How to Photograph a Quilt
3-4 hour workshop
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn everything they need to take professional quilt photos.
Improv Flower Arrangement
4-6 hour workshop
Create a free-form flower arrangement using fused appliqué fabric.
