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Dancing with the Wall - Irene Roderick Improv Workshop 2024

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Workshop Review by Yvonne R

The idea of a workshop using only two types of material, preferably plain was a bit daunting at first. I chose an ombre green/yellow and a grunge white which I thought would be softer and would give a gentler contrast than a plain white one can often give.

Irene put everyone at ease and assured us that she would be sat watching what we were doing the whole time and helping with ideas. The first block was sort of easy but thereafter putting together further blocks stretched my brain. I had ideas about shapes of blocks, some of which just didn't work but we were given an idea of how they could work along with the first block. This went on during the whole exercise. We were all encouraged to have a design wall and as each block was finished it was placed on the wall.

This workshop was a great learning curve on a very different modern scheme. I won't spoil the ideas for those of you lucky enough to take part in the future in a workshop with Irene but I believe you will enjoy it and it will move you on in your thinking of modern.

Pieced quilt top in shades of green and yellow on a white background, featuring abstract geometric shapes and lines.

Yvonne R

Modern abstract quilt featuring geometric shapes in teal, brown, and white, with contrasting quilting patterns.

Lines of Enquiry by Carole W

Abstract quilt top in burgundy and white, featuring geometric shapes and lines.

Sue B

Pieced quilt top in deep red and bright yellow featuring abstract geometric shapes. The design includes lines, curves, triangles, rectangles, and squares arranged in a dynamic, improvisational style characteristic of Irene Roderick's "Dancing with the Wall" method

My Roderick by Vera R

Two photos showing a blue and beige abstract quilt top and a close-up of a pieced block. The design features geometric shapes and improvisational piecing.

My Name is Bert by Catherine H

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in green and white

Sue B

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in terracotta and white

Rhian

Elizabeth M

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in black and white with shots of bright pink

Liz

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in red and purple

Angeliki

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in burgundy and yellow

Vera

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in orange and cream

Sarah

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in blues, whites and yellows

Lesley

Improv quilt piece in the style of Irene Roderick dancing with the wall in purple and cream

Angela T