Susan Carlson Quilts

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.

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.

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.

Empty Spools: Session III
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-25 | 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 II
2020-03-15 - 2020-03-20 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-3704, United States

Woodland Ridge Retreat
2019-11-12 - 2019-11-16 | Woodland Ridge Retreat, E4620 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
THIS EVENT IS FULL: CONTACT WOODLAND RIDGE TO BE PLACED ON 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.

Art Quilt Tahoe
2019-11-03 - 2019-11-10 | Zephyr Point Conference Center, 660 US-50, Zephyr Cove, NV, 89448, United States
Public registration for 2019 opens on November 1, 2018. Students attending AQT 2018 will have priority registration for 2019.
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.

Susan Carlson October 2019 Quilt Retreat: Advanced Students Only (Portland)
2019-10-21 - 2019-10-25 | Hyatt Place Old Port-Portland, 433 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
REGISTRATION TO BEGIN JANUARY 5, 2019. TO BE ANNOUNCED IN BLOG POST.
If you are taking the advanced class, you’ve attended at least two classes with me previously. You know the basics and want to get right down to work on a challenging new project or continue a project already started. I skip the introductory fabric collage demos and focus instead on techniques that can take a project beyond the basics.
This retreat is hosted in Portland, Maine, the state’s largest city (though small by most “city” standards) and a mere free shuttle ride away from the Portland International Jetport. Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port is a modern hotel nestled in the heart of the city’s arts, food, and shopping district. It also offers panoramic views (from suites with balconies) of the working waterfront, Casco Bay and its islands. Special lodging prices vary seasonally. Portland classes are five days long.
All retreats are limited to a maximum enrollment of twelve to ensure each student receives ample attention. Retreat price includes on-site lunch, as well as one group dinner. The hotel serves breakfast as part of their overnight package, which requires separate booking. Lodging and additional meals are extra. Sharing of rooms can be accommodated.

Susan Carlson October 2019 Quilt Retreat: All Levels (Harpswell)
2019-09-30 - 2019-10-04 | Harpswell Inn, 108 Lookout Point Road, Harpswell, ME, 04079, United States
CLASS FULL. PLEASE USE LINK BELOW TO ADD YOUR NAME TO WAITLIST.
Susan Carlson 2019 Maine Quilt Retreats Registration OPEN

This retreat will be held at the Harpswell Inn, mere footsteps away from Casco Bay and half a mile from my studio. The Harpswell Inn, established in 1761, is a favorite for those who really like to experience the whole Maine “thing.” A classic white New Englander with plenty of character overlooking the islands of Middle Bay, and a local lobster pound.
If you haven’t taken a class with me before or if you need a refresher, this class is for you, though any level may sign up. I start each morning with about an hour-long demonstration that will lay out the basics of fabric collage and will give you the information you need to start your work day. I will then visit each student in turn to address individual needs and your project’s unique challenges.
All retreats are limited to a maximum enrollment of twelve to ensure each student receives ample attention. Retreat price includes on-site lunch, as well as one group dinner. The inn serves breakfast as part of their overnight package, which requires separate booking. Lodging and additional meals are extra. Sharing of rooms can be accommodated.

Susan Carlson June 2019 Quilt Retreat: All Levels
2019-06-24 - 2019-06-28 | Harpswell Inn, 108 Lookout Point Road, Harpswell, ME, 04079, United States

The Quilt Gallery (Session 2)
2019-06-12 - 2019-06-16 | The Quilt Gallery, 1710 Highway 93S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
THIS EVENT IS FULL: CONTACT THE QUILT GALLERY TO BE PLACED ON WAILIST
In this class, “Fabric Images: Anything Else Goes”, 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 1)
2019-06-05 - 2019-06-09 | The Quilt Gallery, 1710 Highway 93S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Empty Spools: Session 5
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-08 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-3704, United States
THIS EVENT IS FULL: CONTACT EMPTY SPOOLS TO BE PLACED ON WAITLIST
From the Empty Spools website: “Join us in one of the world’s most inspirational environments along the California coast, when our international visiting artist-faculty ”“ more than 40 professional instructors — conducts a variety of workshops encompassing the quilting arts.”
Class: Will be based on Fabric Images but subject matter will be limited to animals.

Empty Spools: Session 4
2019-04-28 - 2019-05-03 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950-3704, United States

Australasian Quilt Convention
2019-04-11 - 2019-04-14 | Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053, Australia
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.

