Jean Impey is a nationally recognized textile artist, quilt instructor, lecturer, and author known for her bold use of color, whimsical design approach, and inventive teaching style. She travels throughout the U.S. and internationally, sharing her signature workshops that encourage students to discover their personal creativity and “permission to play.” Jean is the creator of the acclaimed Fabulous Faces method, co-owner of FreddyAndJean on Etsy, and serves as an ambassador for Hoffman Fabrics, where she manages and curates the Hoffman Challenge traveling exhibit. Her work has appeared in numerous exhibitions, publications, and private collections.
Lecture
“Finding Your Passion and Running With It”
The spider web design made a huge impression on me back in 2007. I started making one and then found I couldn’t make them fast enough to keep up with all the ideas that originated from this one design.
I love sharing my spider webs with others, showing them how one thing lead to another and when you find something that clicks, I think you need to keep at it, maybe you call it a series?
I bring over 100 quilts to show along with my Spider Web Series to demonstrate how “Passion” can take over and lead you on an amazing path.
Workshop
“The Magic of Fabulous Faces”
(This workshop will be held at Cathey’s Down the Block – 5851 E Speedway Blvd.)
What happens when two inspiring and energetic Artists, combine their love of quilting, friendship, and talents? Creativity explodes into a one-of-a-kind workshop… “The Magic of Fabulous Faces”
Renowned quilters Freddy Moran (94 years old) and Jean Impey joined their creative spirits back in 2017 when they agreed to teach a Collage Retreat. Each artist has their own unique style of portraits, and each portrait has a unique story and name.
Dive into the art of crafting expressive faces with ease and minimal materials. Then, uncover my unique quilting techniques to bring your design to life, from quilting to binding.