Quilt Like An Artist: Faces & Figures with Jamie Kalvestran

Five-Day Quilting Retreat

This workshop is a deep dive into the experimental “Quilt Like an Artist” method, where you’ll design and stitch a figurative portrait art quilt using a series of approachable, “easier-than-they-look” techniques.  

Together, we’ll explore the art of creating faces and figures while uncovering your unique artistic voice. The process is playful, liberating, and full of delightful surprises! 

Learning Objectives

• Artistic Development● Overcoming perfectionism● Building confidence● Developing your unique artistic voice

• Process & Approach● Embracing the creative journey● Learning experimental techniques● Mastering improvisational methods

• Technical Skills● Designing figurative elements● Learning face creation techniques● Understanding fabric selection 

• Creative Outcomes● Expressing personal artistry● Engaging in playful experimentation● Discovering creative surprises

Skill Level

This retreat is open to anyone with basic sewing skills.