Two Centuries of Quilts: Necessity to Fine Art
8 Week Online Zoom Class
May 28 – July 16
Tuesdays 7pm – 8:30pm EST
$170 JRACRAFT MEMBERS | $210 NON-MEMBERS
Discover the history of quilting in the U.S. in this eight week course studying the quilt’s evolution from a functional object of necessity to collectable fine art. This course will chronologically examine the history of quilting and introduce students to distinctive styles and practices that emerged as quilt making grew in popularity throughout the 20th century. Students will also discover quirky quilt stories, from the 1933 quilt kit loathed by competitors but loved by judges, to NASA Astronaut Karen Nyberg’s 2013 quilt block in space.
Taught by author, lecturer and quilt historian Teresa Duryea Wong.
Course information and registration can be found here.
Image: Author, lecturer, and quilt historian Teresa Duryea Wong.
ALT Text: A seated woman in the center is surrounded by colorful quilts spread out in front of her and hanging behind her.
