I've got a bunch of online classes sitting on ice over here and the next one I am releasing is called Free Motion Graffiti! This class is perfect for those who took Beneath the Surface or for those of you who have overflowing collections of scrap fabric!
Free motion graffiti is a term that I started using a few years ago to describe the process that I often use when sewing. Inspired by graffiti it is the concept of using fabric and the sewing machine to layer, create expressive stitching, be messy, make marks and create fiber surfaces that have a graffiti vibe. I briefly touch on the concept of free motion graffiti in my new book- Sew Wild- but in this class I will dive into greater detail about free motion sewing techniques and concepts- mark making, doodling and drawings, how to use and create lettering, utilizing scraps and more!. This class is sure to get you inspired to think outside the box!
Here is a peek-
A few important facts about Free Motion Graffiti-
It is great if you are a beginner but would be VERY helpful if you are a little familiar with basic sewing.
You will need a sewing machine and eventually a free motion/darning foot for the class- don't worry this information will be covered.
Keep in mind- sewing can be challenging (especially if you are a beginner) but with time and a little practice it becomes super fun!
Registration for Free Motion Graffiti opens today and the class goes live on Friday, September 23rd!
The structure of this class is a little different from my others and it is reflected in the price- $40.00
(It is not large enough to be a 5 lesson class and not small enough to be a mini class- it is somewhere in between!)
Also different from many of my classes- the lessons are posted all at once and ready for you to dive into. And just like the rest of my online classes you have unlimited access to come and go as you please for as long as you want.
For all the details and to register hop on over to my online shop-
GIVEAWAY!
And last I will be giving away 4 free spots in the class!
Leave me a comment
I will pick and announce the winners on Friday!
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crossing fingers and toes for this one!! I really could use this class. I have one of those feet but cannot use it for the life of me! :(
How exciting--I would love to win a free spot in one of your classes!! I'm learning so much from the "Sew Wild" DVD--getting home to sew and create was all I could think about at work tonight!!
Looks absolutely amazing! I havent had nearly enough time playing with my free motion foot! would adore a spot in this class!
just watching you sew amazing flowers with so much ease gives me a little sewing envy!
xx Courtney
Hoping I get lucky this time around...thanks for the wonderful opportunity, Alisa. :)
oh my land!! I would love to learn how to include gorgeous, personalized graffiti on the quilts I'm making for my sweet darlings. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and inspirations...
What a fun class! I'd love to learn to become more comfortable with Bert (the Bernina) and learn from you.
Oh I crossed my fingers.
Your new class is amazing.
Thanks for this fun video.
This class looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for the chance to win!
I am so excited that I found out today my sewing machine has a switch that lowers the feed dogs!
I went out and bought the free motion foot today. Reading Sew Wild yesterday has got me ready to start sewing :)
Ok... nervous, intimidated and very excited to be leaving you a comment. Is it too forward for me to just dive in and say... i love you? Ok, well then, how about.. i love what you do! So so much. I cannot wait to take this class. I am super de duper busy for the next few weeks so I am glad to know that i can do this class on my own time. I have ordered the SEW WILD book and have not got it yet.... cannot wait to get it. It's SO WILD that i am posting this.... ok, that's enough. Gotta go... so PICK ME, PICK ME, PICK ME!!!!
lindsay
I don't know HOW you do it all, Alisa! Another awesome looking class!
Oh
My
What a nice thing for you to offer.
Just very cool.
Your blog is delightful.
Thank you for all you share, ALREADY.
After watching that cool video who wouldn't want to take this class! Love the music too! Looking forward to another awesome class!
This looks like the most fun EVER.
Ooooo! What a lovely gift. Put my name in the hat, please! :-)
Oooooo, ooooo, pick me! Pick me!
This sewing class looks like so much fun, plus the outcome is amazing! What a cool, artistic way to express oneself. I would LOVE to take this class!!
I loved the preview video (and the music). I'm waiting patiently for my copy of your book to arrive but it takes a while to get all the way to Tassie. Thanks for offering places in your class - maybe I'll be lucky enough to win one of them!
wow, im excited about this class. i hope i get a spot. i haven't sewn in a while so this would be a perfect start.
You know I think sewing machines are scary but if anyone can make it easy I know you can!!! Looks like a great class!
Looks just like what I need but help, just finished the last one not sure I can find the money for this one until a bit later, dairy farmers in Oz are having it tough and the weather is NOT helping.!!
