Empty Spools: Session II
2020-03-15 - 2020-03-20 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-3704, United States
CLASS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY.

Create a fabric collage quilt of your favorite animal using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Pets, mammals of the world, birds, sea life such as turtles or fish—any animal is game—a fabric collage trophy! Susan will daily introduce different aspects of the fabric collage process to expand on each student’s unique design. Fabric selection and how it relates to subject matter, construction, backgrounds and borders, quilting, and finishing for display will be discussed.

Empty Spools: Session III
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-25 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-3704, United States

MISA West--Santa Fe
2020-04-06 - 2020-04-10 | The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States
CLASS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY.
Create a fabric collage quilt from an image of your choosing by using Susan’s unique collage piecing process. Go beyond the photo to make a design full of color, rhythm and life!
Lodging extra.

eQuilter.com, Boulder, CO
2020-04-13 - 2020-04-17 | eQuilter.com, 6201 Spine Rd, Boulder, CO, 80301, United States
CLASS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY.

Create a fabric collage quilt of your own chosen subject using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the collage piecing process. Students will draw their design onto a foundation fabric and fill in the design with fabrics of their choice—without the use of templates. For about an hour each morning, Susan starts with a discussion and demonstration that will lay out the basics of fabric collage and will give you the information you need to start your work day. She then visits each student in turn to address individual needs and their project’s unique challenges.

Madeline Island School of the Arts (MISA)—Advanced Class
2020-06-08 - 2020-06-12 | Madeline Island School of the Arts, 9978 Middle Road, La Pointe, WI, 54850, United States
CANCELLED.
This is an advanced workshop for students who have previously taken two or more week-long fabric collage classes with Susan Carlson. A solid understanding of the fabric collage technique is required. If you are unsure if you qualify for this class, contact Susan at susan@susancarlson.com.

Madeline Island School of the Arts--Fabric Images
2020-06-15 - 2020-06-19 | Madeline Island School of the Arts, 9978 Middle Road, La Pointe, WI, 54850, United States
CANCELLED.
Create a fabric collage quilt from an image of your choosing by using Susan’s unique collage piecing process. Go beyond the photo to make a design full of color, rhythm and life!
Lodging extra.

Quilt Gallery Session 1
2020-09-09 - 2020-09-13 | The Quilt Gallery, 1710 Highway 93S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
CANCELLED.
Susan Carlson’s “Fabric Images” workshop 2020 will be held at the Quilt Gallery, Kalispell, MT September 9 – 13, 2020.
In Susan’s class, “Fabric Images”, you will create an image using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders and quilting will be discussed.
Most students do not need a sewing machine in this class. However, you might consider bringing one along if your project is relatively small or you work very fast!

Quilt Gallery Session 2
2020-09-16 - 2020-09-20 | The Quilt Gallery, 1710 Highway 93S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
CANCELLED.
This class has yet to be listed on their website. We believe it is full with a waitlist only. For more information contact the Quilt Gallery.

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts
2020-11-02 - 2020-11-06 | Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, N50 W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
CANCELLED
Create a fabric collage quilt of your own chosen subject using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the collage piecing process. Students will draw their design onto a foundation fabric and fill in the design with fabrics of their choice—without the use of templates. For about an hour each morning, Susan starts with a discussion and demonstration that will lay out the basics of fabric collage and will give you the information you need to start your work day. She then visits each student in turn to address individual needs and their project’s unique challenges.museum

Woodland Ridge Retreat
2020-11-10 - 2020-11-14 | Woodland Ridge Retreat, E4620 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
CANCELLED
Class Description: Create a fabric collage quilt of your own chosen subject using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed. Class size is limited to give students the extra attention toward each of their unique subjects.

Empty Spools Session III
2021-03-14 - 2021-03-19 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-3704, United States
Create a fabric collage quilt of your favorite animal using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Pets, mammals of the world, birds, sea life such as turtles or fish—any animal is game—a fabric collage trophy! Susan will daily introduce different aspects of the fabric collage process to expand on each student’s unique design. Fabric selection and how it relates to subject matter, construction, backgrounds and borders, quilting, and finishing for display will be discussed.

MISA West in Santa Fe--CANCELLED
2021-04-12 - 2021-04-16 | The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States
Create a fabric collage quilt from an image of your choosing by using Susan’s unique collage piecing process. Go beyond the photo to make a design full of color, rhythm and life!

MISA West in Santa Fe (Advanced)--CANCELLED
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-23 | The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States
This is an advanced workshop for students who have previously taken two or more week-long fabric collage classes with Susan Carlson. A solid understanding of the fabric collage technique is required.

Madeline Island School of the Arts
2021-06-14 - 2021-06-18 | Madeline Island School of the Arts, 9978 Middle Road, La Pointe, WI, 54850, United States
Learn Susan’s innovative layering/collage method using your own photo as inspiration to make a quilt that pops! Patterns and templates will not be used. This five-day format is ideal for expanding on each student’s unique design.
Susan will introduce different aspects of the quilt collage approach each day, using her own quilts as examples. Fabric selection and how it relates to the subject matter, construction, backgrounds and borders, quilting and finishing for display will be discussed.

The Quilt Gallery (Session 1)
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-24 | The Quilt Gallery, 1710 Highway 93S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
THIS EVENT IS FULL: CONTACT THE QUILT GALLERY TO BE PLACED ON WAITLIST
In this class, “Fabric Images”, you will create an image using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed.
Please read the Quilt Gallery Class Policy for more information on registration & cancellation policies and general class information. For your convenience here is a list of area motels and accommodations within walking distance.
As with all of our classes, we ask that you do not pay for this class until you contact the Quilt Gallery at 406.257.5799 or email qg@guiltgallery.net to confirm availability.
Most students do not need a sewing machine in this class. However, you might consider bringing one along if your project is relatively small or you work very fast!

