Lectures
Take an hour to take in a fast-paced, funny, and informative lecture (with a bit of history, too). Take away a chance to see contemporary quilts in a different way — whether yours or someone else's. You're guaranteed to see art quilts in a new light.
All lectures are also offered Virtually — and Pat includes a tour of her studio and tips on how to hang works — contact Pat for details!
Traditional Meets Contemporary: A Look at the Heritage of Traditional Quilts and their Influence in Contemporary Design
From her background as a curator of the exhibition “Quilts Uncovered: Treasures from Genesee Country Village and Museum”, “Paralax Views” and “Quilts 20/20” Pat Pauly gives an expansive look at the long history of quilt making, and its change and rebirth in the twenty-first century in art quilts. Presenting over 400 images in the span of an hour, she takes a fast-paced look at the craft that has endured in America for nearly 250 years. Hold on to your seats. Great as a virtual lecture!
Walk on the Wild Side: Finding Your Style in Contemporary Art Quilts
This lecture is Pat Pauly’s irreverent look at her own work and career, with its lucky beginnings and twists and turns. After having diverged several times to accept positions in other aspects of the design profession, she came back to full-time contemporary art quilts, where she had started in the early 1980s. All is fair game for inspiration and comment as Pat presents more than 400 images in the space of an hour; you will never think of the word “quilt” in the same way again.
Challenge Yourself: Unpredictable Outcomes from Obtuse Ideas
The art quilt world is full of bizarre ways to tease out work through themes, fabric choices, or (worst) deadlines. Take a look at how Pat Pauly embraces a challenge, sees a design decision, and comes up with a solution no one else would think to make. And be sure to take notes on how to use a challenge to turn obtuse ideas in to successful quilts. The PowerPoint presentation is full of examples, with 350 images never enough. A most requested lecture — and virtual!
The New Face of Art Quilts
Art quilts have taken on a life of their own. Pat Pauly looks at the similarities between the composition of traditional quilts and the avant-garde contemporary quilt pieces that more resemble paintings and prints than their cozy counterparts. In a characteristically passionate and enthralling delivery, she discusses technique, materials, and composition in the new nature of contemporary quilt design, illustrated by over 300 images.