Zak is a community-taught artist whose work draws on Southern textile traditions and repurposed fabrics. He practices an approach to design that is based in narrative and guided by intuition. He is especially drawn to preserving the stories of quilts and explores stories we tell ourselves about the past, present, and future in his work. His work has been featured in on the red carpet of the Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as various magazines, websites, and galleries. His book THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR NEXT QUILT and the community he hosts, the QUILTY NOOK, connect and inspire quilters and makers all over the world.

MATERIALS

• a few scraps of fabric for yourself and to share with the group

• a spool of thread

• few inches of string or cord for hanging

• a needle

• a pair of scissors

IDEAL PARTICIPANT

1. Complete beginners who want to learn foundational sewing skills in a supportive environment

2. Busy crafters looking for a satisfying project they can complete in one session

3. Experienced quilters interested in exploring miniature techniques and precision work

4. Textile enthusiasts wanting to use up their fabric scraps in creative way

PLAN

3-4 hour workshop for 10-20 participants

• Welcome and intros (15-20 min)

  • Share of my tiny quilts

  • Why I love them

  • What you can learn from these

• Making: (2 hours)

  • Sewing (45 min)

    • Demo stitches: running, back, quilters knot, basting

  • Sandwich & quilt (30 min)

  • Binding (30 min)

  • Embroider/object of intention/pocket

• Closing (30 minutes)

  • Share

  • Reflection

  • Next steps