Offering A Creative Atmosphere for Textile Artists

The annual Quilt Surface Design Symposium has been critical to the art quilt movement since 1990, when it was founded by Linda Fowler and Nancy Grow.  Each year in June, the Symposium provides education for those interested in exploring their own potential in the fiber medium.  The program offers not only classes related to art quilts such as composition, dyeing, and surface design classes, but also fiber workshops in subjects such as felt-making and clothing.

Prominent teachers from many countries present workshops at the two-week conferences.  In previous years, both teachers and students have traveled from as far away as Australia and Japan.  QSDS is committed to offering a creative atmosphere where serious and intensive learning can occur in a supportive and sharing environment.  Both students and instructors gather from around the globe for classes, lectures, and exhibitions.  QSDS has established a reputation as the workshop venue for art quilt makers interested in developing their careers.  Many students return year after year to see old friends and make new ones.

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