INSPIRATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES

Join me for fun art workshops. Leave with inspiration and tips on how to think outside the box. Learn new ways and empower your own unique voice.

Use my contact form to inquire about my availability to teach/lecture.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

• LECTURE/TRUNK SHOW AND DEMO

  1 hour presentation. At the end one of my original techniques will be demonstrated for more inspiration.

• 6-hr Workshops

  6- hours of interactive instruction, inspiration and encouragement for up to 20 participants.

  Scheduling options available depending on workshops selection and format.

• 3-hr Workshops

I prefer to host the workshops using my own Zoom account. One week previous to the workshop, a pre workshop email will be sent out to registered participants. Included will be the Zoom link, PDF handouts, and brief technical information for logging into the workshop.

After the workshop I will share the resource links via email of all the materials used in class. Here is a short video introduction to joining me for an online workshop which can be shared with your guild/group to promote workshop registrations.

Margarita is located in Collierville, Tennessee (Central Standard/Daylight Time Zone).

A full list of current programs, descriptions and sample images are provided below. To learn more about Margarita’s program fees, please get in touch here.

Improv Half Square Triangle (2x Three Hour Class or 1x Six Hour Class via Zoom or In-Person)

Let’s play with half square triangle units. With just a few materials you can easily add a POP of color to your quilt blocks. This is an ideal way to use up leftover fabric from other projects and create an entire new quilt. The design possibilities are endless. It’s a perfect technique for working in small spaces.  

We will paint a detail on a white piece of cloth and combine it with a colorful fabric to create our block. Basic instructions will be given and each student can create their own design. Lots of fun!

Washable Paper Cloth (Multi-Day Class In-Person) -two day class- four day class- one day class(only demo)

Let’s recycle paper and create art. This is an environmentally friendly class. First, we will learn how to make *washable* paper-cloth with recycled newspapers. This is my original technique to obtain a seamless integration of paper on cloth that you can iron, paint and sew by hand or by machine. We will also learn how to create our own fabric paint. It will be formulated for the exact color we want. This paint formula can then be used for matching future color projects . We will work with our own resist, do repeats and add colored backgrounds. Then we will learn how to prepare magazine clippings to easily applique by hand on to cloth. The last day we will design a small collage with the paper-cloths we made and sew accented details by hand.

For students with some knowledge in surface design.

“The Odd Couple - Paper & Fabric in Quilts” (One Hour Lecture via Zoom or In-Person)

Gossip Blocks (Six Hour Class via Zoom or In-Person)

Recycle magazine clippings. This is an environmentally friendly class. We will be experimenting with a layering technique of paper and cloth to create a unique mixed media quilt block. Learn how to prepare the paper for applique. Design, cut and paste them onto cloth to form your gossip block. Apply accent stitches by hand. This is an ideal workshop for individuals who wants to explore something playful and different.

Mixed Media Graffiti (Six Hour Class via Zoom or In-Person)

In this workshop I will show you how to apply several techniques to make a striking mixed media piece of art. First, we will apply a cold foil technique without ironing. Then, cheesecloth skins will be used in three different ways: hand calligraphy, graffiti and labels. Next, translucent designs on delicate fabric will be applied. We will finish by ironing on TAP (transfer artist paper).

Instant Paper cloth (Six Hour Class via Zoom or In-Person)

I developed a technique to combine paper with cloth without the use of any liquid polymer medium.

Students will create instant paper cloth with layers and printed materials. Then they will learn how to appliqué details and hand-lettering messages. Next, we will paint and apply easy hand embroidery stitches. THE STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE A MIXED-MEDIA WORK OF ART.

Portal Block (Six Hour Class via Zoom or In-Person)

Let’s improvise and design a modern quilt block with a twist. We will be using markers, pens, cheesecloth skins, fabric and recycled magazine clippings to create our own *Portal Block*. We will be experimenting with a layering technique. When our block is ready the stitching begins. This is an environmentally friendly class.

Margarita will show you how to mark and sew easily on paper by hand. She will give you instructions on how to finished the block at home with machine stitching. She will also do a demo on how to make your own cheesecloth skin.

This is an ideal workshop for individuals who wants to explore something playful and different. Come ready to explore mixed media and have some design fun!

Hand applique with Paper and Fabric (Six Hour Class via Zoom or In-Person)

Give new life to magazine clippings and combine them with fabric to make beautiful and unique fiber art. First, we will design your block using paper and fabrics. Then you will cut, fuse, and hand-stitch the pieces in place. This is a great opportunity to learn how to stitch on paper. There will be also a demonstration on how to foil the magazine clippings.

The students will learn to applique paper on an art quilt.This class is open to all levels who would like to explore techniques with different materials beyond fabrics.

Dinky Town (Six Hour Class via Zoom or In-Person)

 Let’s create together our own whimsical town with recycled magazine clippings, fabric scraps and tulle. This is an environmentally friendly class. We will be experimenting with a layering technique of paper and cloth. When our *Dinky Town* is ready the stitch begins. Margarita will show you how to mark and sew easily on paper by hand. This is an ideal workshop for individuals who wants to explore something playful and different.