The Quilt Gallery (Session 2)
2021-09-27 - 2021-10-01 | The Quilt Gallery, 1710 Highway 93S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-05 | Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, N50 W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
UPDATE 9/8/2020: Due to the pandemic, the museum’s website has not been updated. Please call the museum to be added to a waitlist.
Create a fabric collage quilt of your own chosen subject using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the collage piecing process. Students will draw their design onto a foundation fabric and fill in the design with fabrics of their choice—without the use of templates. For about an hour each morning, Susan starts with a discussion and demonstration that will lay out the basics of fabric collage and will give you the information you need to start your work day. She then visits each student in turn to address individual needs and their project’s unique challenges.

Woodland Ridge, Wisconsin
2021-11-09 - 2021-11-13 | Woodland Ridge Retreat, E4620 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Class Description: Create a fabric collage quilt of your own chosen subject using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed. Class size is limited to give students the extra attention toward each of their unique subjects.

Empty Spools Session IV
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-30 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-3704, United States

Fabric Images at Santa Fe
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-13, 2025-03-31 - 2025-04-04 | The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States

Susan Carlson Live Online Fabric Collage Class—All Levels
2024-02-26 - 2024-03-01 | WI
Take a class with Susan Carlson—from wherever you are in the world!
Can’t travel to take an in-person class? Let me come to you. Live!
Learn fabric collage from me, in your own home, through your computer, tablet, or other internet-connected device.
In this five-day class I reproduce the in-person experience as closely as possible. There are morning group meetings to answer questions. Then I meet with students individually throughout the day. Zoom break-out rooms recreate the experience of working side-by-side with your fellow students. Evening events include a meet-and-greet, social hour, and daily show-and-share.

Alegre Retreat 2024
2024-04-07 - 2024-04-12 | Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, 43200 Colorado 141, Gateway, CO, 81522, United States
Create a fabric collage quilt from an image of your choosing by using Susan’s unique collage piecing process. Go beyond the photo to make a design full of color, rhythm and life!
Learn Susan’s innovative layering/collage method using your own photo as inspiration to make a quilt that pops! Patterns and templates will not be used. This five-day format is ideal for expanding on each student’s unique design.
Susan will introduce different aspects of the quilt collage approach each day, using her own quilts as examples. Fabric selection and how it relates to the subject matter, construction, backgrounds and borders, quilting and finishing for display will be discussed.

From the website: “Alegre Retreat is the premier conference for devotees of the fabric arts, providing an escape from everyday life for art quilters to come together to learn and share their expertise. Each year, dozens of quilting enthusiasts migrate an hour south of Grand Junction Colorado to Gateway Canyons. They gather together for the Alegre Retreat, the premier conference for devotees the fabric arts. Beginning in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1994, Katie Pasquini Masopust has successfully organized the retreat with the goal of highlighting the variety of quilting methods and specialties in this rich branch of the fabric arts.”

Susan Carlson Live Online Fabric Collage Class—Advanced All Subjects
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-07 | WI
Take a class with Susan Carlson—from wherever you are in the world!
Can’t travel to take an in-person class? Let me come to you. Live!
Learn fabric collage from me, in your own home, through your computer, tablet, or other internet-connected device.
Contact Tom (tom@tomallenbooks.com) to inquire if you are qualified for this class.

January 2025 Live Online Class—All Levels, Animals Only
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-24 | WI

March 2025 Live Online Fabric Collage Class—Intermediate-Advanced All Subjects
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14 | WI
Take a class with Susan Carlson—from wherever you are in the world! Can’t travel to take an in-person class? Let me come to you. Live! Learn fabric collage from me, in your own home, through your computer, tablet, or other internet-connected device.
Students in this class should have a working understanding of how I do fabric collage.
Contact Tom (tom@tomallenbooks.com) to inquire if you are qualified for this class.

Susan Carlson Fabric Images at Santa Fe
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27 | The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States
Create a fabric collage quilt from an image of your choosing by using Susan’s unique collage piecing process. Go beyond the photo to make a design full of color, rhythm and life!
Learn Susan’s innovative layering/collage method using your own photo as inspiration to make a quilt that pops! Patterns and templates will not be used. This five-day format is ideal for expanding on each student’s unique design.
Susan will introduce different aspects of the quilt collage approach each day, using her own quilts as examples. Fabric selection and how it relates to the subject matter, construction, backgrounds and borders, quilting and finishing for display will be discussed.

Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Immersion: A 10 Day Workshop
2026-04-21 - 2026-05-02 | Woodland Ridge Retreat, E4620 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
My Two-Week Intensive classes will follow a format of five work days, two days off, then another 5 work days. Out-of-class activities will be planned according to the locations, but will likely include field trips to local attractions—and fabric oriented locations. In Wisconsin, Chris (the owner of Woodland Ridge Retreat and Dye Candy Fabrics) and I have already discussed locations to visit over the open weekend including: Cultural Cloth: https://www.culturalcloth.com/, SR Harris: https://srharrisfabric.com/, and for a special dinner out, Owamni: https://owamni.com/.
Click here for my Woodland Ridge Retreat blog post write-ups (take your pick!)

Fabric Collage at Woodland Ridge
2027-09-21 - 2027-09-25 | Woodland Ridge Retreat, E4620 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Create a fabric collage quilt of your own chosen subject using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed. Class size is limited to give students the extra attention toward each of their unique subjects.
