Artful Improv - Permission to Play!

Start Your Improv Adventure

Unlock your potential in improv quilt design with my course, Artful Improv - Permission to Play! I encourage you to take the time and space to grow your creativity. The class goes through 5 different improv techniques that I use in my work - Improv Blocks, Angled Stripes, Improv Curves, Insets, and Curved Stripe Borders. By the end of this course you will be able to design and make improv quilts without a pattern, tackle curves fearlessly, and choose colors confidently.

My course uses a combination of simple step-by-step videos, text, and images. Not every lesson has a video - you can tell by the camera icon that a video is available. I encourage you to communicate with me and fellow students in discussions.

Occasionally, I offer LIVE feedback opportunities as well, something not to be missed.

Now let’s start playing! -Cindy

Meet Your Instructor

Hear About The Adventure Cindy Has Planned On The Improv Playground

Purchase Options

$79.99

$79.99Artful Improv - Permission to Play!

This self-directed course includes active community and instructor discussions. Access for 1 year.

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Your Course Includes:

85 minutes of video teach you how to Improv Quilt with confidence...step by step
Learn 5 specific improv techniques: Improv Blocks, Angled Stripes, Improv Curves, Insets, and Curved Stripe Borders
Create fabulous color combinations with with easy to follow color recipes and fabric selection advise
In Chapter 5, Tips and Tricks, Cindy explains the benefits of chain stitching and how to create pieced backings out of patterned fabrics
Develop a critical eye with Cindy's Design & Audition Checklist
Chapter 7 helps you make quilting design decisions and finishes up with 5 free-motion quilting motif videos
Ask Cindy questions in Lesson-by-Lesson Discussions
FREE eBook included with other Downloads & Supply List
Full access to the class for 1 year

Get Support from Cindy LIVE!

Optional Add-On For Only $20

LIVE Improv Support Add-On: Chat with Cindy on Zoom while on your improv adventure. For just $20 you get two opportunities to interact and chat with Cindy. The first meetup focuses on color and fabric choice and the second meetup is a chance to get design feedback. These sessions are perfect for a student actively working through the Artful Improv course.

Part 1: Color and Fabric Choice: Chat with Cindy live about choosing your colors and fabrics and ask questions about any of the technique videos. Please work through Chapter 5 to get the most out of this session. One hour.

Part 2: Design Feedback Session: Meet with Cindy live and get feedback on your design ideas in this 2 hour small group session. Ask questions about quilting and finishing too. Please complete though Chapter 6 to get the most out of this opportunity.

Date options are shown at checkout.
Sorry we can not mix and match meet-up times from different bundles.
Must be enrolled in Artful Improv to attend.
May reschedule if there's low enrollment.

And because we love a cherry on top - let's talk extras.

FREE eBook of Cindy Grisdela's book, Artful Improv ($19.99 Value)
Option to buy Autographed copy of Artful Improv from Cindy

Why Cindy's Classes Rock

Step out of your comfort zone

I've enjoyed working my way through this project in my attempt to step out of my box. Thanks for providing the guidance through this course!

Jan S. from Albuquerque, NM

Experiment with Color

Cindy tends to work with bright fabrics and loves graphic designs and lines in her quilts. This allows for the improv aspect of her quilts to shine. Improv is not new, but for some it can difficult to know where to start.

Cindy unlocks helpful design principles that allow the reader some direction as they work, and she also provides information about the mechanics of putting the pieces together so that you get the look you want. By mastering her techniques, you will become more confident in sewing without patterns. Quilting adds another layer of interest and texture, and this aspect is also covered in the book.

Even experienced art quilters can use the ideas to experiment with color and design.

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Course Curriculum

Welcome to Artful Improv!

2 Videos 1 Download 1 Survey
Chapter #1 - Getting Started

2 Videos
Chapter #2 - Improv Techniques - Improv Blocks and Angled Stripes

2 Videos
Chapter #3 - Fearless Curves

2 Videos
Chapter #4 - More Improv Techniques

2 Videos
Chapter #5 -Tips and Tricks

1 Video
Chapter #6 - Putting it All Together

2 Videos
Chapter #7 - Finishing it Up

5 Videos
Chapter #8 - Facing Demo

1 Video
Next steps

1 Video 1 Survey

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$79.99Artful Improv - Permission to Play!

Step out of your comfort zone

Jan S. from Albuquerque, NM

Experiment with Color

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