Learn With Me

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. 

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! 

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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SIGN UPS OPEN THURSDAY 11/3/22

'​MISA • Santa Fe, New Mexico Campus
​High Desert Hues • 5 day retreat, In Person
March 6-10, 2023  
Immersed in Georgia O’Keeffe country, we will explore bold blocks, color mapping with new earth inspired SKY Ombrés (Robert Kaufman) and how to incorporate your own stash as you cut and piece luscious fabrics. Combining structure and improvisation, students explore new concepts while keeping rhythm. Jennifer’s own OMBRÉ QUILTS Book (C&T Publishing) will be referenced and expanded upon. Trips to the Georgia O'Keeffe museum and observing sunsets will enhance student’s joy and work. One on one meetings at beginning and end of week with Jennifer to discuss ideas, goals and aspirations. Stay tuned for more details soon. See MISA website for more information,

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Empty Spools Seminar• Monterey, CA
Master Color with Ombré Fabrics 
Session 5 May 17-22, 2023. Level: All.
​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 blocks will be taught that highlight the fabrics as Jennifer shares her favorite sewing tips and techniques. Nature walks are taken as bookends to the day. The workshop is based on Jennifer’s Ombré Quilts book and fabrics. See Empty Spools Seminars for more information​

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Quilters Affair • Sisters, OR
Multiple Classes Offered  
July 3-7, 2023. 
​Jennifer will be teaching daily classes: Elephant and I, Ombré Table Runner, SKY Log Cabin and Ombré Tote. Jennifer is also the Spotlight Presenter for the Friday Night Lecture. 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 48th Annual Sister's Outdoor Quilt Show Saturday, July 8, 2023.  See Quilter's Affair for more information.​

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'​MISA • Santa Fe, New Mexico Campus
​High Desert Hues • 5 day retreat, In Person
March 4-8, 2024  
2nd/3rd Annual High Desert Hues class inspired by the famous painter, Georgia O'Keeffe. By experiencing her paintings first hand at the GOK museum, students will learn techniques to capture the line, color and mood via sewing curves and applique to make a one of a kind quilt or wall hanging. Immersed in Georgia O’Keeffe country, we will explore bold blocks, color mapping with new earth inspired SKY Ombrés (Robert Kaufman) and how to incorporate your own stash as you cut and piece luscious fabrics. Combining structure and improvisation, students explore new concepts while keeping rhythm. Jennifer’s own OMBRÉ QUILTS Book (C&T Publishing) will be referenced and expanded upon. Trips to the Georgia O'Keeffe museum and observing sunsets will enhance student’s joy and work. One on one meetings at beginning and end of week with Jennifer to discuss ideas, goals and aspirations. Stay tuned for more details soon. See MISA website for more information,

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