Ricky Tims' A Day of Master Classes

Join Ricky Tims for a day of his signature Master Classes—an inspiring blend of quilting instruction, humor, storytelling, music, and creativity!

• Go home with a comprehensive, color syllabus.  No need to take notes!
• No sewing machines or supplies needed!
• Listen and watch: four 90-minute lectures with stunning video demonstrations.  
• Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, you'll leave energized, inspired, and ready to take your quilting to new heights!

MASTER CLASS #1

11 Cool Things Every Quilter Should Know 

• You’ll wonder, “Why didn’t I know these tips and tricks before”?
• Ricky shares his best-kept secrets that will transform the way you quilt!

MASTER CLASS #2

Improvisational Patchwork

• No worries about measuring, accurate seams, rulers, math or "rules".  
• Just let go! The process is not only liberating but rewarding!
• Learn how to create spontaneous patchwork without a pattern!

Harmonic Convergence

• Warning: Convergence quilts may become addictive!   
• Use as few as four fabrics to create a any size quilt, or any quilted item. 
• Learn the process and see the possibilities. You will want to make more!

MASTER CLASS #3

Gridified Art Quilts

• Become the creator, director, and star of your own production! 
• Take your favorite photo from concept to masterpiece. 
• Blend traditional blocks and theme blocks into dynamic art quilts.
• You will step confidently from tradition into art!

Rhapsody Quilts

• Rhapsody quilts aren’t ordinary quilts, they tell a life!
• Learn the structured design process from Ricky. 
• No blocks! No triangles! No straight seams! No traditional piecing!
• Draw a symmetrical “skeleton” and add show stopping appliqué. 
• Your own rhapsody quilt may become your legacy quilt.

MASTER CLASS #4

Fabric Dyeing

• Ricky will walk you through the process he uses, covering the basics of hand-dyeing fabric using Procyon MX fiber-reactive dyes.
• He explains: preparing your fabric, dye recipes, color, dyeing resources, and most importantly, safety procedures.

Follow Your Creative Muse

• Ricky explores how inspiration occurs, how to recognize it, and how to keep it close.
• Watch for creative adversaries: doubt, indecision, self-criticism.
• Celebrate creative allies: deadlines, mentors, cheerleaders, and your own inner wisdom.

Class Fee Members:  $110.00 

Class Fee Non-Members:  $130.00