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Block Drawing Basics with Serendipitous Effects

With Barb Vlack

$60.00

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Class Overview

Having basic knowledge of how to draw pieced and applique blocks in EQ8 will take your designs further than ever! This half-day class will teach the fundamentals of pieced-block drawing using the EasyDraw tools to create simple, yet unique designs. Dive into a CAD-like drawing style with the PolyDraw tools for an alternate way to draw pieced blocks. Use presets and shapes to create gorgeous appliques while learning to manipulate the shapes to make them your own.

Once you’ve mastered the basics of drawing, you’ll learn how to create blocks without drawing at all! Use the fun Serendipity tools to turn a block into something new! You’ll leave this class with blocks perfect for your next sampler quilt.

Course Topics

  • Start with simple, grid-based blocks using the EasyDraw tools
  • Understand how to set up the drawing board snap settings
  • Use the PolyDraw grids and tools to draw pieced blocks patch-by-patch rather than dissecting the block at the seams
  • Learn the difference between Applique Block and Applique Motif
  • Draw simple applique using preset shapes and auto-draw features
  • Use the Edit tool to reshape patches
  • Check out the Serendipity tools to create new blocks without drawing
  • Collect, view, and name your newly drawn blocks in the Project Sketchbook
  • Set blocks into a quilt layout

Who Should Take this Course

  • Students with basic EQ8 knowledge
  • Students who are interested in a general overview of block drawing and editing

Course Includes

  • Handouts for all the designs created in class
  • Classroom assistance from EQ staff
EQ Academy
EQ Academy
September 9-11, 2021 Perrysburg, OH

About EQ Academy

EQ Academy is a 3-day event for students wanting to learn how to use their EQ8 software. EQ8 classes are either half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) with an hour lunch break in between sessions. Each instructor brings years of experience and will provide practical content for the use of software.

How to fill your days: It is not required that you attend all days of the event. You may enroll in as many classes as you like. If you do plan to attend all days, we recommend filling your days with as many classes as you can. Click here to see a complete schedule (PDF) of all the classes being offered.

These are EQ8 computer classes. There will be no sewing during class time.

Required for All Classes

Please be sure you have the following for class:

  • Face mask that completely covers nose and mouth (click to review all COVID protocols)
  • Laptop with EQ8 software installed, updated, and validated
  • Laptop power cord
  • Mouse** (The touch pad on your laptop will work, but having an external mouse makes drawing much easier.)
  • Extra batteries for your mouse, if wireless
  • Mouse pad
  • Pen and paper for taking notes
  • Sweater or light jacket (classroom temperature can vary)

Included with Enrollment

The Electric Quilt Company will provide the following for all enrolled students:

  • Coffee, tea, and water throughout the day
  • Snacks (fruit, granola, candy)
  • Daily boxed lunches
  • Giveaways!
  • In-class assistance from EQ staff
  • Personal technical support between classes
  • Student discount on EQ products for sale during the event
  • Free wifi during class hours

Location

BGSU at Levis Commons
1655 North Wilkinson Way
Perrysburg, OH 43551 (view map)

Hotel and Travel

Lodging and travel are not included in the cost of the workshop. You must make your own arrangements.

We have a block of rooms at the Home2 Suites by Hilton (walking distance from the classrooms) for $129.00/night + tax. View this hotel on a map. Once you have enrolled at EQ Academy, you will receive a confirmation of your enrollment with a special link for the hotel, as well as other hotel and travel suggestions.

Due to COVID, we do not encourage sharing rooms or shuttle services with other students.

The best airport options would be Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), which is about an hour away or the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) which is about 25 minutes away.

Again, all this information will be available (via a link in your confirmation email) after you enroll for the class. If you cannot find this information after registering, please contact our office.

Cancellation Policy

Student Cancellation Policy

Due to the unpredictability of COVID, we will provide full refunds until Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 11:59pm ET. Cancellations beyond this date, 50% refunds will be issued. No refunds will be issued for no-shows and for those asked to leave the event for not following our COVID safety protocols.

If you are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms anytime during or prior to the event, please contact our office immediately.

Event Cancellation Policy
The Electric Quilt Company (EQ) reserves the right to cancel this event, or an individual class, due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.

If EQ cancels the event or class, students will be given a full refund.

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EQ Academy September 9-11, 2021 Perrysburg, OH

About EQ Academy

EQ Academy is a 3-day event for students wanting to learn how to use their EQ8 software. EQ8 classes are either half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) with an hour lunch break in between sessions. Each instructor brings years of experience and will provide practical content for the use of software.

How to fill your days: It is not required that you attend all days of the event. You may enroll in as many classes as you like. If you do plan to attend all days, we recommend filling your days with as many classes as you can. Click here to see a complete schedule (PDF) of all the classes being offered.

These are EQ8 computer classes. There will be no sewing during class time.

Required for All Classes

Please be sure you have the following for class:

  • Face mask that completely covers nose and mouth (click to review all COVID protocols)
  • Laptop with EQ8 software installed, updated, and validated
  • Laptop power cord
  • Mouse** (The touch pad on your laptop will work, but having an external mouse makes drawing much easier.)
  • Extra batteries for your mouse, if wireless
  • Mouse pad
  • Pen and paper for taking notes
  • Sweater or light jacket (classroom temperature can vary)

Included with Enrollment

The Electric Quilt Company will provide the following for all enrolled students:

  • Coffee, tea, and water throughout the day
  • Snacks (fruit, granola, candy)
  • Daily boxed lunches
  • Giveaways!
  • In-class assistance from EQ staff
  • Personal technical support between classes
  • Student discount on EQ products for sale during the event
  • Free wifi during class hours

Location

BGSU at Levis Commons
1655 North Wilkinson Way
Perrysburg, OH 43551 (view map)

Hotel and Travel

Lodging and travel are not included in the cost of the workshop. You must make your own arrangements.

We have a block of rooms at the Home2 Suites by Hilton (walking distance from the classrooms) for $129.00/night + tax. View this hotel on a map. Once you have enrolled at EQ Academy, you will receive a confirmation of your enrollment with a special link for the hotel, as well as other hotel and travel suggestions.

Due to COVID, we do not encourage sharing rooms or shuttle services with other students.

The best airport options would be Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), which is about an hour away or the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) which is about 25 minutes away.

Again, all this information will be available (via a link in your confirmation email) after you enroll for the class. If you cannot find this information after registering, please contact our office.

Cancellation Policy

Student Cancellation Policy

Due to the unpredictability of COVID, we will provide full refunds until Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 11:59pm ET. Cancellations beyond this date, 50% refunds will be issued. No refunds will be issued for no-shows and for those asked to leave the event for not following our COVID safety protocols.

If you are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms anytime during or prior to the event, please contact our office immediately.

Event Cancellation Policy
The Electric Quilt Company (EQ) reserves the right to cancel this event, or an individual class, due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.

If EQ cancels the event or class, students will be given a full refund.

About the Teacher

Barb Vlack Barb Vlack
Barb Vlack has been working with the Electric Quilt software since the first version of the Electric Quilt software was produced in 1991. In 1997 her book, Too Much Fun!, was published by the Electric Quilt Company as a companion book to EQ3 explaining ways to use the program for designing quilts. She also wrote companion books for EQ4 and EQ5 and contributed to companion books about quilt designing for EQ7 and EQ8. She is internationally known for her expertise with the EQ software and has taught EQ at national and international venues for the past 20 years. She is also an award-winning quilter, designer, author, and teacher of quilt making.
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