Barbara Vlack

PatchDraw  - Block Drawing in EQ7

Experiment with sophisticated drawing tools in EQ7 to create appliqué blocks. Learn to use Wreathmaker to make some fabulous wreath designs and the new Brush Stroke tool to make vines and graceful scrolls.

• Laptop computer with EQ7 installed and activated prior to coming to class.
  
  * ALTERNATIVE : For classes in a computer lab, with prior arrangement with the instructor, the instructor will provide a copy of the program with a limited time use license to load into the computers in the lab.
  
• Power supply for the laptop;
• External mouse that is compatible with the laptop;
• Mouse pad;
• Spare battery if mouse is wireless;
• Note-taking materials;
• EQ7 User manual.

Intermediate EQ7 or EQ6 user who has designed quilts and printed patterns from either EQ6 or EQ7.

3 hours.

24, as long as there is adequate table space for each student and laptop plus note-taking materials.

• LCD projector if venue does not have one.
• Handouts to support instruction.
• Personal laptop to use for demonstrations.

• Projection screen or unbroken surface with little or no texture, size appropriate for classroom.
• Lavaliere microphone if classroom is large.
• Electricity: The classroom must have enough outlets to connect 25 computers (including the instructor’s, which requires a 3-prong outlet) and one LCD projector without worry of power fluctuations.
• Tables for students with adequate space for setting up laptop and note-taking materials.
• Display table for teacher.

Please note: 3-hour classes are condensed classes offering a lot of information, but they cannot contain as much instruction material or hands-on practice/experience as 6-hour classes.