Two-Day Seminar Description
Whether you are quilt-maker interested in perfecting skills and knowledge, a quilt professional such as a teacher or appraiser, or someone interested in becoming a quilt judge, this seminar provides a thorough foundation in all aspects of quilt judging.
Participants will engage in activities on evaluating design and workmanship, the job of judging, judging terminology, and judging floor set-up.
NACQJ Qualified Instructors will teach through demonstrations, handouts, homework, and hands-on judging exercises.
While certification requirements by the only national certifying organization for quilt judges are discussed, this seminar does not certify students nor is it a prerequisite for certification.
Advanced Quilt Judging Seminar
This seminar is intended for the following:
Covered in the 6 hours of class:
Whether you are quilt-maker interested in perfecting skills and knowledge, a quilt professional such as a teacher or appraiser, or someone interested in becoming a quilt judge, this seminar provides a thorough foundation in all aspects of quilt judging.
Participants will engage in activities on evaluating design and workmanship, the job of judging, judging terminology, and judging floor set-up.
NACQJ Qualified Instructors will teach through demonstrations, handouts, homework, and hands-on judging exercises.
While certification requirements by the only national certifying organization for quilt judges are discussed, this seminar does not certify students nor is it a prerequisite for certification.
Advanced Quilt Judging Seminar
This seminar is intended for the following:
- individuals who have taken the Two-Day Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar
- individuals who are NACQJ quilt judge candidates
- individuals who are actively judging quilt shows
Covered in the 6 hours of class:
- The Business of Judging which includes discussion of Ethics; Sharing Forms – contracts & critique sheets by both teachers and students.
- Question and Answer – Students can ask questions or share judging experiences. We can clarify areas of confusion & suggest solutions to problems.
- Refining judging comments, adding clarity and detail.
- Machine Quilting, including updates on the newest styles.
- Design and Art Quilts. Refresh Design Elements and Principles, critique art quilts as part of a team; spend time on Degree of Difficulty and Complexity of Design.
- Mock Panel in preparation for the Panel evaluation of becoming a Certified Judge. All students will participate by either being tested, being part of the evaluation panel, or watching the process.
Upcoming 2-Day Judging Seminars
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June 15-16, 2022
2 Day Seminar June 17, 2022 Advanced Class St. Cloud, Minnesota
Minnesota State Show Instructors: Lorraine Covington & Kate Eelkema Contact: Lorraine Covington at lorrainequilts@cs.com or Kate Eelkema at keelkema@comcast.net |
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July 28-29, 2022
2 Day Seminar Augusta Civic Center Augusta, Maine Instructor: Pat Harrison, NACQJ CJ Contact: oceanwavesqc@verizon.net |
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September 12-13, 2022
2 Day Seminar Hampton Inn 5290 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, Iowa Instructors: Pat Harrison and Beverly Fine, NACQJ Certified Judges Contact: Pat - pharrisoncj@verizon.net |
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October 10-11, 2022
2 Day Seminar Hampton Inn 4909 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459 Instructors: Pat Harrison and Beverly Fine, NACQJ Certified Judges Contact: Pat - pharrisoncj@verizon.net |