Please, pleased, a free lesson would be wonderful, BUT I know every one else feels the same way, so...
Here's hoping.
itd be super exciting to win this!
Woah! That looks like a lot of fun!
:)
I would love to have the opportunity to take one of your classes.
Would love to win a class with you. Live would be even better but I have a feeling you'll be having your hands full for a while soon.
Would like to experience how your online classes look and do good ;)
Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia to the three of you
m a r i j a . 8 6 . p u p i c (monkey) g m a i l . c o m
I've been straight-line-quilting for far tooo long! It's time to mix it up with some freeeee motion:) Hope I get picked!
thrilling, i´d love o win a spot:)i often swe on my layouts and would like to take it further!
I love your classes and would love to win! (just as everyone else!)
Oh wow! How awesome! I am totallypsyched about his class. (And a bit nervous too. )
Sounds just like the kind of challenge I would love right now.....
i had decided Beneath the Surface to be my last on-line class for a while... but i'm so totally addicted to your classes, i HAVE to take this one... as well as buy your book AND do all your other classes to come! xxx
this looks like an incredible fun class! :-)
That looks FUN!! I loved the video :)
Awesome - I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity :-)
Your new class looks like a lot of fun. I would love to win.
Would love to win access to this class!! Just received your book here in France, and I'm excited about getting started again after a 2-year lull - free motion graffitti sounds great just for that - to start the creative juices going again!!! (and I have cartons full of scraps!!!
à bientôt!!
thanks
I'd love to win this class, I have so much painted/dyed/drawn on fabric to use up !!
I have been thinking of doing one (or more) of your classes for a while now, but was waiting for the right time but that never seems to come so winning the class would be my incentive and no more excuses! Now if I could only find a way to purchase your book in Australia. I am in awe of your talents.
How great it would be to win this class! Thank you so much for the chance! A girl can hope, right? :)
This looks like great fun, thanks for the chance to get in the class!
I took your last online class (and LOVED it) and would love to win this giveaway!
I NEED to learn how to write with a sewing machine! urgently! Great stuff
Would love to learn how to do this!
oh, that looks amazing! love your online classes and would love to win a free spot!
I would love to go this onlineclass. I really hope I win...=)
Alisa - Another awesome class that can't be missed! Thanks for the chance to win, my sewing machine awaits!
Best,
Char
You are soooo talented... i love your work
pick me!!! ;)
Four free spots, that is very generous, I have the free motion foot but I don't think mine works like yours, at least mine looks nothing like yours! :)
Hi Alisa!
Thank you for such an inspiring blog!!
I just got my first sewing machine a couple of months ago (I got one second hand). I don't know why I suddenly felt I wanted a sewing machine. I had never even considered it before although I have seen my Mum sew all my life (she used to sew clothes for me when I was a kid!). The little I have done with my machine up until now, although quite satisfying, has been pretty boring. So I now feel I really need to get to the fun part of sewing! And I love the concept of "wild sewing"! I think it would do me a whole lot of good to take this class. I like stuff that is messy and wild and different on others/when others do it. I'm not so good at it when it comes to myself. So I really hope I'll get picked. If not, I'll probably be taking this class at some point anyway :-)
xx Fran
wow , you're always so generous.
I could get SEW carried away with this course.
hugs to you and bump
Great offer - thanks, Alisa! And thanks for all posts and inspiration!
Sounds Fab Alisa and I would love to win!
X
Your work is inspiring and I just love to read your blog. You are very generous to give away 4 spots in your upcoming class. Thanks for sharing with us alland the opportunity to win. JillR
I came across your site yesterday and I have spent every free minute since pouring over your work. All the colors are so vibrant and gorgeous and the textures make me want to run my finger tips over everything. Truly inspiring!!
I an such a fan of your work. I would live to win a spot fir your free motion grafitti class!!
Alisha,
I so enjoyed your online workshop "Beneath the Surface". The ideas and colour combinations were so amazing, easy to implement with very rewarding results.
I can hardly wait to start this workshop. It looks fabulous.
Erin
Dear Alisa, your creativity inspiring all my days!
fun and learning continue. i know my sewing machine will appreciate learning more about what it can do.
very cool post! thansk!
this really sounds like fun!
this class looks like a lot of fun!
Your video is fantastic ! I juste bought my free motion foot last month... I'm ready to follow you in this new online class !!!
I really enjoyed your "beneath the surface" class as dud my 2 boys - we have lots of projects planned! This new class looks just as fab and I am sure we will create many more projects.. I am signing up!
