Other Remote Lectures on Zoom

(A remote Q&A will follow all presentations)

Introduction:

Marty-O is an award-winning artist best known for her fascination with repurposing and upcycling old textiles, and in particular her unique creations from severely damaged vintage quilts. She has been called the “Quilt Whisperer.”

Marty-O offers a series of remote and live lectures and workshops that are designed to teach others how to salvage and reuse vintage and out-of-style clothing and textiles. She advocates for sustainable fashion, slow sewing, and zero-waste design. Why not learn to create something from nothing -- the Marty-O way?

“Inspiration and Creativity”

This is a PowerPoint Zoom presentation that explores ways to connect with your Muse, nurture sources of inspiration, and develop skills to fuel your creativity. Many artists have experienced artist’s block, accompanied by self-doubt, and I describe techniques that I employ to feel inspired and in a flow state.

“Create Your Own Unique Fashion Style”

Wearable artist Marty-O presents a remote lecture and trunk show on Zoom that includes many of her signature upcycled jackets and clothing. Details are shown and techniques explained. Marty-O shares her vision of how to use your textile stash to create one-of-a-kind chic wearable art clothing. Marty-O discusses the value of sustainable fashion, zero-waste design, and purchasing quality rather than quantity. Marty-O shares her thrift store shopping secrets, and recommends using your UFO’s (unfinished objects), vintage laces, linen, trims and found objects to create your own self-expression clothing that will never go out of style.

“Tattered Splendor: Ruined Quilt Couture”

Tattered Splendor is a lecture and trunk show Zoom presentation of Marty-O’s series of couture gowns and wearable art garments created from abandoned or donated damaged, beyond repair, vintage quilts, lace and linens. She discusses the ethics of repurposing vintage textiles, sourcing these textiles, and her inspiration for an ongoing series of garments. Design decisions are discussed, as well as stabilization techniques that she has developed over the last few years. Many of these garments have won “Best of Show” in various international exhibitions, and in 2017 Marty-O’s creations were featured in a special exhibit the Quilt Inc. show in Houston, Texas.

"Controversies in the World of Quilting"

Marty-O offers a history of social justice, political, archival, and sexual controversies in the world of quilting. The question: “How can you cut up a vintage quilt?” is explored, and a discussion and power point presentation of past and current controversial textile art and censorship in the world of art quilts is included in this lively talk.

Remote Workshops

Jackets: The Marty-O Way

Create one or more jackets using many novel embellishment techniques, including shortcuts to create everyday wearable art. Each participant begins with a denim, linen, or cotton jacket that will be repurposed and updated to create a one-of-a-kind piece of clothing.

Vintage Art Quilt Collage

Create a small art quilt to memorialize your damaged vintage textile collection, or family heirlooms. The quilts many be all hand-sewn or machine sewn. Each one is unique. Kits are available for participants who do not have vintage textiles they are comfortable using. Each art quilt will be unique.

Old Is New Art Quilt Collage

Participants will create a small, contemporary patchwork background, and then combine vintage doilies, hankies, lace and linen to create a unique art quilt. Kits are available for those who desire.

Bring Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Tattered Textiles

Marty-O will demonstrate different techniques for stabilizing severely damaged textile and quilts. This is not a restoration, or conservation of historically valuable quilts class. Rather, you will learn novel ways to be able to reuse quilts that are unworthy of conservation.

Spatterdashes (Victorian Boot Covers)

Boot covers were all the rage during the Victorian Age. Why not make your own spatterdashes in either a Victorian or contemporary style? Learn how to construct your own custom ankle-high or knee-high boot covers, and how to embellish them as much as you desire. A pattern will be included with the class.

Victorian Cloth necklaces

Create and embellish a choker necklace to make as a gift, or to compliment your own wardrobe. Kits are available.

Contact Marty to schedule a lecture or workshop, or for private workshops in the Southern California area.

marty.ornish@gmail.com
619.300.2251