Sunday, September 18, 2011

new online class- free motion graffiti and a giveaway!

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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!

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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!




306 comments:

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Mary said...

This class seems amazing! I'm taking the Beneath the Surface class right now and it would be so cool to use the fabric I've made for something awesome! :)

Mary said...

This class seems amazing! I'm taking the Beneath the Surface class right now and it would be so cool to use the fabric I've made for something awesome! :)

Bette said...

Free Motion Graffiti looks like so much fun!

Kristi Wodek said...

You make it look so fun! Your presentation rocks! As always, VERY INSPIRED!

veronica said...

looks like fun! i have never taken an online class!

Ruth Ann said...

Looks like a fun class! As always I love all of the classes that I've participated in!

Marilyn said...

Would love to win your class! Thanks Alisa.:-)
Marilyn

Whitney said...

I love to sew and this class would help me add a personal touch to my art quilts!

Keelin Mac said...

The images look great. I have always loved the look of free motion sewing. I would love a spot in your class.
Have a good week!

daydreamkate said...

This would be the perfect class for me -- I have TONS of fabric scraps, and I'm always looking for new ways to use them!

daydreamkate said...

This would be the perfect class for me -- I have TONS of fabric scraps, and I'm always looking for new ways to use them!

Susan W. said...

Please pick me:)

Charmingdesigns said...

I just finished your last class, I would love the opportunity to win a spot in this delightful class!

Debbie said...

Really enjoyed the Beneath the Surface class and have boxes of scraps and would really love to learn how to make some fun and funky Christmas gift items for my younger sisters.

Barb Smith said...

Would so love to win a spot so please, count me in. Looks like such a blast!!
☮ & ♥,
~Barb~

Zardo and Odraz said...

LOVED the Beneath the Surface class and would love to be able to take this one too. To win a spot in this class would be wonderful!

Sooz said...

I have a quilting foot but have not really used it much. Would love to learn more about this technique!

Deanna said...

This looks like it will be a great class! Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

OH MY GOODNESS! I am soooo excited.

I would LOVE to learn a some tips and tricks from you! YAYAYAYAYAY!

I am keeping my fingers crossed for this one! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a wonderful prize Alisa!

YAY!

Natalie Hua said...

Your video is mesmerizing! I watched it twice already! I have always wanted to take your classes but couldn't quite afford it! I'm hoping to win this one! :)
Best wishes with the baby!

Suzanne said...

This class looks like so much fun! My sister gave me a sewing machine five years ago...and I have never used it...I guess I should blow the dust off of it and try this!!

Julie said...

I love sewing already....would be so fun to learn the ins and outs of free motion

Katie Jeanne Wood said...

Oh, how fun!! I am scared of my sewing machine. You make it look so easy. I would love to learn.

Anonymous said...

I'm inspired by the graphicness of graffiti just like you. I ordered your "Sew Wild" book twice by accident, because I was so excited for it to be released, and forgot I had originally ordered it weeks earlier. Oops! The video you created to promote the class is very enticing. I know I'd have a blast as a student and would enjoy the artistic camaraderie of my classmates. I really hope you select me as one of your four winners. p.s. I sew on a Bernina too!

Sheila said...

This is so generous of you. I would love to take this course!! I'm on a really tight budget right now and need some new inspiration. Fingers crossed!!!! I love your work!!!

Anita Van Hal said...

Hi Alisa! I sew want to win a spot in your new class! I received Sew Wild on Friday, watched the DVD just now, and now this class is perfect after taking Beneath the Surface! I've only tried my free-motion foot once without much luck! I would love to continue adding to my surface design skills! Thanks for the chance to win! Hugs!

JessiVille said...

Oh wow this looks so fun! I would love to win a spot in your free motion graffiti class! I just ordered your new book and it should be arriving tomorrow. I can hardly wait!

Jessi xox

plantation shutters Atlanta said...

Just visited your online site to see details abut class. I am thinking seriously to get into this.

wandamarie.blogspot.com said...

YOU just keep pulling me in and i'm thrilled! xoxo
thank YOU for leaving the classes up. life happens with all of us and we forget things too. loving all your classes!

Belle2create said...

Hi Alisa
with your book on it's way to the Netherlands, this would be a TERRIFIC addition!

Mosaic Magpie said...

After watching the video, I see what the secret is...that music just makes you want to keep stitching. Don't stop, don't stop, I found myself wanting to jump up from the computer, thread up some black thread and get to stitchin. I have already left a comment for the class opportunity, I just wanted you to know I "like" the video!
Deb

jackie said...