Wow!! Sounds like fun. I have been intriqued by many of your online classes and plan on taking several, but my PayPal account has expired and I haven't taken to time to reactivate it! I'd love to win this one free!
Can't wait, looks amazing. I have really enjoyed your other classes.
I love to sew and just tried free motion for the first time...but I definitely need practice!
This would be amazing. I'm really wanting to do more free-motion stitching. Teach me!!
The video it's AWESONE!
I WILL love to be in your class!
Thanks!
Alexandra
alexsalg(at)netcabo(dot)pt
would love to win a spot in this new & exciting class :-)
I just recieved my copy of your new book & dvd "sew wild"
This class looks like so much fun!
here we go again... i just love your classes... so therefore another class i have to take!!!!!!!
I pre-ordered Sew Wild in June, it's on its way! Can't wait. I am going to make grocery tote's for my family for Chirstmas, with recycled material! Count me in! I just bought an industrial sewing machine! whoo hoo!
This looks like such a fun class! I want to win :)
WOW! How fun. Would love to give one of your classes a try and this would be great!
Thanks
Pick me!! Pick me!! I love to make creative art - especially greeting cards. I've always been pretty controlled in my work and would love to have some guidance in letting go!! Looks fun and cool and hip - All the best - Chris
I would love to win...it would force me to MAKE TIME to be creative.
I have a huge stash of fabric that would be perfect to apply this graffiti style of creating....can't wait for your class!!!! Love this idea.
One day I hope to be comfortable with free motion sewing. This class looks great!
Wow! I have no other words.
I also don't have a darning foot, but I'd LOVE to win a spot in this class!!!
Hi loos soooo cool - I'd love a chance to win a spot in this class, here's hoping, thanks
Thank you! It would be the perfect class while i stay at home with my 7 months-baby boy:)
This looks like a super fun class!!!
Loved your Beneath the Surface class. Hope I win this one.
How cool is this! I'd love to win. Where can you get a free motion/darning foot? Do they exist in regular sewing shops or is it something you buy online?
/Maria
Oh wow! This class looks amazing! I would love to learn how to play with my free motion foot more (than just stippling my quilts)! Thanks for chance to win a spot in your fabulous class!
Oh my, your class looks fantastic. I would love a chance to win one of the 4 spots. Thank you!
Cristi
2ifbysea1067@bellsouth.net
How cool is this??? When I bought my sewing machine earlier this year I went out and bought a free motion quilting foot for it and haven't even tried to use it yet! Now is as good a time as any!
Your posts are a real inspiration. Free class? O, a girl can dream.
This sounds like an awesome class! Would love to win a spot!!!
Hello Alisa,
I've just bought a free motion foot and don't really know what to do with it (except traditional quilting), so I could absolutely use some help. Thanks a lot for the awesome giveaway.
Charlotte
charlotte (dot) bauss (at) gmx (dot) de
Bonjour,
by working with you I have learned that we can be free with paint and design. For me it is a new beginning, hard to let go but good for the soul.
Merci beaucoup
I just bought a free motion foot and had my Mom's sewing machine serviced. I would love to win a seat at this class and finally venture back into the land of sewing. Very exciting!
Pick me, pick me, pick me :)))
If you could see the size of my scrap bin, you would know that this is the perfect class for me, LOL! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
This class looks wonderful! Sign me up! I hope that I can do this kind of stitching with my "older" machine. Love your classes!
I love your concept and would be thrilled to win.
I love free motion sewing but I'm still working to get the hang of it (my top stitches are sometimes too loose). I would love to win a spot in this class!
Wow! I just discovered your blog a couple nights ago--but I love your work! I love how you courageously play with the boundaries of what I consider traditional sewing! Keep it up!
This sounds like it will be an amazing class! I'd better start buliding my fabric stash :)
Love This !!!! I need Help !!!!
I bought the free motion stitching foot this summer for my sewing machine and could use this class to show me how to get me started!!!
This is so exciting! I have done a little bit of free motion stitching, but am really ready to do a lot more. Looking forward to the class!
Learning to express myself in my favourite materials: scraps of fabric, scraps of feltwork, canvas, paper... AAAAAH! GREAT!
I would love to win that spot!
Lidwien Bruin
The Netherlands
Perfect class to follow Beneath the Surface. I can't wait to start.
I would love to be included in your drawing! I love what you do and it would be wonderful to know how! Cheers!
