Front Range Contemporary Quilters (FRCQ) is dedicated to promoting innovative contemporary quilt making
and fiber art. It is a forum for exchanging ideas, goals, and methods; for encouraging creativity;
for stimulating the mind; and extending the horizons of stitchers, painters and manipulators
of fabric while expanding knowledge of techniques through workshops, exhibitions and sharing.
Our members are primarily located in Colorado and the Front Range area.
Meetings
FRCQ meets the third Monday every other month at the Westminster City Park Recreation Center from 7p-9p, 10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, Colorado.
January 21, 2008
Speaker: Stan Meyer
Art is Belief Made Visible
March 17, 2008
Speaker: Anne McKenzie Nickolson
Combining New Technology with Traditional Processes
May 19, 2008
Speaker: Alison Schwabe
Everything Old is New Again
July 21, 2008
Speaker: Nita Leland
September 15, 2008
Speaker: Cas Holmes
Beyond the Surface
November 17, 2008
TBD
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Newcomer Meetings
The Newcomers group for FRCQ meets the third Monday on opposite months from the FRCQ meetings.
Newcomers are loosely defined as members three years or less however the meetings are open to all members. Prospective members are also welcome to attend.
All meetings will be held at the College Hill Library, 3705 W 112th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado from 7-9 p.m. For more information email newcomers@artquilters.org.
February 18, 2008
Speaker: Carol Watkins
Seeing Nature, Creating Art
Carol has found inspiration for her distinctive fiber art works in the beauty nature. She begins with a photo, manipulates it digitally, and prints on cloth. The art quilt is completed with free motion machine stitching. In this program, Carol will take you for a walk, figuratively, to show you what she sees, then she will share her creative process finally showing the completed work. You will walk away from this presentation with a new sense of how to use images of nature in your art quilts.
April 21, 2008
Speaker: Greg Katz
Becoming an Artist from the Inside Out
Many artists when establishing themselves are struggling with the complexities of artist statements, bios and portfolios. In reality, when establishing oneself as an artist it is the internal characteristics that will determine success. Creating an artist persona for oneself that includes confidence, a sense of mystery and openness to inspiration are key to claiming the role of artist. Greg will guide us through the steps of creating our own "artist persona".
June 16, 2008
Speaker: Lloyd Rich
What's Mine, What's Yours, and How to Tell the Difference
From the first cave drawings to the most sophisticated photo transfer processes, artists have always copied and learned from artists that have come before them. But where do you draw the line between creating something that is totally yours (perhaps inspired by other's work) and simply doing a version of someone else's creation. Lloyd is an attorney, specializing in copyright, trademarks, fair use and contracts. Interpreting the law, Lloyd will give us advice so we can create art quilts without fear of infringing on other artist's rights.
August 18, 2008
Speaker: Jo Fitsell
www.jofitsell.com
Being Authentic: A Rocky Road but Worth the Effort
Jo Fitsell's work involves visual self-expression. Her work reflects her internal thoughts, emotions and ideas. As one of the founders of Front Range Contemporary Quilters she will speak about the struggle to be authentic rather than original; the rocky road of a self-taught artists and "Five Things to Avoid as a Fiber Artist". She has taught for The Art Students League, Denver Art and Technology Academy and Art Street. Jo will bring her current work.
October 20, 2008
TBD
