Create stunning fabric portraits that look impossibly intricate—without needing to know how to draw.
Imagine...
creating a portrait of someone you love, a beloved pet, or a landscape that looks beautifully realistic and full of life… without needing to know how to draw or paint.
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Join international teacher, speaker, author, and quilt designer Shannon Brinkley for a creative, approachable workshop that makes portrait quilting feel surprisingly simple and incredibly rewarding.
It’s Simplier than you Think
It’s artistic. It’s emotional. And it’s shockingly doable.
You’ll learn how to break photos into manageable value shapes, choose fabrics with confidence, and build portraits one layer at a time.
No advanced art degree required.
Add Depth to your Quilts....
In this workshop, I'll share the secret technique to create depth in your quilts EASILY. This technique can be used for portraits, animals, or landscapes – really anything to which you want to add detail and depth. You will gain actionable tools with your creative wheels spinning!
Turning Photos into Quilts
With this technique, you can take photographs of your loved ones and create a piece of art that holds personal meaning
Quilting Your Favorite Animal
Whether it's a beloved pet or a wild creature, quilting your favorite animal can be simple, capturing their shape and character, ensuring each layer brings your animal to life.
Capturing Any Landscape
You can turn any scene into a dynamic work of art. Whether it’s a serene mountain range or a vibrant cityscape, you’ll see how to transform nature’s beauty into quilt form.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN..Â
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✶ How to simplify any photo into clear value sections
✶ Shannon’s Portrait Quilting workflow from start to finish
✶ Choosing fabrics that create depth, dimension, and realism
✶ Easy ways to handle faces, shadows, and tricky areas
✶ Finishing techniques that make your quilt shine
✶ How to confidently create your own original portrait quilts
Meet Your Teacher: Shannon Brinkley
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Shannon Brinkley is a quilt & fabric designer, international teacher & speaker, and the author of the book Scrappy Bits Applique. A former elementary teacher, Shannon is able to break down the process so it is super simple to digest and quick to implement! She is passionate about helping you create beautiful designs that you are proud of, no professional art skills needed!
“It teaches things NO ONE else teaches and combines practical and artistic ideas PERFECTLY!”
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Cynthia C.
"“It’s a wonderful concept and an opportunity to broaden your horizons. There’s also no pressure. You move at your own speed.”Â
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Audrey B.
This not about perfection...
It’s about creating something powerful, expressive, and uniquely yours.
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This workshop is for:Â
✶ Quilters who have always wanted to try portrait quilting but felt intimidated
✶ Creative makers who love expressive, artistic work
✶ Quilters ready to move beyond traditional patterns
✶ Anyone wanting to create deeply meaningful, personal artwork
Portrait Quilting Workshop
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FAQs
Do you need to be experienced to take this?
What if I have never done applique before?
Isn't applique tedious and slow?
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