MISA West: Tanque Verde Ranch
2019-01-14 - 2019-01-18 | Tanque Verde Ranch, 14301 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, 85748, United States
EVENT FULL: SEE MISA WEBSITE TO BE PUT ON WAITING LIST
From the MISA wesbite:
Susan Carlson is an artist by birth, a teacher by calling, and an author by choice. She has been developing and practicing her own technique of fabric collage quilting for over thirty years, teaching it for 20 years, and has written two books describing it (Freestyle Quilts and Serendipity Quilts).
Each year she travels around the country and internationally helping hundreds of students to discover and set free the quilt artist inside. Her quilts have won awards from the American Quilter’s Society and the International Quilt Festival. Susan is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art and a long-time student of the Meta Carlson Studio of Fabric Creations (aka her mom’s sewing room).
Class: Fabric Images

Woodland Ridge Retreat 2018
2018-11-06 - 2018-11-10 | Woodland Ridge Retreat, E4620 County Rd C, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Fabric Images
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.

Susan Carlson October 2018 Quilt Retreat: All Levels 2
2018-10-22 - 2018-10-26 | Hyatt Place Old Port-Portland, 433 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
SORRY. THIS CLASS IS FULL.
If you haven’t taken a class with me before or if you need a refresher, this class is for you, though any level may sign up. I start each morning with about an hour-long demonstration that will lay out the basics of fabric collage and will give you the information you need to start your work day. I will then visit each student in turn to address individual needs and your project’s unique challenges.
This retreat is hosted in Portland, Maine, the state’s largest city (though small by most “city” standards) and a mere free shuttle ride away from the Portland International Jetport. Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port is a modern hotel nestled in the heart of the city’s arts, food, and shopping district. It also offers panoramic views (from suites with balconies) of the working waterfront, Casco Bay and its islands. Special lodging prices vary seasonally. Portland classes are five days long.
All retreats are limited to a maximum enrollment of twelve to ensure each student receives ample attention. Retreat price includes on-site lunch, as well as one group dinner. The hotel serves breakfast as part of their overnight package, which requires separate booking. Lodging and additional meals are extra. Sharing of rooms can be accommodated.

Susan Carlson October 2018 Quilt Retreat: Advanced Students
2018-10-15 - 2018-10-19 | Hyatt Place Old Port-Portland, 433 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
SORRY. THIS CLASS IS FULL.
If you are taking the advanced class, you’ve attended at least two classes with me previously. You know the basics and want to get right down to work on a challenging new project or continue a project already started. I skip the introductory fabric collage demos and focus instead on techniques that can take a project beyond the basics.
This retreat is hosted in Portland, Maine, the state’s largest city (though small by most “city” standards) and a mere free shuttle ride away from the Portland International Jetport. Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port is a modern hotel nestled in the heart of the city’s arts, food, and shopping district. It also offers panoramic views (from suites with balconies) of the working waterfront, Casco Bay and its islands. Special lodging prices vary seasonally. Portland classes are five days long.
All retreats are limited to a maximum enrollment of twelve to ensure each student receives ample attention. Retreat price includes on-site lunch, as well as one group dinner. The hotel serves breakfast as part of their overnight package, which requires separate booking. Lodging and additional meals are extra. Sharing of rooms can be accommodated.

Susan Carlson October 2018 Quilt Retreat: All Levels 1
2018-10-02 - 2018-10-05 | Harpswell Inn, 108 Lookout Point Road, Harpswell, ME, 04079, United States
SORRY. THIS CLASS IS FULL.
This retreat will be held at the Harpswell Inn, mere footsteps away from Casco Bay and half a mile from my studio. The Harpswell Inn, established in 1761, is a favorite for those who really like to experience the whole Maine “thing.” A classic white New Englander with plenty of character overlooking the islands of Middle Bay, and a local lobster pound.
If you haven’t taken a class with me before or if you need a refresher, this class is for you, though any level may sign up. I start each morning with about an hour-long demonstration that will lay out the basics of fabric collage and will give you the information you need to start your work day. I will then visit each student in turn to address individual needs and your project’s unique challenges.
All retreats are limited to a maximum enrollment of twelve to ensure each student receives ample attention. Retreat price includes on-site lunch, as well as one group dinner. The inn serves breakfast as part of their overnight package, which requires separate booking. Lodging and additional meals are extra. Sharing of rooms can be accommodated.

