While at Chateau Dumas, Deborah Boschert will teach a variety of approaches to create several small embroidered art quilt collages inspired by our surroundings at the Chateau Dumas. We will be combining printmaking on cloth, raw edge fused applique and hand embroidery.

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Deborah is an artist, author and teacher. She creates art quilt collages with layers of fabric, paint and stitching. Her artwork make a visual impact from across the room and offers intimate, personal details upon close viewing.

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Deborah is the author of Art Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint and Stitch. She has appeared on Quilting Arts TV and The Quilt Show and is published in several books and magazines. Her work has been included in Art Quilt Elements, Quilts=Art=Quilts, several Studio Art Quilt Associates global exhibitions, and many other juried exhibitions. Deborah’s quilts can be found in the collection of the International Quilt Museum, the Frank Klein Quilt Collection and as a mural in the Dallas Arts District. She is a past president of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and a dedicated supporter of art quilts, art quilters and the importance of fiber and textiles in the world of fine art.

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Deborah lectures and teaches workshops both in person and virtually with artist groups and quilt guilds all over the US and internationally. She offers opportunities to explore fused appliqué, printmaking on fabric, captivating compositions, personal symbols and using stitch as a design element. Her workshops provide students with both structure and creative flexibility. She is known for her organization, enthusiastic spirit and encouraging vibe.

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Deborah lives in Lewisville, Texas with her husband, Jeff. She’s delighted her two grown kids live, work and attend school in the Dallas area near home. Deborah loves to travel, do crossword puzzles, drink coffee, practice yoga and listen to podcasts.