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5 Day Design a Modern Triangle Challenge

design improv with triangles· Modern Triangle Quilts

27 May

Have you ever wondered if you could design your own quilts? Are you wanting to learn more about design but you aren’t sure where to start?? Do you love fun, interactive design workshops?

Then I want to invite you to the 5-Day Design a Modern Triangle Challenge I’m running next week (June 1-5).

Why a challenge? 

Great question! Well, in a few weeks, I’ll be opening the doors to my signature Design Improv with Triangles Workshop, a 6 module workshop that gives you clarity and confidence to start designing. 

I’m incredibly excited to be offering this workshop online for the first time since 2017! Whaaaaat! Crazy… Great timing though, right? 

So to get us excited and ready to design I’m running the 5-Day Design a Modern Triangle Challenge.

Here’s the real why:  

In 2015 I set out to design the triangles and quilts for Modern Triangle Quilts. But here’s the thing… I had no professional design training (still don’t!). My background is in public health and economics… nothing remotely artistic except for my love of quilts… 

Equilateral Triangle Sampler
Equilateral Triangle Sampler

Having no professional training, I hit the library and scoured Dr. Google to learn and research all things related to design, specifically Graphic Design and how it relates to modern quilt design and quilt making. 

I finished the book and then set out to create an awesome design workshop. I want other quilt makers to be able to design their own quilts too! I took everything I learned about graphic design and created my workshop, Design Improv with Triangles. 

But it’s not dry or boring or design focused. 

Rebecca Bryan teaching at the Swiss Quilt Retreat
Design Improv with Triangles at Swiss Quilt Retreat

Nay! 

It’s interactive and fun and best of all…. It relates to quilts. 

I love teaching this workshop and watching my students because it is a delight to watch them go from a skeptic to “I designed this triangle!”

Rebecca Bryan teaching at the Houston Modern Quilt Guild
Design Improv with Triangles at the Houston Modern Quilt Guilt

And that’s what I want for you. I want to show you that yes, you can design. I want to showcase your picture of your smiling face as you proudly show off your design. I want you to have fun! And I want you to feel confident about creating your own designs. 

Design Improv with Triangles Workshop

It’s all inside the full Design Improv with Triangles experience. 

But to get us started… I want you to take the 5-Day Design a Modern Triangle Challenge. 

Design a Modern Triangle Challenge

5-Day Design a Modern Triangle Challenge

You’re invited to take the challenge!

What:  In this 5-Day Challenge you’ll learn one of my fun design strategies. No design or art experience needed! If you can make a paper-cut snowflake, you can design your own triangle.

Who is this for: Quilters who want to learn about design & Quilters who love a fun and quick way to design. 

Where & How: Virtually – via email and via private youtube videos and via a private Challenge Facebook Group.

When: The Challenge will run live June 1-5 (Replays available)

How much? Just $10, lifetime access. (If you choose to join the full Design Improv with Triangles experience, your challenge payment will be applied to the cost of the full workshop.)

Materials: Markers, pencil, and paper. We’re just focusing on design and not making, so no fabric required! 

Recap

Ok! Let’s recap! If you are a quilter who wants to learn more about design or a quilter who loves interactive design workshops, this 5-Day Challenge is just for you. 

If you are totally in, click here to get started on your challenge today!

As soon as you join, you’ll find the welcome video, invite to the exclusive facebook group and full materials list and schedule.

I’ve been busily designing my own and prepping the challenge videos and I cannot wait to see what you design! 

Want more Modern Triangles?

Whether you are interested in designing your own modern triangle quilts or you simply want to make a modern triangle quilt, I’ve got so many fun options for you to explore!

  • Try your hand at making modern triangles with this free sample.
  • Buy the book, Modern Triangle Quilts.
  • Make a BOM Quilt – Rainbow Triangles, Stargazer, Solstice.
  • Join the Make Modern Triangles program waitlist.
  • Join the Design Improv with Triangles workshop waitlist.
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  1. SUSAN EICKMEYER says

    June 19, 2020 at 11:45 am

    I don’t have entry info for the 5-day triangle improv class. Obviously, I have missed it, but if there is some way to see the “replay,” I would be appreciate some help. I have paid for the class/challenge.
    Thank you.
    Sue

    • rebeccabryan says

      July 3, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Hi! I believe we’ve touched base on this? Please let me know if not! Thank you!

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