One Colour Challenge With Cheryl Arkison

MQG Victoria is pleased to host Canadian quilter and author Cheryl Arkison on May 15, 2021 from 10am to 12pm for a focused workshop on colour.

We will be learning the lessons of value, texture, saturation, hue, and using prints all while making multiple versions of a favourite block.

Grab a bin of your favourite colour and be ready to experiment.

Art school experience is definitely not required!

 

Registration is open to MQG Victoria members now at a reduced price so be sure to sign up while seats are still available.

 

Cheryl provided us with these words to describe herself and her work:

“Back when I started quilting it was practically unheard of for a 23 year old to do so, but there I was. Now, over 20 years later I haven’t stopped. In addition to my own creative work, I love to teach, write books, spread the gospel of improv, and design quilts. Every now and then I make a garment, my Grade 8 Home Ec Teacher would be proud.

When it comes to making I am happy to make what inspires. I am well known for my use of bold colour and the quiet whispers of low volume fabrics but I will use anything in between as well. Use what you love, make what makes you happy. Just get your butt in the seat and sew.

In the past decade I’ve published three books: Sunday Morning Quilts (coauthored) with Amanda Jean Nyberg, A Month of Sunday, and You Inspire Me to Quilt. I’ve also travelled the world to teach quilting. In between I am raising 3 active kids and running a business with my husband. Sometimes, I sleep.”

Do visit Cheryl’s website and blog as well as her gallery for more on her inspiring work.