Lots of people before me, but its always worth go, especially for such a fun project.

BethNance said...

I want a free spot!! I love your style so much! Uncontrolled and messy... but beautiful. I cannot wait to get your book in the mail!! You're such an inspiration.

Sydney said...

I just looked at all of your Vimeos. I love the choices of music and your free spirit art style. My style is similar and I love to mix it up and make things fun. I check in to your blog often and wanted to wish you a happy and safe delivery of your new little one. How exciting! You two will be wonderful parents. What a lucky baby.

Sydney in Wichita, KS

Anonymous said...

The class looks amazing and challenging - thank you for the opportunity to win a place

Bea

Stephanie said...

would love to win to improve my sewing skills

Stacey said...

This looks like so much fun! Thanks for the chance to win.

iHanna said...

You are amazing with the free motion sewing - I have tried and loooove the look, but find it very tricky so I'm impressed by you Alisa!

Congratulations on the book!

elenor said...

after purchasing your first book this summer, I immediately ordered your new book about 3 weeks ago from amazon.de. But I still have to wait .... I am already very impatient ....
Maybe your online class could help to bear the waiting better. anyway, sooner or later I will sign up to your online classes.
all your work is great! congratulations!
many greetings from Austria!

Shirley Pando said...

love this! Wow, I'd love to win!
:D

Kristin said...

Thanks for the chance at a free class. It looks very freeing.

Angie said...

Would love to win a spot in this class! It looks amazing! I just took your "Beneath the Surface" class and it was wonderful!

Deena said...

I would love love love to win this class

Kim said...

Love your classes! I wish I coule win a free spot! Fingers crossed!

Chrissy Farnan Hoot Designs said...

What a fantastic class. I have a sewing machine and just stitch in one line. to be able to use it for "free" sewing would be great!

Many Thanks

Jill said...

This looks like A LOT of fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot!

Willeke said...

Amazing video! Thanks for the chance to win a spot.

get~ko~neck~ted said...

How fun I can use my sewing machine! thanks

get~ko~neck~ted said...

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Dora K said...

got the book already! and enjoying making my own fabric! but if this is a random pick I might have a chance... :-) hope so

Unknown said...

Looks like a lot of fun! I have a darning foot that is just waiting to be used!!!!!! Inspiration needed, and this is the perfect place to find it!

Robin said...

Just ordered your new book from Amazon. Would love to take your new class.

Michelle said...

Would love a chance to win, might have to join up anyways Mx

amy dame said...

i think of all your classes, THIS is the one that i need to take! i've sewn forever, and i've done mixed media artwork for years now, but i don't really combine them. i keep saying that i will, but i really need some sort of push to jumpstart me!

the class looks amazing, thank you so much for the chance!

Maddie said...

I have wanted to take one of your classes ever since I saw them. They look AMAZING!!

chantille said...

Alisa, I've just taken your last class and so enjoyed it. This class sounds like a must for me. I love the look of messy stitching on projects but have no idea what I'm doing or where to start!

Jo said...

Look forward to joining you for a new class! Thanks!

Kathy said...

Please pick me ;)

Heather Mietz Egli said...

Wow. Exciting techniques, thanks for the free spot opp!

Thien-Kim aka Kim said...

What a fun class! I tried to do some free motion sewing before and it never worked out like how I wanted.

Darcy said...

Free motion quilting scares me. There, I said it! But I'm sure you'll make it fun like everything else :)

Melissa M (Lagaz) said...

I loved your video! It looks so fun :) Now all I need is to find a free motion/darning foot for my machine...hmmmmm
Thanks for the chance of winning :)

Lynn said...
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Lynn said...

AHHHH ... I would love to be able to participate - this class looks amazing! thanks so much for the opportunity XO

kL said...

love. love. love!!!

Kalliope said...

I don't know how I found your blog, but I'm so glad I did! This class sounds (and looks) fun and exciting :0)

Michelle said...

Hi, have just discovered your work and loving it. Watching and reading your work is sending me inspiration across the ocean. Thank you

Kerry said...

i am really loving sketchbook delight and would gladly take another one of your classes! you rock!!

Debbie R said...

What a cool concept! I have been looking for a reason to dig out my sewing machine again.

I can't wait for this class!

Thanks Alisa, for all of the gorgeous inspiration.

Anonymous said...

I've always been somewhat intimidated by machine quilting of any kind, but this looks so fun!

Sharon

Rachel said...

Oh heck yes! I would love to take this class! Free motion is a challenge because I'm so used to patterns. I would love to learn to loosen up in an artistic way.

