The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts
Quilting 101 with Libby Christensen
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALIntroduction to MACHINE PIECING: tips on choosing fabrics, using rotary cutter and ruler, piecing squares, rectangles and half-square triangles, and pressing. Students will make two basic quilt blocks. (Bring sewing machine with new needle, pins, scissors and optionally, any specific fabrics or threads though irons and a selection of fabric and thread will be furnished). […]
Quilting 102 with Libby Christensen
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALMACHINE QUILTING and BINDING. Make a flag hot pad—piece, quilt, and bind it and make a hanging loop. (Or students may quilt a block of their choice, such as the two from 101 class.) Fabric, cotton batting and thread for a small flag hot pad are included. (Bring sewing machine with new needle, pins, scissors, […]
Quilting Curves Class with Libby Christensen
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALMACHINE PIECING THE TRADITIONAL APPLE CORE PATTERN. Practice “fussy cutting” and sewing a few rows of curvy “apple cores.” An “apple core” template and measurements for varying quilt sizes provided along with scraps for a little “charm” quilt suitable for a pillow covering. Iron, thread, marking pen, and fabric furnished. (Bring sewing machine with new […]
Morning Sketch
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALEvery Friday morning, we will now be hosting "Morning Sketch", where artists of all skill levels are invited to join us in the gallery and the porch to sketch, draw, and create art. Enjoy fellow artists' company and get your weekly sketch on!
Quilting 101 with Libby Christensen
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALIntroduction to MACHINE PIECING: tips on choosing fabrics, using rotary cutter and ruler, piecing squares, rectangles and half-square triangles, and pressing. Students will make two basic quilt blocks. (Bring sewing machine with new needle, pins, scissors and optionally, any specific fabrics or threads though irons and a selection of fabric and thread will be furnished). […]
Hand-Sewn Fabric YoYos Class with Libby Christensen
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALMake fabric yoyos for quilts, scarves, or embellishment. Fabric scraps, thread and needle, buttons, bias tape, scissors, template, and fabric glue included. (Optional—bring a garment to embellish.) Suitable for adults and ages 12+.
Machine-Sewn Thread Bowls Class by Libby Christensen
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALMake a small coiled rope bowl using zigzagged thread. Thread, macrame cord and magic provided. (Bring sewing machine, extra machine needles and scissors.)
No-Sew Fused Fabric Art with Libby Christensen
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALPaper-backed fusible web, sample patterns and fabric scraps provided (but pillow cover $10 extra). You might want to bring your own iron and non-stick ironing sheet if you have one. Use a sample pattern or get creative! Suitable for adults and ages 12+.
Tuesdays with Kelly
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALJoin us for our monthly lunch and learn program from noon until 1:00pm at The Kelly. Learn more about this month's program at https://thekelly.org/twk/ Bring your lunch, and The Kelly will provide drinks and a dessert. We hope to see you there!
Morning Sketch
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALEvery Friday morning, we will now be hosting "Morning Sketch", where artists of all skill levels are invited to join us in the gallery and the porch to sketch, draw, and create art. Enjoy fellow artists' company and get your weekly sketch on!
8×10 Day
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, ALThis is a one day sale event on 8/10 that you won’t want to miss! All participating 8″ x 10″ art pieces will be $81. There will be beautiful original works of art created by talented and local Alabama artists for sale for a great price, so be sure to join us! 8″ x 10″ Original […]