Materials:

Acrylic Paint
Paper or Fabric
Matte Medium, Gloss Medium, Matte Sealer, or Gloss Sealer
Fun Foam Sheets
Glue
Scissors
Pencil
Markers
Colored Pencils
Exacto Knife

Directions:

In class on Thursday there will be a demonstration about developing surfaces. This project will consist of a mixture of techniques and materials.

Design a simple pattern with 20 or more shapes in it (a 4 by 5 grid for instance. Use quilt patters as an inspiration for your pattern. Into each shape of the pattern put a sample of a different texture, like different fabrics are used in a quilt.

Organize the samples in a way that makes it easy to see the pattern. Remember that value is the strongest contrast. Color differences are also strong ways to separate or group items in a composition. Notice how traditional quilts use similar values and colors to make larger pattern out of the smaller blocks they are make from.

Keep the pattern simple but bold. Remember that variety will make it more interesting. A traditional quilt pattern may be used or make up your own. Smaller patterns can be grouped together to make a larger pattern.

The final size of the project is up to you.

Resources:
Gees Bend Quilts

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, October 17 - Introduction to the Assignment

Thursday, October 19 - Work Day, present concept, Please Read This

Tuesday, October 24 - Work Day

Thursday, October 26 - Critique