The Stitchin' Post (2-Day Class)
2018-09-22 - 2018-09-23 | The Stitchin’ Post, 311 W. Cascade St. (Hwy 20/126), Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Cutting Loose
This class demonstrates a looser approach to the piecing and assembly of a wall quilt. Emphasis will be placed on the collage piecing process. Patterns or templates will not be used. Instead, students will sketch their design onto a foundation fabric and fill in the design with fabrics of their choice. This encourages playfulness, serendipity, and a willingness to “cut loose.” Due to time constraints, students need to create a fish, butterfly, or bug. Optional designs will be available from Susan for a small fee.

The Stitchin' Post (5-Day Class)
2018-09-17 - 2018-09-21 | The Stitchin’ Post, 311 W. Cascade St. (Hwy 20/126), Sisters, OR, 97759, United States

Madeline Island School of the Arts
2018-09-10 - 2018-09-14 | Madeline Island School of the Arts, 9978 Middle Road, La Pointe, WI, 54850, United States
From the MISA wesbite:
Susan Carlson is an artist by birth, a teacher by calling, and an author by choice. She has been developing and practicing her own technique of fabric collage quilting for over thirty years, teaching it for 20 years, and has written two books describing it (Freestyle Quilts and Serendipity Quilts).
Each year she travels around the country and internationally helping hundreds of students to discover and set free the quilt artist inside. Her quilts have won awards from the American Quilter’s Society and the International Quilt Festival. Susan is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art and a long-time student of the Meta Carlson Studio of Fabric Creations (aka her mom’s sewing room).
Class: Fabric Images

Seven Sisters Quilt Show
2018-06-25 - 2018-06-29 | Alex Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Two classes: Cutting Loose (2 days) and Serendipitous Sea Turtle (3 days). Registration opens April 15, 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
Seven Sisters Quilt Show is a regional, multi-guild show located in San Luis Obispo, California.

The Quilt Gallery
2018-06-19 - 2018-06-23 | The Quilt Gallery, 1710 Highway 93S, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Susan Carlson’s workshop will be held at the Quilt Gallery June 19-23, 2018. Please note that this class runs Tuesday through Saturday. Sign up soon as this class fills up quickly!
In this class, “Fabric Images: Anything Else Goes”, you will create an image using Susan’s innovative layering/collage method. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed. Click here for Supply List.
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.
For anyone attending a workshop at the Quilt Gallery who will be flying in from out of State, we strongly suggest you purchase flight insurance. As of May 1, 2016, we will not be responsible for reimbursing costs of canceled flights, paying any difference in the cost of a workshop should you decide to switch to another class, or be responsible for any other class related compensation beyond a full refund of any deposits or payments made to the Quilt Gallery for a canceled class.
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!

Susan Carlson June 2018 Quilt Retreat: All Levels
2018-06-05 - 2018-06-08 | Harpswell Inn, 108 Lookout Point Road, Harpswell, ME, 04079, United States

Caroline Sharkey Textile Workshops
2018-05-17 - 2018-05-20 | Caroline Sharkey Textile Workshops, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Email Caroline Sharkey with your expression of interest: carolinesharkey7@gmail.com
Fabric Images
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.

Handcrafters House
2018-05-10 - 2018-05-13 | Handcrafters House, 7/401 Great Eastern Highway, Midland, Western Australia, 6056, Australia
From the Handcrafters House website:
Susan Carlson will be in the ‘House in May 2018 teaching a 4-day workshop. Susan has taught all over the world and will be back in Australia teaching in only 2 locations, here at Handcrafters House in Western Australia and for Caroline Sharkey in New South Wales. We are so excited to be hosting her!
Expressions of Interest Registration
You can register your name on the EOI list by clicking the button [on the website] and emailing your Name & Contact Phone Number to our store and we will put you on the EOI registration list.
Bookings for this workshop will not open until late 2017/early 2018 and will initially only be offered to those who have registered their name on the EOI list first. Due to Susan’s renowned popularity we expect this workshop will book out extremely quickly, so register now to avoid disappointment.

Alegre Retreat
2018-04-22 - 2018-04-27 | Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, 43200 Colorado 141, Gateway, CO, 81522, United States
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.”
Class: Fabric Images

Susan Carlson April 2018 Quilt Retreat: All Levels
2018-04-09 - 2018-04-13 | Hyatt Place Old Port-Portland, 433 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
