Fiber Arts
Sue Spargo's Indigo Vases
Come learn with Sue in this wide-ranging technique class!
Member$1,389.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$1,543.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Mon, 4/20/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tue, 4/21/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wed, 4/22/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thur, 4/23/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Fri, 4/24/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon, 4/20/2026 - Fri, 4/24/2026
About
Create a charming small wall quilt on a soft, neutral, hand-dyed wool background, adorned with nine indigo vases brimming with blooms. In this workshop, you’ll begin by embellishing each vase using hand-dyed indigo fabrics, threads, and beads. Then, bring each vase to life with textural stems and dimensional flowers. You'll learn a variety of techniques like English Paper Piecing, ruching ribbons, ribbon flowers, perfect leaves and stems, fussy cutting, velvet embossing and appliqué, Dorset buttons, hexagon yo-yos, and of course ... embroidery!
Details
- This workshop requires homework before it begins. You'll purchase, separately, the Sue Spargo Kit for Indigo Vases, and layer the background with neutral fabrics and ribbons and appliqué the nine vases in place. You'll bring this piece to class, ready to learn!
- Skill Level: Advanced beginners and beyond.
- There are only 16 spots available so this class will fill extremely quickly. If that happens, click "Waitlist" (no charge to do so). You'll be notified via email if there's a cancellation. Openings are made available to the entire wait list as they become available.
- This event will be held in the Great Room, which is to the left as you enter the main doors.
- See Visit BARN for information on getting to BARN, local transportation, lodging, dining, and things to do.
Materials
- A materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers drinks and snacks during the workshop week. If you're not ordering lunch with the group, be sure to bring your own lunch each day. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
- Materials for the class can be purchased at suespargo.com, with some materials available for purchase from Sue directly during the workshop. A supplies list will be sent to you with your registration confirmation, and provide a complete explanation of what you'll need.
- Indigo Vases: Materials List provides more information on pre-workshop prep and materials to bring.
Class Policies
- Cancellation policies: We understand schedules can be unpredictable. Because there is a lot of planning for this event, BARN is implementing a special cancellation and refund policy for this class.
- Cancellations requested prior to Feb. 6, 2026, will be eligible for a refund of 85% of all class fees.
- Cancellations requested between Feb. 6 and March 6, 2026, will be eligible for a refund of 50% of all class fees.
- Cancellations requested on March 7, 2026, or later will not be eligible for refunds.
- To request a cancellation, click the link in your profile or email registrar@bainbridgebarn.org.
- We strongly encourage out-of-town visitors to make refundable reservations.
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Sue Spargo
This much-beloved instructor and artist was born in Zambia and educated in South Africa. African folklore is reflected in the whimsy and charm of her creations. She moved to the United States in 1980 and settled in Ohio where she started her company, Sue Spargo Folk Art Quilts, Inc. She embarked on her journey of dimensional layering and embroidery and introduced the world to wools saturated in bright colors, multi-medium layering, and embroidery, which resulted in textural depth and dimension never before seen. The circle of fans who love her and her artistry has grown exponentially over the years.
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