BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20241112T200000Z DTEND:20241112T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Exploring the Art of Quilting: From Gee’s Bend to Your Story DESCRIPTION:Gee's Bend: Where Souls Run Deep Fabric Art by Judy Allen\n\n\n \n\nExploring the Art of Quilting:\n\nFrom Gee's Bend to Your Story\n\nJoin us for a captivating lunchtime session as we explore the rich history and artistry of quilting\, focusing on the renowned quilts of Gee's Bend. We'll begin with a presentation by Judy Allen on the history and unique techniques of these extraordinary quilts. Then\, Eileen Trudeau (or a guest speaker if she's unavailable) will discuss the evolution of quilting\, showcasing her own work and offering a show-and-tell segment.\n\nThis event is interactive! We invite quilters of all levels to bring their own quilts for a show-and-tell session. It's a wonderful opportunity to share your quilting journey\, connect with other enthusiasts\, and gain inspiration from each other's work.\n\nCome be a part of this special gathering of creativity\, history\, and community during your lunch hour!\n\n \n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nLight refreshments. \n\nDonations welcome! \n\n \n\nAbout Judy Allen:\n\nI have experimented with quilt making over 25 years\, with very precise designs moving toward abstract images. My recent time at the Gee's Bend Quilters' Retreat (Nov 2023) challenged me to create a narrative vision of Gee's Bend set beside the Alabama River\, honoring the profound persistence of black women to create art and support their families. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Gee&rsquo\;s Bend: Where Souls Run Deep Fabric Art by Judy Allen
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Exploring the Art of Quilting:

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From Gee&rsquo\;s Bend to Your Story

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Join us for a captivating lunchtime session as we explore the rich history and artistry of quilting\, focusing on the renowned quilts of Gee&rsquo\;s Bend. We&rsquo\;ll begin with a presentation by Judy Allen on the history and unique techniques of these extraordinary quilts. Then\, Eileen Trudeau (or a guest speaker if she&rsquo\;s unavailable) will discuss the evolution of quilting\, showcasing her own work and offering a show-and-tell segment.

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This event is interactive! We invite quilters of all levels to bring their own quilts for a show-and-tell session. It&rsquo\;s a wonderful opportunity to share your quilting journey\, connect with other enthusiasts\, and gain inspiration from each other&rsquo\;s work.

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Come be a part of this special gathering of creativity\, history\, and community during your lunch hour!

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Free and open to the public.

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Light refreshments. \;

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Donations welcome! \;

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About Judy Allen:

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I have experimented with quilt making over 25 years\, with very precise designs moving toward abstract images. My recent time at the Gee&rsquo\;s Bend Quilters&rsquo\; Retreat (Nov 2023) challenged me to create a narrative vision of Gee&rsquo\;s Bend set beside the Alabama River\, honoring the profound persistence of black women to create art and support their families.

\n LOCATION:Josephy Center\, Joseph UID:e.1631.26424 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260406T122740Z URL:http://wallowacountychamber.sampleorg.com/events/details/exploring-the-art-of-quilting-from-gee-s-bend-to-your-story-26424 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR