Transform your favorite places into quilts in this innovative mixed-media workshop. Guided by Valerie S. Goodwin, you’ll learn to combine fabric, paint, and thread to create personalized map-based artwork that captures the essence of landscapes and cityscapes that hold special meaning for you.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS WORKSHOP

  • A mixed-media approach to map-making

  • Approaches in fabric collage, surface design, and creative stitching

  • How to translate maps into compelling textile compositions

WORKSHOP BENEFITS

  • Master mixed-media techniques to seamlessly blend fabric, paint, and thread

  • Gain new perspective about familiar places

  • Create meaningful work by turning your emotional connections into tangible textiles

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

As both an architect and award-winning fiber artist, Valerie S. Goodwin offers a rare expertise in translating physical spaces into textile art. Her 26-year experience teaching architectural design at Florida A&M University, combined with her Yale architecture background, enables her to break down complex spatial concepts into accessible artistic techniques. The author of Art Quilt Maps, Valerie's work appears in museums worldwide, demonstrating the powerful intersection of architectural precision and artistic expression that she'll share in this course.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

WHEN

Thursday, January 30 at 11 am CST for approximately two hours

WHO
Anyone who gets excited about maps, memory, and the artistic interpretation of place

HOW MUCH
$10 includes the workshop AND a whole month's access to the NOOK

RECORDING?
Absolutely! Watch at your convenience

COMMITMENT?
No membership commitment (but you might decide to stick around a bit!)

THIS WORKSHOP IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF….

  • you want to expand their creative repertoire with map-based designs

  • you’re interested in exploring contemporary mixed-media techniques

  • you want to create a meaningful, narrative-based quilt

WHAT ELSE DO WE HAVE PLANNED?

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AND WHY WAIT FOR THE WORKSHOP?

The NOOK never sleeps! While you’re eagerly awaiting our next workshop, you can enjoy immediate access when you join:

An Ever-Expanding Library of Master Classes
Study at your own pace with renowned artists like Youngmin Lee, Ekta Kaul, Heidi Parkes, and many more.

Daily Virtual Sewing Circles
Never quilt alone again! Join fellow makers almost every day of the week in our casual, supportive online sewing circles.

A Thriving Creative Community
Share your works-in-progress with fellow quilters who get it. whether you’re a seasoned quilter and just starting on your journey.

DESTROY THIS QUILT Challenge
Want to push your quilty comfort zone? Our unorthodox quilt-along provides 24 boundary-pushing prompts that will challenge your creativity.

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WHAT’S THE NOOK?

The QUILTY NOOK is a nurturing online community for quilters and textile artists connecting you with like-minded makers from all over the world

I asked NOOKERS TO DESCRIBE US and here’s what they said

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How can the NOOK support you in your creative growth?

Unlock Your Creative Potential

Experience a safe space to explore your artistic voice without fear of judgment

Connect with a Creative Community

Join a network of like-minded quilters for collaboration and support wherever you are on your quilting journey

Find a Welcoming, Inclusive Space

Be part of a positive environment where experimentation is always encouraged

WHAT MEMBERS SAY ABOUT THE NOOK

I felt immediate kinship when I joined the NOOK!  I am a beginner and I adore experimental quilting but I need to feel connected to others in order to learn.

This community is so welcoming, accepting and open. I feel encouraged and enlivened to create my way.

I didn't have any friends who quilt, so before I found the NOOK, I had to cobble together techniques from YouTube. Now I have access to a whole community who can answer my questions.

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MEET THE NOOK TEAM

Host of the QUILTY NOOK

My entire life has led me to create this warm and curious space we call the NOOK. Eighteen years in the public school classroom taught me how to build community. Working with textiles has continued to teach me how all of our lives are interwoven and the power of what we can do when we come together. I look forward to personally welcoming you when you join the NOOK!

ZAK FOSTER

Community Moderator

Zak and I first met in one of his Tiny Quilt workshops, and I appreciated his approach to sewing and bringing people together, I knew I wanted to join the NOOK as soon as it opened in 2021. We've grown so much since then, and it brings me joy to help connect people to this wonderful polycrafterous community.

SHAN REIMER

EVERYTHING YOU GET WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP

  • virtual sewing circles nearly everyday

  • monthly creative challenges

  • the NOOK Book Club

  • our COMMUNITY CLOSET like a thrift store where everything is free!

  • daily inspiration to nurture your creative growth

  • an entire community of warm and supportive quilters to keep you motivated

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Excited about the NOOK and have some questions?

  • The NOOK welcomes ALL skill levels, from beginners to seasoned quilters. You’ll find resources to learn and grow at your own pace.

  • Each month we invited a different visiting artist to share a new skill, process, or creative framework with us. Workshops cover a wide range of topics, from beginner techniques to advanced skills, and include tutorials on creative ways to manipulate textiles, improvisational sewing, and artistic expression through fabric.

  • The NOOK is flexible and designed to fit into your schedule. Every workshop is recorded and available on demand in our ever-growing workshop library. And since our community is truly international, we are intentional about planning events that accommodate time zones around the world. All together, you can work through the resources at your own pace, making it a perfect fit for busy lifestyles.

  • If you’re passionate about textiles, eager to learn more about quilting, and looking for a supportive creative community, the NOOK will feel like home, no matter whether you're a beginner or seasoned quilter.

    We welcome and embrace ALL kinds of quilting, from pattern to improv.

    Many of us have a wide variety of creative interests and one of the most fascinating parts of the NOOK is seeing how people bring all these influences together into quilting.

  • Our diversity is our strength, and we do our best to make sure everyone feels invited, welcomed, and valued in the NOOK. We regularly invite queer makers and makers of color to lead workshops and guide the direction of the NOOK. There are also private rooms set aside in the NOOK for both BIPOC and LGBTQ+ makers to connect.

  • Yes, the NOOK offers flexibility with membership. You can join, pause, or cancel at any time.

  • The NOOK focuses on fostering deep connections, creative exploration, and a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere where everyone can thrive. It’s more than just a learning space; it’s a collaborative and vibrant community.

My commitment to you is to create a safe and inclusive space for learning, growing, and connecting. I’ll provide continuous opportunities for creative exploration while fostering genuine connections between members. My focus is on helping you discover your unique artistic voice with encouragement and open communication, ensuring the NOOK evolves to meet your needs and inspires your creative journey every step of the way.

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I can’t wait to personally welcome you to the NOOK.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to email me at zak@zakfoster.com