I would love to be included in your drawing! I love what you do and it would be wonderful to know how! Cheers!
Oh my Gosh, it would be so wonderful to be able to win a spot in this class as I have been wanting to learn this technique. I am crossing my fingers and toes and saying a prayer.
Loving all of your classes so far. Looking forward to this one. :)
I've got my new Bernina with the stitch regulator and a giant scrap pile, so I am ready to go. Thank you for great classes!
I've always been afraid to use my machine in that way! I'm sure I'd learn a LOT in your class! It looks incredible!
Perfect for my 14 year old who just started high school at a Charter School based on the arts. She made her first quilt this summer! We have the right foot already, and she loves this type of stuff.
I'm throwing my name in as well. I always enjoy your classes - though I have a few backed up right now! I'm game for more.
This might be your best class yet! I've taken all your classes and have loved each one of them!
Oh, I can't wait for this class to begin. The sample video was so much fun to watch!
What fun! As usual, looks like another great class by you!
Another fun looking class! Here's hoping...
Wow!! I love free motion stitching...looks like you've put a fun & wild spin to it! Thank you for the generous opportunity! ~H♥~
Wow, I really admire your creativity and your energy!
Well, let's try my luck :)
Adriana
Fun fun fun!!!! I am excited about your new online class. Thank you for sharing your talent with us this way!
Cool, love your video! Would be lovely to join the class :)
looks awesome. need a class on this as i am scared to death to try free motion anything.
Wish me luck for this one!!!!! Would LOVE to join!
Call me slow, but I have never even heard of "free motion graffiti"!. Very exciting. I love your image and quote that says, "it's ok to be a mess." Goes along with my mantra, "creative minds are rarely tidy." :)
This class looks amazing! I loved your watercolor class and this looks equally awesome!
Looks like a freeing and fun class! Would love to win a spot! ~ Karen Harris
Sounds like a really fun class! Thank you for doing this giveaway.
It looks great fun and I love the fact that it uses up lots of little bits of material - of which I have far too many! Would love a free place. Woo hoo!!
This is a perfect giveaway. The gift of learning something new. I can sew and love to. My trouble is letting go of the perfect seam allowance to have the freedom to stitch like you do. I would love, to let the wind blow free and stitch up a "free spirit" creation!
Deb
I would love to learn your craft! It looks like so much fun! :) Thanks for this opportunity. Alicia
i've been wanting to take a free motion stitching class for awhile now, and this one looks perfect! thanks alisa :)
my sewing machine is presently "laughing itself to death", as they say here in Spain: it could really use a kick-start, and this class looks like it would certainly do that!
Cheers and best regards!
Lisa
im always inspired with your art and your creativity
i really hope i will win:)
I think winning a free spot in this workshop is worth dragging my sewing machine out of the storage room! It sounds like so much fun!
I think winning a free spot in this workshop is worth draggin my sewing machine out of the storage room! It sounds like so much fun!!
This would be so fun! Fingers crossed.
This class sounds amazing! Can't wait to use the fabric I made in your class at Inspired!
This looks like a lot of fun! What a great way to take the fear out of using our sewing machines for free motion!
This class looks like it would be a blast to take. My husband would be oh so happy for me to use up the scraps of fabric I have. :)
Oh that looks like a lot of fun! Here's to buying a slot if I don't win one!
Aloha, kate
Alisa, I have taken your watercolor bliss class, and it was just wonderful! I'll bet this one will be just as good!
Lou
i love ur work!! so colorful and free ;) pick meee !!!
Always a wonderful new twist on an idea from you! Fingers crssed, oops, I meant crossed!
This looks awesome and I looooved your video Alisa - so talented!
How do I top all these wonderful comments??? :) I love all your classes and artwork. While I am a beginner, my mother-in-law is a very seasoned pro and we would have so much fun doing this together!
Looks like a great class. Would love to win a spot!
Your class looks so fun! I sew for a living and would love to use my sewing machine for some Wild Sewing!
I love free motion stitching! Doing it and seeing it done...and would love to win a spot in your class to see how You go about it!
this sounds like another amazing class! I really enjoyed beneath the surface, and have recently gotten the "sew wild" book, so winning this class would be the perfect compliment to that! thanks so much for the opportunity!
