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Jennifer's love of making is contagious. She is a warm and vibrant teacher who takes your skills to the next level with engaging courses, bringing discovery and fun into your life.
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OMBRÉ QUILTS by Jennifer Sampou • 2019 C&T Publishing
Many of Jennifer's classes are based on her Fall 2019 release of Ombre Quilts in conjunction with SKY (RobertKaufman.com)a 30 piece ombré digitally printed fabric collection, soon to be 46 (2022 October release). Her maiden voyage to promote her exciting book and fabric was an invitation by Australian Quilt Market in Melbourne to be their guest designer and keynote speaker as well as touring Australia, even as far as Perth to teach! in 2020, She pivoted to Live/Online learning and offering webinars to guilds, shops and associations. See offerings below. Sign up for our mailing list to keep up to date for teaching and travel dates. Buy Here. |
Creative Spark Online Learning
On Demand. Your Time, Your schedule!
CREATIVE SPARK ONLINE LEARNING
Jennifer's online classes and lectures are offered through Creative Spark Online Learning. The technology is excellent, customizable, and recently easier for all to partake. She leads live presentations (perfect for guilds and shops), discussion groups, and also for individuals to go at your own pace/on demand options. All from the comfort of your sewing space. Jennifer misses traveling to see you all, but she has turned engaging on Zoom into an art where you feel connected and learn so much too!
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Boost Your Color Confidence • Ombré Table Runner
On demand online class $59.99 In this pre-recorded and self-directed course, Jennifer shares extensive instruction on color, design, construction, finishing and even matchstick quilting. Instructor and Student Community Discussions are included. You will have access for 1 year. Also available with a LIVE workshop from time to time. |
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Elevate Color Harmonies • Dawn Star Quilt
On demand online class $59.99 The Dawn Star Quilt celebrates the joy of our colorful skies above, and you can create one for yourself! Jennifer teaches useful color principles and value, then shows you how to make double sawtooth star blocks precisely. Use multiple ombré fabrics and capture dynamic movement as you explore foreground and background and the blurred lines in play. When you work on the secondary star, Jennifer touches on improv as the star lets the fabric do the work!. Instructor and Student Community Discussions are included. You will have access for 1 year. Also available with a LIVE workshop from time to time. |
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Ombré Tote
On demand online class $39.99 The Ombré Tote is such a satisfying project to create. Make this tote in a variety of sizes to suit your needs... perfect for a day trip, holding your current WIP’s, or running to the market in style. You’ll gain valuable skills in this course! I'll bring you into my studio space and teach you my secrets for success. This class is warm and engaging, as I cheer you on in a fun yet relaxed pace. Best of all, you’ll end up with a tote that is uniquely yours. Bet you can’t make just one. Also available with a LIVE workshop from time to time. |
Retreats & Special Events
Treat yourself to special week long retreats at destinations rich with natural inspiration.
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Empty Spools Seminar• Asilomar Conference Center. Monterey, CA
Quilts That Glow Session 3 March 17-22, 2024. All Levels. SOLD OUT The California coast is a perfect place to explore the range of color, value, and expanse of SKY ombré fabrics that promise to make your quilts glow. This class is ideal for all who want to hone their color skills with ease. Lessons include selecting color harmonies, the relativity of hue/value, and how we learn best by doing. Various simple blocks will be taught that highlight the fabrics as Jennifer shares her favorite sewing tips and techniques. Take Nature walks at bookends of the day. The workshop is based on Jennifer’s Ombré SKY Fabrics and your own stash! See Empty Spools Seminars for more information Get on the waiting list today. |
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MISA • Santa Fe, New Mexico Campus
High Desert Hues • 5 day retreat, In Person March 4-8, 2024 SIGN UPS • OPEN Jennifer Sampou is thrilled to offer her 3rd annual High Desert Hues, a 5 day workshop in Santa Fe, NM for quilters ready to be inspired by the art of Georgia O’Keeffe, and absorb the "sense of place" into their creative quilt making. Using SKY ombrés and other gradient type fabrics, students learn how to unlock the magic of ombrés in a five step process which explores interpreting art to quilt, line drawing, bold color blocking and sewing big luscious curves with ease. Jennifer will offer daily lessons on shape, value, design and balance. Various sewing techniques for successful piecing, pressing and construction will be workshopped as students play and create their own unique piece. A combination of structure and improvisation is what Jennifer loves to teach as students learn new concepts yet also set boundaries to keep rhythm and some comfort to their process. Jennifer’s own OMBRÉ QUILTS Book (C&T Publishing) will be referenced and expanded upon. Two docent led outings include The Georgia O’Keeffe museum and Ghost Ranch. Take an evening to witness a sunset sure to inspire and enhance student’s work. Santa Fe is an enchanted artisan’s haven known for its rich Native American/Mexican/Spanish history and the first US city to be chosen by UNESCO as a Creative City, one of only nine cities in the world to hold this designation. What better place to create courageous and colorful quilts? *Tuition includes a private docent tour at The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Ghost Ranch is a separate charge. See MISA website for more information, |
Students Endorse Jennifer's Classes
“The SKY ombre brought life, movement and glow to my project like no other fabric” Debbie Z.
“One of the most inspiring weeks I have experienced as an artist and quilt maker. Do not miss it” Michelle W.
"Jennifer taught me how easy it is to work with SKY ombres. Mixes great with my stash too!" Ginny F.
“One of the most inspiring weeks I have experienced as an artist and quilt maker. Do not miss it” Michelle W.
"Jennifer taught me how easy it is to work with SKY ombres. Mixes great with my stash too!" Ginny F.
Quilters Affair • Sisters, OR
Multiple Classes Offered
July 9-12, 2024. COMING SOON
Jennifer will be teaching at QUILTER'S AFFAIR, presented by The Stitchin' Post is a week full of workshops and lectures in Sister's Oregon and the precursor to the 49th Annual Sister's Outdoor Quilt Show Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Multiple Classes Offered
July 9-12, 2024. COMING SOON
Jennifer will be teaching at QUILTER'S AFFAIR, presented by The Stitchin' Post is a week full of workshops and lectures in Sister's Oregon and the precursor to the 49th Annual Sister's Outdoor Quilt Show Saturday, July 13, 2024.