Courses & Programs
For 2010 Historic Village Quilts offers New Learning Experiences
Opportunities to make quilts inspired by historical traditions or your own inclinations are guided by Christine Brooks-Corbett throughout the year. Learn the time honored tradition of quilt making by hand or machine.
- Learn the History of this truly American Craft
- Held in Christine's Studio at Historic Village Quilts, 122 Delaware St., New Castle
- No need to haul equipment, the Studio will provide sewing machines, cutting table, mats, cutters, lights, and a discount on materials
- All ages and skill levels welcome
- One on one or two with the instructor
- Available Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 12am - 4pm
- $25 per hour
To contact us fill out the application below and return to us with payment for the first session.
Discusssion & Questions, contact Christine at 302-983-7838 or corbett113@comcast.net
Application for Learning Experience
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The courses will be oriented around building your skill level to meet your needs. Sessions are limited to one or two participents. The experience will be creative, enhancing and most importantly, fun! Unless otherwise indicated, courses will be held at Historic Village Quilts, 122 Delaware St., New Castle
Historic Village Quilts Announces "The Quilters of Gee's Bend"
Combining an Interest in History with the Making of Quilts
Special learning experience will begin with "The Quilters of Gee's Bend," acclaimed quilts produced by a black community in Alabama during the twentieth century that have designs reminiscent of the artistic genius of Matisse.
At the Arsenal, on Thursday, 6:30 to 8pm, Feb. 18, 2010, an introduction to Gee's Bend Quilts will be held with a DVD presentation and discussion led by Christine Brooks-Corbett and Ted Corbett. Books and kits on Gee's Bend will be for sale. Admission: $2
For those who wish to be or are already a quilter, the introduction will be followed by a course taught by Christine on how to make a Gee's Bend reproduction or a Gee's Bend inspired quilt.
- Learn the History of this Famous Quilting Group
- Held in Christine's Studio, Historic Village Quilts, 122 Delaware St., New Castle
- No need to haul equipment, the Studio will provide sewing machines, cutting table, mats, cutters, lights and a discount on materials
- All ages and skill levels welcome
- One on one or two with the instructor
- Available Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 12am - 4pm
- $25 per hour
Celebrating Black History Month; Watch for More Learning Experiences |