I'm soon bound for a new location, and it will be cooler. Sewing in a snug warm adobe house this winter sounds great. Have a Bernina with a free motion foot, and lots of experience using both. Thanks
Oh yeah, this class sounds like a lot of fun! Put my name in the mix!! Thanks
From the video I can see this class is going to be fun. I have been a machine quilter for years and I am excited to have Alisa's permission to break as many rules as I can. Thanks for the freedom Alisa. You are my hero.
omg it looks awesome!!!!!!
Wow, I would love to win a spot in this class. Your work is amazing!!! I hope you pick me;)
I'd love to win a spot in your new fab class
The class looks awesome! I would love to win a spot!!
Oh I'd love to win a spot in your free motion graffiti class. It looks like a fun way to use up my scraps!
please oh please pick me... will i ever win one of these? I've bought 3 of your classes thus far... love them!
I would like a change in your give away because I realy like your work. greetings from Holland. Petra
I used to be a quilter and always wanted to do free-motion quilting on my quilt tops but was so intimidated. This looks like a good way to dive into it and open up a new avenue of inspiration!
Finger crossed for me!
Wonderful!! This class looks awesome!!
I'd love to take this class since I'm totally in love with free motion stitching!!
AWESOME! Simply cannot wait to try this technique. Keeping fingers crossed for the giveaway!!!
Sign me up please!
XOXOXO
Joan
Thank you for hosting such a giveaway and that many free spots, too...
This looks like so much fun. It could add a new aspect to my quilts. I loved you watercolor class and am still finding much inspiration from it.
Even if I don't win one of the free classes, I'm still gonna join this class. So FUN!
i took the beneath the surface class and it was awesome. can't wait to take this class too!
Looks like an amazing class! I just got myself a sewing machine and ready to dive into learning more & having fun with sewing. :D
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Wow that class looks like a blast! Jane S
Ooo! Love it! I hope I win!
What a treat for someone.......
SO hope its me lol
Love 'Sew Wild' but I need all the help I can cadge or buy!!
This class looks amazing. I would love to win it! Sew Wild is the next treat I am going to "earn" for myself!
This would be so fun and inspiring...thanks for the chance to win!
Great!!!
I love your work, i love your way to do things and i love the new video!
Pick me! ;-))))
I've been looking forward to this class since you announced it! I'm currently enjoying your Beneath the Surface class and look forward to adding more techniques and ideas from Free Motion Graffiti. :)
Wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity.
SO fun! I would love to win a spot in the class! Thank you for all you do and share, you are one talented and inspirational lady!
oooh, looks like fun! thanks for the chance to win a spot!
I love that I found you several months ago. Have learned so much from your workshops. Especially to relax and enjoy. Got your new book last week and getting ready to try something this week!
After watching your video I feel so inspired!!! I hope I win!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!
Are you kidding me??? This looks amazingly fun!! pick me, pick me!!
Well, I sure hope you pick me - I love all of your classes,and this one looks like another winner. Fingers & toes crossed -
Cindy
Wow this looks so cool. Just got my sewing machine serviced and off to figure out if I can get a free motion foot.
I just had my first experience with this type of sewing in a class with my Mum just a couple of weeks ago and we had a ball, would love to win a spot in the class, thanks for the opportunity
Free motion sewing has been on my wish "to-do" list for some time now! Would just love to win a spot in your class...thanks so much! Fondly, Roberta
rlphilbr13@aol.com
Your class seems like a breath of fresh air, no rules and an open field to run through with no barriers! I'd love to win! Susan purrpage3 at verizon dot net
This class looks like lots of fun. I've done a tiny bit of experimenting with free motion quilting. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Alisa,
very cool! I am a GRaffIti CHiC. Thanks for sharing and keep creating!
Shona
My sewing machine came with a free motion quilting foot, but I'm a bit intimidated by it. I'd love to win this class to learn more about it, and someday be able to make something beautiful using the technique!
Count me in for the free spot, let's go creativ I'm ready
Oh my goodness packed with inspiration all over again!!! Love it !!!
Greetings from Liverpool I'd luv to win a spot on your course.
I love free motion stitching. This one sounds very interesting. Would love to win a free spot.
It looks like such an exciting class! Fingers crossed! Thanks for the chance.
Holy cow! This looks awesome! I've been waiting for Sew Wild to come back in stock at a local B & N, this would be a great course to tide me over!
I sew want to do this..... Your book is on order but not arrived at the bottom of the world yet :)
I'd love to win a spot in this class!!! Here's hoping!
This would be an awesome "win"!! It looks like very relaxing art!! I'd love to see it and then do it!!
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