MEMBERS: Saturday 5/30/26, 9 am pacific time
Non-Members: 6/13/26

Location:   

Zoom (SMQG Provided)

9 am - 4 pm; lunch break 12-1 pm

 All Levels - a little experience with fpp could be helpful; however all levels will be supported and learn something!

 $50 members; $60 non-members

Instructor:   

Improv: Inspired by Nature

Topic:   

Curious About Improv Piecing but Not Sure Where to Start?

Please note - a home printer is needed for this class (black + white is fine)

In this class, you’ll explore the art of abstract design through improv-style paper piecing. Using photos of plants, animals, or natural scenes as inspiration, you’ll learn how to create your own unique paper piecing blocks—more abstract than literal, driven by shape, rhythm, and movement.

You’ll design multiple blocks from a variety of photos and resize them into different proportions to add visual interest. The images won’t be copied exactly; they’ll be simplified and act as springboards for your creative interpretation. Then we will use them to design a larger piece adding in some improv connecting strips.

We'll simplify color choices by using just two main colors: one for your subject and one for your background. Each should include 6–8 (or more) shades or values of each.

Supply List, Pre Workshop Prep + More Details

Workshop process photos:

Accessibility:   

SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably.

If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.