Peggy said...

would love to win your class -- your book just arrived in the mail and I flipped through it last night -- looks wonderful!

Edje said...

This is SO great! I'd love to take that class! (and I love your work!)

leslieb said...

This looks so wonderful! I am always so inspired by your blog and have your first book, and waiting to get the 2nd one. Thank you for the giveaway, hope I get a spot!

dellerd said...

I found you through Christy Tomlinson and your class looks like it would be so much fun and interesting doing art with material. I think my old 40's Singer Sewing machine would love the workout!! I would love to win a spot in your class.....

Kara N said...

I love your classes. I'm not sure if I'm ready for this one as I've not gotten my sewing machine out of the box, but I'd certainly love to try it out some day

lori said...

I've wanted to learn how to free motion stitch for the longest time!!! This class looks amazing!!!

scrappyjacky said...

This class sounds absolutely amazing!!!!

Sheila said...

Loved watching the video. It went against everything my strict perfectionist sewing teacher instilled in me! Can't wait to feel the freedom of free motion graffiti!
Thanks Alicia for breaking boundaries and giving me a chance to enjoy using my sewing machine.

knittinghen said...

Would love to win a spot! Enjoyed GC so much!

Anonymous said...

I am so excited about this class and the opportunity to learn more. Totally enjoyed all the tips and techniques you shared in Beneath the Surface class. Thanks for sharing all the inspiration!

Cmmargaret said...

Oh...I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that mine is the lucky number! Thanks for this awesome opportunity!

Amy A said...

I just got your book this week and would LOVE to take a class!

Christina Tryon said...

I am so excited, Alisa! I love your book and can't wait for class to begin!

Anonymous said...

Your book Sew Wild arrived yesterday and I just keep picking it up and every time I do I see something else...Free Motion Graffiti looks like fun too!

dottididit(at)gmail(dot)com

Raquel said...

I would love to win! It would be a great Birthday present!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!!

Carolyn said...

This looks really fun! Would love to win your class. Oh, I loved the whale pillow!! My son is a shark guy, so I think we will make one....with sharks:)

The Little Bird said...

wow!! :D I SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo need to get one of those feet for my machine!! would LOVE to learn how to do this.. it looks so free :)

Karin Hall said...

What an amazing class ... i would love a chance to win. You are such a talented artist it was a pleasure to take a class with you at Inspired this year.

Peisland Nana (Linda) said...

I would love to take this class! I've been a seamstress forever, but really would like to expand into other creative avenues. Thanks for the chance

Donna L said...

I am a quilter and have tried my hand at free motion, would love to win a spot in your class.

Shelly said...

What a trip...and a much needed one at that! This class speaks to the very soul of who I am. What a great opportunity you are offering, Alisa. Thanks for the chance of winning a spot!

S.
shelly_reinhard@yahoo.com

Nicki said...

Eeeeek!
Probably too late but.....would LOVE to do this and have a tiny bit of experience, but I'm always horrified by the messy look I end up with.
But, maybe if I see it as free motion graffiti........

I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Nicki x

Unknown said...

omg this class sounds fun iwould love to take the class so i can get more practice on my new yardsale-find sewing machine!

Sandy in CA said...

I'd love to win a spot in this class! And I am aware that it will take [lots of] practice -- despite your video making it look so easy!

Maggie said...

Wow! I just bought a new Pfaff machine and made sure to get the free motion foot, but I haven't tried it yet. Love the look of this new class! WoW!

Lisa Anne Logan said...

Just found your site off the new weallsew.com blogroll, and was so captivated by your free motion graffiti vimeo! Had to heart it and share with friends before I even reached the end. Awesome fun. This type-A sewist could really use a giveaway spot to learn from your outside-the-lines style!

Bea Bernasconi said...

Can't miss that signed up!

Judy H said...

Would love to take this class!

Saints and Apostles said...

Alisa this looks seriously cool and messy - LOVE your style, so unique. I've got a newfound passion for stitching and free motion since taking one of Christy's workshops - also where I found you. I'm popping straight to see your new book - how exciting.
Very pleased to meet you!

Terry Bisset said...

You are crazy talented, this video is amazing.

Anonymous said...

you're gonna' be a fun mom!!!!

ZoBe and Me said...

Just wanted stop by and let you know I love your work. I can't wait to take this class! It's on my Xmas list. I am somewhat new to sewing yet free motion graffiti is all I want to do! I love to make childrens boutique cloths And think this is the edge I have been looking for. Cheers!

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