{"product_id":"09-02-26-virtual-thread-talk-cindy-grisdela-8-9pm","title":"09\/02\/26 - VIRTUAL THREAD Talk - Cindy Grisdela - 8-9pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis lecture will take place virtually over Zoom. Once you register, you will receive an email with instructions for logging in. All Talks are in Eastern (NYC) time. \u003cstrong\u003eTalk will not be recorded. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGotham Quilts is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you have any questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, please contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:us@gothamquilts.com\" style=\"color: rgb(42, 87, 236); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e US@gothamquilts.com \u003c\/a\u003e.  If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact us at least 3 days prior to the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eAnatomy of Improv\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d3efd52cd43c9055\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever wondered how to create an Improv Quilt without a pattern? Where do you start? How do you know when it’s finished? Author and award winning artist Cindy Grisdela will share her tips and tricks in this entertaining lecture about the process for working improvisationally from start to finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMeet Cindy Grisdela\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCindy Grisdela is an artist who approaches fabric much like a painter approaches canvas. Using a fearless application of color and texture, she creates dynamic contemporary compositions by cutting shapes freehand—without the use of patterns or templates. While she holds a BA in Fine Arts from the College of William and Mary and an MBA from George Washington University, Cindy is a self-taught fiber artist who draws inspiration from the tactile nature of stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA dedicated educator and sought-after speaker, Cindy travels extensively to share her expertise in improv quilting and design. She is the author of three influential books:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eFreehand Curve Quilts: Improv Techniques for Creative Play and Bold Expression\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (January 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eAdventures in Improv Quilts: Master Color, Design \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eArtful Improv: Explore Color Recipes, Building Blocks \u0026amp; Free Motion Quilting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gotham Quilts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48000230654206,"sku":null,"price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/1064\/8755\/files\/THREADTalks-CindyGrisdela.png?v=1774796728","url":"https:\/\/gothamquilts.com\/en-nl\/products\/09-02-26-virtual-thread-talk-cindy-grisdela-8-9pm","provider":"Gotham Quilts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}