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Michael James is the chair of UNL's Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design where he also teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design. He is also a renowned artist whose work has been exhibited internationally.
Dr. Sandra Sider, a New York quilt artist, has published articles and reviews concerning contemporary quilt art for nearly thirty years. She is also an independent curator, and Vice President of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.
Download the Teacher's Guide "Educating the Quilt Artist" by Sandra Sider
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Contemporary Quiltmaking Lectures
"Quilt Surface Design Symposium: Incubating the Innovative Quilt"
Michael James
February 15, 2007
35 Minutes
The Quilt Surface Design Symposium is a two-week educational program for non-traditional quilters held each year in Columbus, Ohio.
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"Snail Trails, Broken Dishes and a Streak of Lightning: Mary Anne Jordan responds to quilts from the International Quilt Study Center & Museum"
Mary Anne Jordan
September 11, 2006
1 hour 7 minutes
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"The American Quilt and the Grammar of Two-Dimensional Design"
David Hornung
September 24, 2008
42 minutes
Hornung is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. He is a painter and one-time quiltmaker.
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"Nancy Crow: Contemporary Quiltmaking"
Nancy Crow
March 30, 2008
59 minutes
Crow describes the evolution of her work, the many inspirations she finds, and the challenges she sees ahead.
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