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Notan: The Light/Dark Relationship via ZOOM



The Japanese study of Notan, meaning light/dark balance, involves learning the relationship of dark and light, positive and negative and how important this is in your quilts. We'll work with paper cut exercises, including a traditional black and white Notan paper cut, and move on to some other paper exercises. This class will strengthen your use of backgrounds in your quilts and make the darks and lights work together in a mutually supportive way.

Class times are all Central Daylight or Central Standard time. A ZOOM link will be sent before class time to the email address provided at registration.

Supply List

  • Paper scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
Optional: Exacto knife, small rotary cutter, small cutting mat & acrylic ruler
Skill Details:
All skill levels welcome
Materials Included:
Includes supply kit.
Instructor Name:
Lorraine Torrence
Instructor Bio:
Lorraine holds a BFA in Art and an MFA in Sculpture but started making quilts in 1971. She has been teaching quilting since 1972 and has taught on the national circuit as well as in other countries. Her love of clothing mixes with quilting skills and results in wearable art that has been exhibited in 3 Fairfield Fashion Shows, 3 Bernina Fashion Shows, and 7 AQS Fashion Shows. She has won numerous awards in the AQS Fashion Show and has judged that show and other wearable art shows several times. She owns two lines of garment patterns and has written 3 books on quilting and design. Now, slowing down is inevitable, but Lorraine will continue with her website presence and continues to teach locally and regionally.

Notan: The Light/Dark Relationship via ZOOM

Cost:
$ 95.00
Includes supply kit.