Download 2011 Flyer with lecture descriptions, fee schedule, and policies.
Quilts in U.S. History
Quilts often reflect the lives of their makers. There are wedding quilts and baby quilts that track the events in our lives and we also often use quilts to express our grief and loss, to help us cope with cancer or acts of violence, or to demonstrate political feelings. However, quilts don't just track the events in our lives, they also mirror the course of history in the United States. In this lecture, I discuss the history of quilting in this country and how it reflects the history of the country itself from the colonial period until today.
Getting Started Online
Based on my popular class at Quilt University, I discuss various options for going online, including: blogging, selling, and managing your own site in this lecture. I cover the logistics of set-up and hosting, including how to choose and register a domain name and important considerations for designing a site. I also provide tips on boosting your "Google Juice." Web technology has come a long way in recent years and it's now possible for novices with no Web design skills to launch a site in a few days. I'll get you started.
A Quilter's Dictionary of Household Terms
A lighthearted look at household items used in quilting, based on an article to be published in 2010 in Quilter's Newsletter. Audience participation encouraged and prizes awarded.
Fees & Policies
1 hour Lecture - $275
- Fees to be paid in full immediately following the lecture or workshop. If combined, fees to be paid in full before the close of the final event. - Workshop fees are based on a maximum of 25 students. - Mileage is to be reimbursed at the IRS rate on the day of the event. - Air travel arrangements will be made by Julie and are to be reimbursed by the group. We will do our best to find the most reasonable fare. - The group will provide meals, transportation, and accommodations during the event and during travel to and from the event. - A private hotel room for lodging is preferred, but Julie will stay in private homes that are smoke-free and pet-free.
